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Monthly wrap-up: September 2024 - Drizzle & Hurricane Books
Happy October, friends 🌻 September rhymes with the back to school season, busy busy days and busy people everywhere, basically. I’ve had a couple complicated months with work, a strange mix of working from home and anywhere, really, until we found new offices and we’re now finally settling down into brand new offices. It’s really...Read the Post
Blog Tour: Blood Price, Nicole Evans - A self-publishing talk - Drizzle & Hurricane Books
Hi friends! I’m SO excited for today’s post, really you have NO idea. Nicole has been a dear friend of mine for a little while, now, and I couldn’t be more ecstatic that she’s publishing her debut novel, BLOOD PRICE, this October. I’m just SO pumped and I really hope you all will check the...Read the Post
BOOK NEWS ✨ Cover Reveal & Preorder my book! - Drizzle & Hurricane Books
Can someone warn 2014, first-time book blogger Marie that, 10 years later, she will write this blog post? I’m going to go cry for a little while, if you’ll excuse me. I’m ecstatic, overwhelmed and kind of tearing up just writing this post, so I think I’ll keep this intro short. In case you missed...Read the Post
Monthly Wrap-Up: July & August 2024 - Drizzle & Hurricane Books
Happy September, friends 🌻 Changing things up here a bit and wrapping up summer all at once, so let’s get to it! This summer has been filled with ups and downs and, well, life. I got lucky enough to spend some wonderful days traveling during these past two months. We went to Stockholm and Copenhagen...Read the Post
Review (+ intl giveaway!): Past, Present, Future, Rachel Lynn Solomon - Drizzle & Hurricane Books
It’s no secret that I’m a huge, huge fan of Rachel Lynn Solomon’s work. I absolutely adore all of her books and when I heard that Today, Tonight, Tomorrow was getting a sequel, well… eeeeek, I was so excited. Let’s see how I found this little book, shall we? ☂️ TRIGGER WARNINGS: (click to reveal)...Read the Post
Book News 👀 Synopsis, upcoming ARCs & Cover Reveal soon! - Drizzle & Hurricane Books
Hi friends! I’m really nervous/excited/about to throw up writing this blog post, but well, I hope you won’t mind! Also, if you’re here for all the book recommendations, reviews and so on. I apologize for the couple of writing blog posts lately, but… well. I’m PUBLISHING A BOOK! Insert high-pitched scream here! So I miiiight...Read the Post
Why I'm self-publishing my book - Drizzle & Hurricane Books
I can’t remember a time where I didn’t want to write. From small ideas to bigger stories, from a forgotten Pinterest board to a full novel, I’ve always wanted to be a writer. Then came the second step : wanting to be a published author. Because you can be a writer, but never want to...Read the Post
Review: Heir, Apparently, Kara McDowell - Drizzle & Hurricane Books
After loving The Prince and the Apocalypse, I was eager to see how this sequel would hold up. Let’s see it right now, shall we? ☂️ TRIGGER WARNINGS: (click to reveal) mention of diabetes, plane crash, anxiety, injuries. There are no spoilers in this review. I ENJOYED… ☂️ OVERALL ☂️ If you’re looking for a...Read the Post
Monthly wrap-up: June 2024 - Drizzle & Hurricane Books
Happy June, friends 🌻 June hasn’t been the best, nor the worst month, so I guess that’s alright? It’s been filled with work and I’m eager to have a real break without any kind of work and holidays and to get away a little bit. I think that’ll do me good, hopefully. In great news,...Read the Post
The Best Books We Read in the First Half of 2024 - Drizzle & Hurricane Books
Hi friends! 🌻 It’s already time to recap half of 2024, where the heck is time going, I don’t know! It’s been a while since we did a blog post together and I’m so thrilled to have my sister back again to answer the Mid Year Book Freakout Tag with me! We’re going to recap...Read the Post
10 Most Anticipated YA Books for Fall & Winter 2024 - Drizzle & Hurricane Books
It has occurred to me that I miss talking about books, deeply. And so I thought about getting excited about books again and there it was: this little post of me screaming about some upcoming releases I can’t wait to read. Can you believe half of 2024 has gone by already, because I certainly can’t....Read the Post
Monthly wrap-up: May 2024 - Drizzle & Hurricane Books
Happy June, friends 🌻 Life has been… well, life, lately. You all probably noticed I haven’t taken too much time to talk about how things have been, personally, because I don’t feel like being a downer, here. My mental health hasn’t been the best, at all, in the past few months, but I’m doing my...Read the Post
Review: Heiress Takes All, Emily Wibberley & Austin Siegemund-Broka - Drizzle & Hurricane Books
My favorite author duo writing a heist book? Don’t mind if I do! I was so, so eager to get around to this book, so let’s see what I thought of it, shall we? ☂️ TRIGGER WARNINGS: (click to reveal) bbbb There are no spoilers in this review. I ENJOYED… ☂️ OVERALL ☂️ If you’re...Read the Post
Review: Anna Bright Is Hiding Something, Susie Orman Schnall - Drizzle & Hurricane Books
There’s something you should know: I was a big fan of The Dropout, Inventing Anna and really dig these kind of stories based on real-life messy people. Obviously, with a synopsis like that, I couldn’t NOT want to read Anna Bright. Let’s see what I thought of it, shall we? ☂️ TRIGGER WARNINGS: (click to...Read the Post
Review: I Wish You Would, Eva Des Lauriers - Drizzle & Hurricane Books
I Wish You Would was on my most anticipated reads of 2024 list. I mean, ex-best friends, a lovely Californian beach setting, so many unsaid feelings, that sounded like my jam. Let’s see if I enjoyed it, shall we? ☂️ TRIGGER WARNINGS: (click to reveal) none in particular, if you found some, please let me...Read the Post
Monthly wrap-up: April 2024 - Drizzle & Hurricane Books
Happy May, friends 🌻 Monthly Reading Wrap-Up April has been a slower reading month, for many reasons, I guess. I’ve been busier, I’ve been tired and just, in a slight reading slump, I’d say, to go perfectly with my shitty mental health lately? Anyway, I don’t want to dwell on that (in case you haven’t...Read the Post
Monthly Wrap-Up: March 2024 - Drizzle & Hurricane Books
Happy April, friends 🌻 Monthly Reading Wrap-Up March has been quite a good reading month, quantity-wise. I managed to read 4 books, which is a feat, really, so I’m happy about that! THE STOLEN KINGDOM ☂️ This book has been on my TBR for a while, I’ve been enjoying the author’s YouTube videos a lot!...Read the Post
Review: The Perfect Guy Doesn't Exist, Sophie Gonzales - Drizzle & Hurricane Books
I’ve read and really enjoyed all of Sophie Gonzales’ books so far. They often end up being the perfect story if you’re looking for something light and fun and queer to read. Let’s see what I thought about her latest release, shall we? ☂️ TRIGGER WARNINGS: (click to reveal) toxic friendship/relationship There are no spoilers...Read the Post
Review: Where Sleeping Girls Lie, Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé - Drizzle & Hurricane Books
Ace of Spades was one of my favorite books… like, Ever. Obviously, I was eager to read more from the author and thrilled to be able to read her sophomore novel, Where Sleeping Girls Lie, early. Let’s see what I thought about it now, shall we? ☂️ TRIGGER WARNINGS: (click to reveal) death of family...Read the Post
Monthly wrap-up: February 2024 - Drizzle & Hurricane Books
Happy happy February, friends! It’s time to share what happened in the past month! Nothing new under the sun -or lack of it- this February, actually. It hasn’t been better than January in terms of mood and mental health, unfortunately, but I still got to see my family for a weekend, so that was a...Read the Post
10 YA Books To Read If You Got Obsessed with Outer Banks (Like I Did) - Drizzle & Hurricane Books
Did you, years ago, watch Outer Banks on Netflix and reaaaaally enjoyed it? I got just the books for you. I’ll admit it: I was quite of really late to the Outer Banks bandwagon. I mean, I just watched it all for the very first time this year and ended season 3 like, last week....Read the Post
Review: The Someday Daughter, Ellen O'Clover - Drizzle & Hurricane Books
I fell for Ellen O’Clover’s debut, Seven Percent of Ro Devereux, last year. Obviously, I was eager to read more from this very promising YA contemporary author. Let me tell you this: I wasn’t disappointed, at all. ☂️ TRIGGER WARNINGS: (click to reveal) anxiety, panic attacks. There are no spoilers in this review. I ENJOYED…...Read the Post
My biggest 2024 writing resolution ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ - Drizzle & Hurricane Books
I’ve had stories in my head since I can’t remember. I recall writing little snippets here and there, in notebooks on a bus on a school trip, on pieces of paper I’ve long forgotten, now, when I was younger. I remember losing the notebooks for the keyboard, writing short stories and snippets of made-up characters’...Read the Post
Review: The Split, Kit Frick - Drizzle & Hurricane Books
I discovered Kit Frick’s books with The Reunion, last year and since then, was eager to read more. I’ve been in a really thriller/mystery mood lately, so The Split perfectly fit the bill. Let’s see what I thought about it, shall we? ☂️ TRIGGER WARNINGS: (click to reveal) dementia, missing sibling, death of a parent,...Read the Post
Monthly wrap-up: January 2024 - Drizzle & Hurricane Books
Happy happy February, friends! It’s time to share what happened in the past month! Is it just me, or did January last about a gazillion years? This month always feels like the longest, every single year, but this one was a particular kind of torture, tbh. I’m just glad it’s over and hope February will...Read the Post
Review: I Hope This Doesn't Find You, Ann Liang - Drizzle & Hurricane Books
I fell for Ann Liang’s books a little while ago with her debut, If You Could See the Sun and… since then, all of her books have been hits, for me. I was eager to read I Hope This Doesn’t Find You, so let’s see if this met my expectations, shall we? ☂️ TRIGGER WARNINGS:...Read the Post
Review: The Breakup Tour, Emily Wibberley & Austin Siegemund-Broka - Drizzle & Hurricane Books
You all know by now my love for Emily Wibberley & Austin Siegemund-Broka’s books. If you’re new here, hello, I’m Marie and I’m a huge fan of this power-author-duo okay. I jumped up and down when I got the opportunity to read their brand new adult romance releasing this January. Let’s see what I thought...Read the Post
Mini Reviews: The Getaway List, Every Time You Go Away - Drizzle & Hurricane Books
Hi friends! ☀️ I’m back today with two short and sweet reviews of two YA contemporary books I read recently. As always, I love chatting with you all, so feel free to let me know in comments your thoughts on these books! There are no spoilers in these reviews. Review: The Getaway List, Emma Lord...Read the Post
My reading, blogging and writing resolutions for 2024 - Drizzle & Hurricane Books
Happy 2024 ! It’s that time of the year again, where everyone makes resolutions they promptly forget. I hope I won’t be forgetting mine, but let’s see what they are now, shall we? My reading resolutions for 2023: how did I do? ✅ I made it! Barely, because I finished my 50th book on December...Read the Post
Monthly wrap-up: December 2023 - Drizzle & Hurricane Books
Happy…. January, friends ❄️ I’m like, what the heck, how can we be in January already, I do not know. I hope you all will have a wonderful, wonderful year, filled with love, beautiful projects and dreams coming true. Sending you all so much love and happiness ❤️ Life has been… well, life, lately. December,...Read the Post
10 of the Best Books we Read in 2023 - Drizzle & Hurricane Books
Hi friends! ✨ 2023 is almost over as I’m writing this and you know what this means… time to recap our best books read this year! Not going to lie: Nyx and I have almost the same picks, so I (Marie) did my very best to showcast other books, too. Overall, it’s been a pretty...Read the Post
Blind Date with a YA Book: Winter Edition ❄️ - Drizzle & Hurricane Books
Hi friends! ❄️ I’m back with another blind date with a book post! This time, my picks are winter-themed, whether it’s because of the setting, the atmosphere or just… it felt wintery to me. If you’re not familiar with the blind date with a book concept, it’s simple: you pick a book, based on some...Read the Post
Mini reviews: Friends Like These, How To Find A Missing Girl - Drizzle & Hurricane Books
Hi friends! ☀️ It’s time for a couple mini reviews again, this time of some exciting YA mystery/thrillers I had a lot of fun with! As always, I love chatting with you all, so feel free to let me know in comments your thoughts on these books! There are no spoilers in these reviews. Review:...Read the Post
Reflecting on 9 years of book blogging - Drizzle & Hurricane Books
In late November, it’s been 9 years since I started this blog. It’s funny, because I never thought I’d forget about this milestone. Worst: I never thought I’d intentionally leave this post to the side and… not celebrate this milestone. Turns out that’s what I did, this year. I’ve had this date, this anniversary, written...Read the Post
Monthly Wrap-Up: November 2023 - Drizzle & Hurricane Books
Happy December, friends ❄️ The end of the year is already here. Let’s see what happened this past month! Not much to share or that I feel like sharing this past month on here. It’s been a bit of ups and downs in November and the cold weather hasn’t helped, at all. I’m afraid I’ll...Read the Post
Review: All Alone With You, Amelia Diane Coombs - Drizzle & Hurricane Books
I’m a huge fan of Amelia Diane Coombs’ work. I read all of her books and just love each new one, more. Obviously, my expectations were kind of high for her latest release, All Alone With You. Let’s see what I thought of it, shall we? ☂️ TRIGGER WARNINGS: (click to reveal) anxiety, depression, suicide...Read the Post
Review: The Meadows, Stephanie Oakes - Drizzle & Hurricane Books
The Meadows was one of my most anticipated reads of 2023 and… well, let’s face it, I had expectations. Plus, with a STUNNING book cover like that, I had even MORE expectations. Let’s see if they were met, shall we? ☂️ TRIGGER WARNINGS: (click to reveal) conversion therapy, parents’ death, physical abuse, violence, gaslighting, emotional...Read the Post
Review: The Rosewood Hunt, Mackenzie Reed - Drizzle & Hurricane Books
A small town, a hunt for an inheritance, found family vibes… The Rosewood Hunt has it all. If you need more convincing, check out my full review below! ☂️ TRIGGER WARNINGS: (click to reveal) death, grief, death of a parent (recounted), blood, physical altercations. There are no spoilers in this review. I ENJOYED… ☂️ OVERALL...Read the Post
14 Most Anticipated YA Books for 2024 - Drizzle & Hurricane Books
We can count the months, the weeks until we’re in 2024, can you believe it? I certainly can’t. As I always do on the blog, I’m sharing today some of my most anticipated YA books for 2024. The list isn’t that big, I think, probably because I’ve been a little absent on the blogosphere and...Read the Post
Monthly Wrap-Up: October 2023 - Drizzle & Hurricane Books
Happy November, friends 🍂 Can’t believe how fast this year has flown by. Let’s see what happened, shall we? The September slump kind of followed me in October. I know it’s the weather, the colder days getting to my mental health again – as it does, every year, but I’m desperate to ignore it. Not...Read the Post