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Thanks to both Candace Robinson and NetGalley for providing an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
Release Date: Today
242 Pages
Synopsis: Some see it…Some don’t…
People in the town of Deer Park, Texas are vanishing. There is a strange museum, known as Quinsey Wolfe’s Glass Vault, that appears overnight. Perrie Madeline’s best friend and ex-boyfriend are among the missing. Perrie, along with her friend August go on a pursuit to search for them in the mysterious museum. Could the elusive Quinsey Wolfe’s Glass Vault have anything to do with their disappearances?
And another fellow blogger makes her mark! If you haven’t checked out Candace’s blog at https://literarydust.wordpress.com please do. You won’t be disappointed! As for Quinsey Wolfe’s Glass Vault it’s a quite a promising debut. The plot is very imaginative and unique. It begins in an ordinary enough way with Perrie dealing with family and romance issues and worrying about college. She’s someone readers can instantly relate to. She can be unforgiving and obstinate, but overall she’s a compassionate and caring person, even when it comes to Neven, her ex-boyfriend who she believes cheated on her. One of my favorite parts of the book is the relationship between Perrie and her quirky cousin Maisie. The girls are inseparable, so when both Maisie and Neven go missing, naturally Perrie is not going to sit back without jumping into the investigation herself. On her dangerous journey she brings her new love interest August. Once they set foot in the sinister museum of the mysterious Quinsey Wolfe, things get crazy very quickly. While the glass exhibits are beautiful, there’s also something deeply disturbing about them, which unfortunately Perrie and August soon discover. I’m not going to go into further details because you really need to read this for yourself. My only two complaints are that I thought some of the scenes were a little too rushed, which I think is the result of the book being too short, and there were some instances where there was more telling rather than showing. Otherwise, I thought this was an absolutely brilliant debut that’s unlike any other YA horror/fantasy that I’ve read. I highly, HIGHLY recommend this for older teens and adults who enjoy this genre and are looking for something different. Seriously guys. You need to read this! It. Is. That. Good! And look at the pretty cover. Doesn’t it just call out to you? The ending is a humdinger of a cliffhanger, so I can’t wait for the second book in this duology which I’m hoping will be a little longer!
TeacherofYA said:
I’m happy for Candice and her book! Glad it was good! Beautiful cover. ❤️
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Are you planning on reading it? YOU NEED TO READ THIS! *I’m virtually taking you by the shoulders and shaking you!*😁
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Reads & Reels said:
Lol 😂
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TeacherofYA said:
::shakes violently:: I-I-I g-g-uessss I w-w-i-l-l-l-l…..
::chatters teeth:: Please don’t shake me again!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Heh, heh, heh!😏
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salmahsbookshelf said:
nice review! this sounds like a fun book!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks Salmah! It really is an original enjoyable read. I think I finished it in a bout an hour and a half.😊
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BrizzleLass said:
That Cover!!!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Right?!😊
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realthog said:
It’s really unwise to advise writers to write longer, you know . . .
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Haha! But I’m greedy! I want more!😁
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jowensauthor said:
This certainly sounds interesting and will go on my TBR list 🙂
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Yay!😊
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KrystiYAandWine said:
Now this I want to read! It sounds so fascinating, and since you gave it a 4.5 rating, I’ll DEFINITELY have to check it out!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Yes! *Jumping up and down!* This is sooo your kind of book Krysti! I know your going to LOVE it!😊😊😊😊😊
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KrystiYAandWine said:
Yes! This is so right up my alley! I’m terribly predictable when it comes to books that I’ll like usually. LOL.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
😊
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Reads & Reels said:
Wasn’t it so great? That ending though! October is a long time away 🙄
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
I feel stupid but I couldn’t remember if you had reviewed it! Any way, it was quite unlike any book I’ve ever read, and yes that ending slayed me!😕
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Reads & Reels said:
Yes I published it yesterday. I totally wasn’t expecting that the end lol
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ignitedmoth said:
Ooh, I love that cover! Nice review. This sounds really interesting. 😀
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Carrie said:
Really enjoyed this one, had to pick my jaw up off the floor after the ending. LOL
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
I loved your review Carrie. It’s one of the reasons I wanted to read it. And that ending, right?! I was all “Nooooooo!” 😱
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Carrie said:
Definitely! She really gave that one a good twist at the end that really made me want the second book. Not that the rest of the story wasn’t interesting and fun too though. 🙂
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Diana said:
I can’t stop looking at the cover. I don’t know if its the colours or the images but its one of the most arresting covers I have ever seen. Gorgeous and the story sounds great. Great review!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks Diana. It really does capture your attention.
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vinnieh said:
That cover alone got my attention, along with your review.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks Vinnie.
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vinnieh said:
I’m always happy when I get a notification of your posts.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
😊
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vinnieh said:
And you are such a kind and lovely person.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks Vinnie!😊
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vinnieh said:
I honestly mean it, you’re a star.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
😗😗😗😗
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beetleypete said:
I agree that it’s a very good cover, and I like the idea of a museum that ‘pops up’ too.
Best wishes, Pete.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
It’s got that three dimensional look to it.
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JJAzar said:
How I’ve missed your reviews! I enjoyed reading this a whole lot, as usual!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Aww J.J.! You just made my day! Virtual Hugs for you! And I’m so glad you liked the review. I’ve been slowing down on posts a bit because of migraine issues, but I’m still here.😊
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JJAzar said:
Slower or not, I’ll be here! It’s great to be back!
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JJAzar said:
I do hope you feel better! If taking it easy on WordPress helps, then by all means! I know Vinnieh and I won’t be going anywhere!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thank you so much J.J.!
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vinnieh said:
It’s good to have you back among us.
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JJAzar said:
Mate, I’ve missed this more than you know. Now that I’m back I’ll be catching everyone’s posts again!
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vinnieh said:
I look forward to seeing you around, good friend.
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Yvo said:
Great review! This one definitely sound like a great read and that cover is gorgeous!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks Yvonne! It really is. I think you’d like it!😊
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Lashaan (Bookidote) said:
I was wondering when you’d mention that awesome cover though! I’m quite glad to hear how good this turned out to be. Reminds me of the movies Night at the Museum with maybe less humour. 😛 Great review!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Isn’t it something?! But let me assure you Lashaan, the Quinsey Wolfe’s Glass Vault is nothing like Night At the Museum. I really have never read another story quite like it!😊
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Sophie @ Blame Chocolate said:
Oh the cover is indeed so beautiful! I didn’t know Candance had written a book, that’s so awesome!
I’m glad you enjoyed it 🙂 It sounds really unique and creepy!
And, of course, amazing review Kim 😊❤️
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks Sophie. You’ve got to try this!😊
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Sophie @ Blame Chocolate said:
I feel I’ll be really biased if I read another blogger’s book… Plus I don’t think I could be as blunt as I usually am about their work. I definitely don’t want to make a friend sad, or worse!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
I understand. I’m wrestling with a review for another blogger’s book right now that I had a couple of issues with.😕
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Literary Dust said:
I just totally saw this review!!! 😂😂 Thanks so much for it!!! ❤️💙🖤
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
My pleasure Candace!😊
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Literary Dust said:
😘
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