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The Serpent and the Wings of Night Review (No Spoilers)
My review of The Serpent and the Wings of Night: vampire death trials, a polished slow burn, and the one ingredient I wanted more of. Rated, no spoilers.
From Blood and Ash Review: Banter Worth Losing Sleep Over
My From Blood and Ash review: the banter-forward romantasy Kyle handed me after ACOTAR. The chemistry that carries it, the exposition that slows it, and my rating.
A Court of Frost and Starlight Review: ACOFAS (3/5)
A Court of Frost and Starlight is a cozy Christmas special wearing a novella costume. My honest, spoiler-free review — and who should actually read it.
A Court of Wings and Ruin Review: ACOWAR (4/5)
There is no sleep for me until I finish this damn series. My spoiler-free ACOWAR review — plenty emotional, plenty surprising, and worth every chirping bird outside my window.
When the Moon Hatched Review: An Honest 3/5
When the Moon Hatched has one of the best premises in romantasy and prose so pretty it glows. My honest, spoiler-free review of the BookTok favorite — and why the ending left me wanting the missing half.
Upgrade by Blake Crouch Review: An Honest 3/5
I’m a huge Blake Crouch fan, and this one still missed for me. My honest, spoiler-free Upgrade review — and where to start with Crouch instead.
Recursion by Blake Crouch Review: 4/5 Stars
Blake Crouch takes a concept to 300% of its potential in Recursion. My spoiler-free review: good twists, real emotional moments, simple prose, and the one thing that knocked a star off.
Wayward by Blake Crouch Review: Wayward Pines #2 (5/5)
I read Wayward on an eight-hour flight and it almost made the flight better. My spoiler-free review of Wayward Pines #2 — a great follow-up for anyone who loves slick action thrillers with sci-fi elements.
Pines by Blake Crouch Review: Wayward Pines #1 (5/5)
Blake Crouch at his best — Pines (Wayward Pines #1) is a fast, clever black box mystery with exceptional bad guys. My spoiler-free review of the book that reminds me of LOST and The Bourne Identity.
Dark Matter by Blake Crouch Review: 5/5 Stars
Blake Crouch nails the fast yet emotional thriller. My spoiler-free review of Dark Matter — the book for anyone who thinks about the path not taken, and a rare 5-star read for me.
It Ends with Us Review: I Doubted the Hype (4/5)
For the first half of It Ends with Us, I was sure I just “didn’t get” Colleen Hoover. Then the book turned against my expectations. My honest, spoiler-free review of the phenomenon.
Project Hail Mary Review: Worth the Hype? (4/5)
I hadn’t read a really good sci-fi book in a long time — Project Hail Mary broke that dry spell. My spoiler-free review: the mystery box, the ending, and the one thing that kept it from 5 stars.
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo Review (4/5)
Old Hollywood glamour, seven marriages, and some genuinely good twists. My spoiler-free review of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo — including the one thing that almost lost me early.
Fourth Wing Review: The Dragon Book That Got Me Anyway
My Fourth Wing review: I donβt usually like books about dragons, and this one got me anyway. What Rebecca Yarros nails (enemies-to-lovers, pacing), what wobbles, and my star rating.
After the Book Launch
Itβs been almost a month since my book Write for Money and Power launched β and Iβm still processing what just happened. From hitting the Amazon bestseller list in business books to having a book reviewer paint a watercolor of the book (yes, really), this self-published launch has been the most meaningful project of my writing career. In this post, Iβm sharing the emotional side of what itβs like to launch a book β especially when youβve done it all yourself. No gatekeepers. Just grit, a six-month plan, and a whole lot of heart.
How to Become an ARC Reader or Beta Reader
Learn how to become an ARC reader or beta reader, what each role actually involves, where to find legitimate ARC programs, and how to get free books before theyβre published. In this guide, I walk you through how I run my own ARC campaigns as an author and developmental editor, and how you can join early reader teams, support authors, and discover new books long before they hit the shelves.
Meet My New Book: Write for Money and Power
Meet my new book: Write for Money and Power: The Anti-Starving Artistβs Guide to Becoming a Seven-Figure Writer. Available for pre-order now!
The 7 Best Romantasy Books on Kindle Unlimited
Looking for your next favorite romantasy book β thatβs ALSO on Kindle Unlimited? Iβve assembled the list of the BEST romantasy books on Kindle Unlimited.
Book Review: A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas
Iβve said it before and Iβll say it again. ACOMAF singlehandedly threw me to the wolves, left me for dead, resurrected me from the afterlife, and changed the course of my life forever. Read the full review here on my blog.
Book Review: Phantasma by Kaylie Smith
Read my review of Phantasma by Kaylie Smith -- a standalone dark romantasy with some seriously cool Gothic Horror vibes and lots of spice.
Quicksilver by Callie Hart Review: 4/5 Stars
My honest review of Quicksilver by Callie Hart, the fae enemies-to-lovers romantasy every ACOTAR reader kept hyping. What I loved, the one big flaw, spice rating, and FAQ.
Book Review: Everybody Knows by Jordan Harper
My book review of βEVERYBODY KNOWSβ by Jordan Harper. In this review, I touch on this Los Angeles noir story, and the difficult of pulling off a believable conspiracy thriller.
A Court of Thorns and Roses Review: 4/5 Stars
Read my book review of A Court of Thornes and Rosese (ACOTAR Book #1) by Sarah J. Maas, and read more about the romantasy genre.
4 Lessons From Eat, Pray, Love: Best Travel Memoir Example
Looking for a great example of a travel memoir? Read my post on 4 lessons we can learn from Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert! I include passages and examples from the book to help you learn how to write a travel memoir, along with resources on hiring a memoir ghostwriter for your book.
My 5 Favorite Memoirs as a Memoir Ghostwriter
Here are my top 5 favorite memoirs as a memoir ghostwriter! From travel memoirs to how-to memoirs, these autobiographies deserve a spot on your nightstand. Learn more about why I love EAT PRAY LOVE, Prince Harry's SPARE, and these other must-read autobiographies!
Book Review: The Minimalist Entrepreneur by Sahil Lavingia
Sahil Lavingiaβs book The Minimalist Entrepreneur offers a great perspective on how to build small businesses that are actually profitable and sustainable β while still having control over your life. Hereβs my book review and takeaways!
Weekend Read: Ronan Farrow's Catch & Kill, Trevor Noah's Born a Crime, oh and also Cold War Kids Have a New Album
Hello! Happy November, world. I've been writing my millennial underground this story for #NaNoWriMo, and, in classic National Novel Writing Month form, I'm behind. But if you keep visiting amysuto.com/underground, you'll find new chapters added.
Good Books: Being Gritty, Successful, and Working Smart for Screenwriters
As writers, the only part of our career we can truly control is our output. How productive can we be? How can we write more pages in a day? How can we optimize our creativity and enrich our storytelling?That's why as part of my Good Books series, I'm exploring how we can work smarter -- without adding six more cups of coffee to our day.
Good Books: The Fault in Our Stars
I've been trying to find new authors to add to my list of favorite authors on my Facebook page (a prestigious list of high importance and influence, I assure you) when I made the mistake of reading John Green. I say mistake because once I read The Fault in Our Stars, I knew I was going to get nothing done in the next week while I made my way through all his other books.So today's blog post is dedicated to John Green, who stole my productivity but instead gave me something much more valuable: great books that will stay with me forever.
Good Books: Strong Female Protagonists
Looking for good books with strong female protagonists? I review two excellent books with compelling female main characters.