I requested an ARC of Blood Heir by Amélie Wen Zhao from the publisher, and they provided me with a NetGalley link. After reading the synopsis and the author's introductory letter on Goodreads, I was really excited to read this YA Fantasy. My exact words were I was "very interested in this author's unique perspective on … Continue reading Blood Heir – NetGalley Review
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Down the TBR Hole – February 2019
I don't tend to do TBR purges on a schedule, but every now and then I like to go through my Goodreads 'want to read' list and remove a few titles. I someday dream of having less than 100 books on that list. It's going to take some time and certainly a lot of reading, … Continue reading Down the TBR Hole – February 2019
Friday Favorites: Couples
Couples you say? Well I can't say I'm big on romance in books, but tis the season, so I will dig deep and come up with a few of my favorite fictional pairings! Unfortunately one of my top couples is the main F/F couple in The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon. Jeepers I talk about this book a … Continue reading Friday Favorites: Couples
Why I Don’t Use Stars in Reviews
If you are brand new to my blog, first of all, hello! Welcome to my (usually) happy little corner of the book world. Secondly, I don't tend to include star ratings in my book reviews, unless it's a 5. There are several reasons why I do this, and I wanted to talk a little bit … Continue reading Why I Don’t Use Stars in Reviews
The Casquette Girls: Atmospheric & Magical, Tropes & All!
Wow, I meant to type this post up ages ago! I first read The Casquette Girls by Alys Arden a few months ago, and I read the sequel, The Romeo Catchers in December to prep for The Cities of Dead. I'm planning to read the most recent instalment this month since it just came out and I have no chill. Oh also, … Continue reading The Casquette Girls: Atmospheric & Magical, Tropes & All!
Top Ten Tuesday: Upcoming Releases That May Not Be For Me
This week we're talking about upcoming books that may or may not make it onto our future TBRs. I have a few 2019 books that I'm planning to read, but I'm not sure whether or not I'll actually like them. Rayne & Delilah's Midnite Matinee by Jeff Zetner: Though I have heard some great things … Continue reading Top Ten Tuesday: Upcoming Releases That May Not Be For Me
The Test by Sylvain Neuvel: A Near Future World That’s too Close to Home
I requested a copy of The Test by Sylvain Neuvel from Tor.com to review. I saw some amazing reviews from my reader friends so I was eager to give this book a try. Even with its short page count, The Test packs a major punch. This book will make you question what it means to be human, … Continue reading The Test by Sylvain Neuvel: A Near Future World That’s too Close to Home
Voices: The Final Hours of Joan of Arc – NetGalley Review
I requested a digital arc of Voices from NetGalley. I was thrilled to see the approval for this one in my inbox because I have long held a fascination for Joan of Arc. Back in middle school, I did a big research project about her, and I just fell in love with her moving and … Continue reading Voices: The Final Hours of Joan of Arc – NetGalley Review
Friday Favorites: Rereads!
This week the challenge is to recommend books to reread. I've already done a few rereads this year for Wicked Saints, The Song Rising, and The Dreadful Tale of Prosper Redding. The Harry Potter books always make for great rereading of course, but I want to talk about 5 other books I want to reread soon. 1. Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon So I … Continue reading Friday Favorites: Rereads!
January 2019 Reading Wrap-Up
Wow! What a month! So many photos taken, books painted, challenges completed, and of course, books read. I finished 28 books this month, which I have never done before in my life. I hope that bodes well for my ultimate goal of reading 200 books in 2019. I won't cover the 10 books I read … Continue reading January 2019 Reading Wrap-Up
Tinted Prose Reviews 