I am slowly working my way through the October Daye series by Seanan McGuire. Last week I read book 4, Late Eclipses. I think it's my favorite of the 4 books I've read. It seems like the series is starting to move in a specific direction in the long term, and I am here for it. … Continue reading Late Eclipses: Fae Urban Fantasy at its Finest
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Pilu of the Woods: NetGalley Review
I requested an arc of Pilu of the Woods by Mai K. Nguyen from NetGalley. Big thanks to Oni Press for providing this graphic novel for review. Click here for the Synopsis! A heartwarming story of friendship, loss, and finding your way home from debut author/illustrator Mai K. Nguyen! Willow loves the woods near her house. They’re calm … Continue reading Pilu of the Woods: NetGalley Review
King of Scars – Dang Girl
This blog post needs no introduction. I read King of Scars by Leigh Bardugo as soon as I possibly could, and I loved every dang minute of it. While I did have some misgivings about the pacing, it was a minor issue for me and did not detract from my enjoyment one little bit. I am going … Continue reading King of Scars – Dang Girl
To Night Owl from Dogfish – ARC Review
A few months ago, I asked to take part in the blog tour for To Night Owl from Dogfish by Holly Goldberg Sloan & Meg Wolitzer. The cover really captured my attention, and it sounded like a departure from my typical YA Fantasy reads. I'm so happy to share my thoughts on this heartwarming book! Click here for the … Continue reading To Night Owl from Dogfish – ARC Review
Blood Heir – NetGalley Review
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
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!
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
The Dreadful Tale of Prosper Redding: A Love Letter to Middle Grade
I don't talk a lot about Middle-Grade books, but I love them so much! I especially love MG books that tackle really difficult topics. One of my favorites last year was The Dreadful Tale of Prosper Redding. It was the first book I read by Alex Bracken, and I'm reading the sequel right now. I wanted to share some of … Continue reading The Dreadful Tale of Prosper Redding: A Love Letter to Middle Grade
Descendant of the Crane: Netgally Review
I requested an eArc of Descendant of the Crane by Joan He from Netgalley, and I am also a member of the street team for the book! (Ministry of Works, what!!!) I am so happy I finally got a chance to read it, I feel like it's been glaring at me through my kindle forever. Once again, as … Continue reading Descendant of the Crane: Netgally Review
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