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
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Top Ten Tuesday: 2018 TBR Fails
This week we are talking about all those books we wanted to read in 2018 and just didn't get to. I have sooooo many of these, so it might be a struggle to narrow it down to 10. The Lunar Chronicles by Marissa MeyerThe Mistborn Trilogy by Brandon SandersonA Million Junes by Emily HenryThe Hazel … Continue reading Top Ten Tuesday: 2018 TBR Fails
Getting Started on Netgalley
This post walks new Netgalley users through account set up and use.
Four Dead Queens: Too Many POVs
I received an ARC of Four Dead Queens by Astrid Scholte at San Diego Comic-con last summer. I was cautiously optimistic since YA and royals don't always mix well for me. Sadly, I did not end up enjoying this one and I want to talk about the reasons why, because they are things that always throw me … Continue reading Four Dead Queens: Too Many POVs
Friday Favorites: Old School YA
This week the challenge is to celebrate YA books published before the year 2000. So as not to inundate you with Harry Potter, I am going with a somewhat less celebrated series. The Abhorsen Trilogy by Garth Nix I first heard about Sabriel soon after I started reading YA in earnest a few years ago. … Continue reading Friday Favorites: Old School YA
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
The Cold is in Her Bones: Netgalley Review
I requested an eArc of The Cold is in Her Bones from Netgalley. I heard some great things about it from my reading buddy Milana, so I was anxious to give it a try! Ultimately I am glad I did, and if you are a fan of witchy reads I would definitely recommend it. Click here for the Synopsis! Milla … Continue reading The Cold is in Her Bones: Netgalley Review
Top Ten Tuesday: New to me in 2018
This week the challenge is to talk about authors new to you last year. I have a few on this list with sequels coming out in 2019, so I'm excited to share those authors in particular. Beth Revis - Give the Dark my Love GtDmL was one of the first books I ever reviewed on my blog, so it … Continue reading Top Ten Tuesday: New to me in 2018
Friday Favorites: Epic Journeys
This weeks challenge: books with the most epic of journeys! Priory of the Orange Tree Several characters have thrilling & dangerous journeys in Priory! You can read my full review of Priory here. I can't believe how close we are to publication day! Almost every character has a journey (or two!) they embark on throughout … Continue reading Friday Favorites: Epic Journeys
Discussion: My Rating System
As the great philosopher, Heraclitus said, you can never step in the same river twice. He didn't say exactly that, but I can never remember the real quote, so that will suffice. I think reading is directly applicable to that observation about the state of the world though. You can never read a book the … Continue reading Discussion: My Rating System
Tinted Prose Reviews 