Spindle and Dagger by J. Anderson Coats – A Review

Spindle and Dagger by J. Anderson Coats Young Adult | Historical Fiction Published by Candlewick Press Released March 10th, 2020 Goodreads | Amazon Rating: Note: I received a free ARC of this book from the publisher. This in no way affects my opinions. The cover of Spindle and Dagger is gorgeous, and that's what initially drew me to…

Shadow of the Fox by Julie Kagawa – A Review

Shadow of the Fox by Julie Kagawa Fantasy | Young Adult | Japanese-Inspired Published by Harlequin Teen Released October 2nd, 2018 Goodreads | Amazon Rating: I'm very, very behind on reviews. I decided to re-read Shadow of the Fox during FantasyAThon Round 2 back in December. One of the prompts for the readathon was to finish a fantasy that…

Again, but Better by Christine Riccio – A Review

Again, but Better by Christine Riccio Contemporary | New Adult | Romance Published by Wednesday Books Released May 7th, 2019 Goodreads | Amazon Rating: “So—why didn’t something happen?” Because of me. Because I let fear make decisions for me. Because I’ve chosen to let the world push me around instead of pushing my way through the…

Let’s Call It a Doomsday by Katie Henry – A Review

Let's Call It a Doomsday by Katie Henry Contemporary | Mental Health | Young Adult Published by Katherine Tegen Books Released August 6th, 2019 Goodreads | Amazon Rating: Words matter. Words are important, their definitions and histories are important, they mean something. Words tell every story that has ever been told, by fires in caves and…

Cover Reveal for Tahereh Mafi’s “Imagine Me”

First, we had Shatter Me, the book that began everything. Next, came Unravel Me. Then we got Ignite Me. (Whose cover is my personal favorite) Restore Me came next. Book #5 was Defy Me. And, finally, we have Imagine Me! How gorgeous is that cover? The finale to Tahereh Mafi's Shatter Me series is set to be released on March 31, 2020. Are you…

Full Tilt by Neal Shusterman – A Review

Full Tilt by Neal Shusterman YA | Horror Released January 11, 2003 Published by Simon Pulse Goodreads | Amazon Rating: How many of us judge a book by its cover? As much as I hate to admit it, I do. Frequently, actually. This is one of those occasions where I needed to remind myself that I'm not supposed…

Doctor Strange: The Fate of Dreams by Devin Grayson – A Review

Doctor Strange: The Fate of Dreams by Devin Grayson Young adult | Supernatural | Superhero Published by Marvel Released October 18, 2016 Goodreads | Amazon Rating: While I knew that DC Comics had published various novels based on their iconic comic book characters (such as Catwoman, Batman, and Wonder Woman), I wasn't aware that Marvel had…

The Boneless Mercies by April Genevieve Tucholke – A Review

The Boneless Mercies by April Genevieve Tucholke Young Adult | Fantasy | Historical Fiction Published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux Released October 2, 2018 Goodreads | Amazon Rating: I was intrigued by this book after hearing it described numerous times as a gender-bent retelling of Beowulf. I thought that was a really awesome idea, so I decided…

To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before by Jenny Han – A Review

To All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han Young Adult | Contemporary | Romance Published by Simon & Schuster Released April 15, 2014 Goodreads | Amazon Rating: I'm usually pretty good at avoiding the hype surrounding books, but To All the Boys I've Loved Before is one that I chose to read because of that hype.…

The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas – A Review

  The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas Contemporary | Young Adult Published by Balzer + Bray Released February 28, 2017 Goodreads | Amazon Rating: Angie Thomas's The Hate U Give deserves all the hype surrounding it. It's a well-written, thoughtful, and important book that deals with difficult topics, and I'm certain this book is going to be…