A wave was cresting, and it was about to come crashing down on them all. Published: August 25, 2017 Publisher: Talem Press Pages: 398 (Kindle) Series: Oremere Chronicles #1 "People will underestimate you- that's a powerful thing." In a realm where toxic mist sweeps the lands and magic is forbidden, all Bleak wants … Continue reading Review | Heart of Mist by Helen Scheuerer
Young Adult Literature
Review | Aurora Rising by Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff
I know we're part of something bigger. Something at least centuries in the making. Maybe even more. Published: May 7, 2019 Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers Pages: 470 (Hardcover) Series: Aurora Cycle #1 Nothing is impossible. But something is very, very wrong. The year is 2380, and the graduating cadets of Aurora Academy are … Continue reading Review | Aurora Rising by Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff
ARC Review | Bright Burning Stars by A.K. Small
Nanterre was famous for its mysterious lists and destructive games. Published: May 21, 2019 Publisher: Algonquin Young Readers Pages: 304 (Kindle) Series: N/A - Standalone "I'd be careful with that. Getting too close to the sun, as we say, will likely get your burned." Best friends Marine Duval and Kate Sanders have … Continue reading ARC Review | Bright Burning Stars by A.K. Small
Review: A Reaper at the Gates by Sabaa Tahir
"No one is safe. Have you not learned that lesson, Blood Shrike?" Published: June 12 2018 Publisher: Razorbill Pages: 458 (Hardcover) Series: An Ember in the Ashes #3 Because it is necessary. Because my duty must come first. Because love cannot live here. Beyond the Empire and within it, the threat of war looms ever larger. … Continue reading Review: A Reaper at the Gates by Sabaa Tahir
Review: Happily by Chauncey Rogers
"You seem to have a gift for inviting trouble and adventure." Published: April 3 2018 Publisher: Self published Pages: 316 (Kindle) Series: N/A-standalone It was time to take control of the situation. To take control of everything and do what I felt I needed to, even if it lasted only for a moment. If … Continue reading Review: Happily by Chauncey Rogers
Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff’s ‘Obsidio’ Review
Asha Grant and Rhys Lindstrom are on opposite sides of the fight for Kerenza IV; Asha is part of the growing underground resistance and Rhys is a BeiTech soldier. But for Asha and the others, time is running out, and Rhys might be their only hope. Published: March 13th, 2018 Publisher: Knopf Books … Continue reading Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff’s ‘Obsidio’ Review
Author Interview: Stephen Wallenfels
Hey guys! It's December 19th and that means Bad Call is out now! I reviewed this wonderful book a few weeks ago after receiving a copy from NetGalley, and that review was one of my most viewed blog posts ever! (I'll leave the link for the review down below if you're interested in my thoughts!) … Continue reading Author Interview: Stephen Wallenfels
V. E. Schwab’s ‘A Darker Shade of Magic’ Review
When Kell makes a grave mistake and brings a dangerous piece of magic into his beloved Red London, it's up to him and cutthroat Lila Bard to dispel the magic and save all three Londons from a dark fate. Published: February 24th, 2015 Publisher: Tor Books Pages: 398 Series: Shades of Magic #1 "'But the … Continue reading V. E. Schwab’s ‘A Darker Shade of Magic’ Review
Stephen Wallenfels’s ‘Bad Call’ Review
Colin, Ceo, Grahame, and Ellie set out on a hiking/camping expedition in the beautiful Yosemite National Park. However, this is a trip based on lies and as things start to pile up one thing becomes clear; not everyone is leaving the park alive. Published: Expected to publish December 19th, 2017 Publisher: Disney-Hyperion Pages: 320 … Continue reading Stephen Wallenfels’s ‘Bad Call’ Review
Leigh Bardugo’s ‘Wonder Woman: Warbringer’ Review
Diana dreams of greatness and glory, an earned place among her Amazonian sisters. She gives all this up to help Alia, a Warbringer, save the human world from the brink of war. Published: August 29th, 2017 Publisher: Random House Pages: 369 Rating: “We cannot spend our lives in hiding, wondering what we might accomplish if … Continue reading Leigh Bardugo’s ‘Wonder Woman: Warbringer’ Review
