To escape death, she'd become death. Published: August 15, 2013 Publisher: Bloomsbury Children's Pages: 418 (Paperback) Series: Throne of Glass #2 But death was her curse and her gift, and death had been her good friend these long, long years. An assassin's loyalties are always in doubt but her heart never wavers Assassin … Continue reading Review | Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas
Young Adult Literature
Review | Heart of Mist by Helen Scheuerer
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
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
"But the thing about magic... is that it preys on the strong-minded and the weak-willed, and one of the worlds couldn't stop itself." Published: February 24th, 2015 Publisher: Tor Books Pages: 398 Series: Shades of Magic #1 Battles may be fought from the outside in, but wars are won from the inside … Continue reading V. E. Schwab’s ‘A Darker Shade of Magic’ Review
ARC Review | Bad Call by Stephen Wallenfels
Something in his voice doesn't sound right. There's a darker intent behind his smile, and she sees it sparking in his eyes. Published: December 19, 2017 Publisher: Disney-Hyperion Pages: 320 Series: N/A - Standalone It's like we're floating on a raft in a slow-motion current with the uneasy rumble of something big around the bend. … Continue reading ARC Review | Bad Call by Stephen Wallenfels
