Warcross by Marie Lu (ARC Review)

September 28, 2017

Title: Warcross Author: Marie Lu Type: Fiction Genre: YA, Science Fiction Imprint: G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers Publisher: Penguin Random House Date published: September 12, 2017 Format: Paperback Page Count: 368 Source: Publisher A physical copy of this book was kindly provided by the publisher, in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: For the millions who log in… Read More Warcross by Marie Lu (ARC Review)

— book feature, middle grade —

The Wonderling by Mira Bartók (Book Feature)

September 26, 2017

Hello everyone! And welcome to my feature post about The Wonderling by Mira Bartók (published today!). This is a children’s/middle grade book that is “[r]eminiscent of classic literary odysseys and the best of contemporary fantasy, with a sprinkling of steampunk” (how it was pitched to me by the publisher, and I love the sound of that mixture!)… Read More The Wonderling by Mira Bartók (Book Feature)

— arcstravaganza, weekly meme —

#ARCstravaganza (#11): When I Cast Your Shadow by Sarah Porter

September 25, 2017

Happy Monday, my lovelies! Or rather, Happy ARCstravaganza day (as I’ve come to call it)! Also, I would like to wish you all a happy Autumn! Yaaaay. There’s always something special about Fall for me…a mixture of the scents, foods, fashion, cozy reads, candles, hot tea…it’s just great. It’s been a bit tough for me… Read More #ARCstravaganza (#11): When I Cast Your Shadow by Sarah Porter

— book review, young adult —

Genuine Fraud by E. Lockhart (Review)

September 22, 2017

Title: Genuine Fraud Author: E. Lockhart Type: Fiction Genre: YA, Contemporary, Mystery Imprint: Delacorte Press Publisher: Penguin Random House Date published: September 5, 2017 Format: Hardcover Page Count: 272 Source: Publisher A physical copy of this book was kindly provided by the publisher, in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: The story of a young woman whose diabolical smarts are… Read More Genuine Fraud by E. Lockhart (Review)

— ARC review, book review, young adult —

Zero Repeat Forever by G.S. Prendergast (ARC Review)

September 20, 2017

Title: Zero Repeat Forever Author: Gabrielle Prendergast Type: Fiction Genre: YA, Science Fiction Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Date published: August 29, 2017 A physical copy of this book was kindly provided by the publisher, in exchange for an honest review. He has no voice, or name, only a rank, Eighth. He doesn’t know the… Read More Zero Repeat Forever by G.S. Prendergast (ARC Review)

— arcstravaganza, weekly meme —

#ARCstravaganza (#10): They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera

September 18, 2017

Happy Monday once again! I don’t know about you, but this meme is like…the only thing I look forward to on Mondays. Okay, that’s a lie maybe. I love my job, and the work that I do! Honestly. But back to #ARCstravaganza! I’m very excited about the book I’ve picked for this week because I’d been… Read More #ARCstravaganza (#10): They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera

— book review, nonfiction —

Basic Witches: How to Summon Success, Banish Drama, and Raise Hell with Your Coven by Jaya Saxena, and Jess Zimmerman (Review)

September 16, 2017

Title: Basic Witches Authors: Jaya Saxena, and Jess Zimmerman Type: Nonfiction Sub-type: Self Help Publisher: Quirk Books Date published: August 29, 2017 Source: Publisher A physical copy of this book was kindly provided by the publisher, in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: Capitalizing on the rising trend of hipster witchcraft, BASIC WITCHES is a lighthearted and empowering book… Read More Basic Witches: How to Summon Success, Banish Drama, and Raise Hell with Your Coven by Jaya Saxena, and Jess Zimmerman (Review)

— book review, young adult —

Wonder Woman: Warbringer by Leigh Bardugo (Review)

September 13, 2017

Title: Wonder Woman: Warbringer Author: Leigh Bardugo Type: Fiction Genre: YA, Fantasy, Superheroes Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers Date published: August 29, 2017 Format: Hardcover Page Count: 384 Source: Publisher A physical copy of this book was kindly provided by the publisher, in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: She will become one of the world’s… Read More Wonder Woman: Warbringer by Leigh Bardugo (Review)

— book event, influencer event, travel —

HarperCollins Canada Ltd. Frenzy Presents: Fall 2017 (Influencer Event Recap)

September 13, 2017

Because it’s wasn’t enough for me to go to one awesome book event this past weekend, it just so happened that HarperCollins was hosting their YA preview (titled Frenzy Presents) then too! Because this would be all YA titles, and because Angie Thomas (The Hate U Give), Julie Murphy (Dumplin’ & Ramona Blue) and Becky Albertalli (Simon Vs. the… Read More HarperCollins Canada Ltd. Frenzy Presents: Fall 2017 (Influencer Event Recap)

— book event —

Penguin Random House Canada Fall Preview (Book Blogger Event Recap)

September 12, 2017

Sometime in August, I received an email which made me quite happy! It was from my contact at Penguin Random House Canada, and the email contained an invitation to the Penguin Random House Canada Fall Preview, for September 8, 2017! I had not been invited to Penguin for a blogger event before, and needless to say,… Read More Penguin Random House Canada Fall Preview (Book Blogger Event Recap)