ARC review, book review, young adult

These Rebel Waves by Sara Raasch (ARC Review)

Adeluna is a soldier. Five years ago, she helped the magic-rich island of Grace Loray overthrow its oppressor, Argrid, a country ruled by religion. But adjusting to postwar life has not been easy. When an Argridian delegate vanishes during peace talks with Grace Loray’s new Council, Argrid demands brutal justice—but Lu suspects something more dangerous is at work… Read More These Rebel Waves by Sara Raasch (ARC Review)

ARC review, book review, young adult

Sea Witch by Sarah Henning (ARC Review)

Title: Sea Witch Author: Sarah Henning Type: Fiction Genre: YA, Fantasy, Retelling, Mythology, Mermaids Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books (HarperCollins) Published: July 31, 2018 Source: Publisher A physical copy of this book was kindly provided by the publisher, in exchange for an honest review. Everyone knows what happens in the end. A mermaid, a prince, a true… Read More Sea Witch by Sarah Henning (ARC Review)

arcstravaganza, weekly meme

#ARCstravaganza #45: My Plain Jane by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, and Jodi Meadows

Happy Monday everyone! And also happy #ARCstravaganza day! This week I’ll be featuring a book that I really hoped would come into being after reading the other book by this author trio, and was very happy to find that my prayers had not only been answered, but that I also had the honour of receiving… Read More #ARCstravaganza #45: My Plain Jane by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, and Jodi Meadows

book event, influencer event, travel

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

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)

film review, young adult

Before I Fall (Film Review)

Title: Before I Fall Directed by: Ry Russo-Young Written by: Maria Maggenti Based on the Novel by: Lauren Oliver Type: Fiction Genre: Drama, Mystery Producers: Jonathan Shestack, Matt Kaplan, Brian Robbins Distributor: Open Road Films Rating: Rated PG-13 for mature thematic content involving drinking, sexuality, bullying, some violent images, and language-all involving teens. Release Date: March 3, 2017 Book… Read More Before I Fall (Film Review)