Tag: review

— ARC review, book review, young adult —

The Edge of Everything by Jeff Giles (ARC Review)

February 2, 2017

Title: The Edge of Everything Author: Jeff Giles Type: Fiction Genre: YA, Fantasy Publisher: Bloomsbury USA Childrens Date published: January 31, 2017 Format: Digital Page Count: 368 Source: Distributor A digital copy of the book was kindly provided by a distributor, in exchange for an honest review. Summary: It’s been a shattering year for seventeen-year-old Zoe, who’s still… Read More The Edge of Everything by Jeff Giles (ARC Review)

— ARC review, book review, young adult —

Caraval by Stephanie Garber (ARC Review)

January 31, 2017

Title: Caraval Author: Stephanie Garber Type: Fiction Genre: YA, Fantasy Imprint: Flatiron Books Publisher: Macmillan Date published: January 31, 2017 Format: Digital Page Count: 407 Source: Publisher A digital copy of the book was kindly provided by the publisher, in exchange for an honest review. Summary: Whatever you’ve heard about Caraval, it doesn’t compare to the reality. It’s more… Read More Caraval by Stephanie Garber (ARC Review)

— Adult, book review —

The Fixer: The Naked Man by Jill Amy Rosenblatt (Mini Review)

January 31, 2017

Title: The Fixer: The Naked Man Author: Jill Amy Rosenblatt Type: Fiction Genre: Suspense Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Date published: August 8, 2015 Format: Digital Page Count: 162 Source: Author A digital copy of the book was kindly provided by the author, in exchange for an honest review. Summary: “Katerina—I need some help. Be a good girl and come over… Read More The Fixer: The Naked Man by Jill Amy Rosenblatt (Mini Review)

— weekly meme —

Musing Monday (#16)

January 30, 2017

Boooo Monday! But yaaaay Musing Monday! What would I do without you, Musing Monday?! What are the things that help cheer you up on, or at least help get you through, Mondays? For those of you who don’t know, Musing Mondays is hosted by the awesome Ambrosia every Monday. This is a book blog meme where participants… Read More Musing Monday (#16)

— book review, young adult —

Truthwitch by Susan Dennard (Review)

January 10, 2017

Title: Truthwitch Author: Susan Dennard Type: Fiction Genre: YA, Fantasy Publisher: TOR Teen (Macmillan) Published: January 5, 2016 Source: Personal purchase. In a continent on the edge of war, two witches hold its fate in their hands. Young witches Safiya and Iseult have a habit of finding trouble. After clashing with a powerful Guildmaster and his ruthless… Read More Truthwitch by Susan Dennard (Review)

— monthly wrap-up —

Monthly Wrap-Up (December 2016)

January 1, 2017

Somehow 2017 has snuck up on us, and 2016 has come to an end. While some of us celebrate the memories and achievements from the past year, others are glad to see 2016 go. And then there are those who feel a little bit of both, and I am one of those people.

— ARC review, book review —

Ever the Hunted by Erin Summerhill [ARC Review]

December 22, 2016

Title: Ever the Hunted Author: Erin Summerhill Type: Fiction Genre: YA, Action & Adventure, Fantasy, Romance Publisher: HMH Books for Young Readers Date published: December 27, 2016 Format: E-book Page Count: 264 Source: NetGalley A digital copy of the book was kindly provided through NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review. Summary: Seventeen year-old Britta Flannery is at ease only in… Read More Ever the Hunted by Erin Summerhill [ARC Review]

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Ruin and Rising by Leigh Bardugo [Review]

November 28, 2016

Title: Ruin and Rising Author: Leigh Bardugo Type: Fiction Genre: Fantasy, YA Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. Date published: June 17, 2014 Format: Hardcover Page Count: 432 Source: Library Summary: The capital has fallen. The Darkling rules Ravka from his shadow throne. Now the nation’s fate rests with a broken Sun Summoner, a disgraced tracker, and the shattered… Read More Ruin and Rising by Leigh Bardugo [Review]