3.5/5 stars – This book had everything I love about the Horror genre without the cliches! Title: Lake of Secrets Author: Shay Lee Giertz Publisher: Late November Literary Year: 2020 Genre: YA Horror/Mystery Pages: 320 Synopsis: “The lake holds secrets. All eighteen-year-old Ginnie Paxton wants is for her London summer to begin, three weeks of freedomContinueContinue reading “Lake of Secrets – Book Review”
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Call Down the Hawk – Book Review
4.5/5 – Ronan Lynch is mentioned *cries* Title: Call Down the Hawk Author: Maggie Stiefvater Publisher: Scholastic Press Year: 2020 Genre: YA Fantasy Pages: 472 Synopsis: Ronan Lynch is a dreamer. He can pull both curiosities and catastrophes out of his dreams and into his compromised reality. Jordan Hennessy is a thief. The closer she comesContinueContinue reading “Call Down the Hawk – Book Review”
Midnight Sun – Book Review
4/5 stars – BE STILL MY TWILIGHT LOVING HEART OH HOW I DIDN’T KNOW I NEEDED THIS BOOK Title: Midnight Sun Author: Stephenie Meyer Publisher: Little, Brown Books Year: 2020 Genre: YA Fantasy/Paranormal/Romance Pages: 662 Synopsis: “When Edward Cullen and Bella Swan met in Twilight, an iconic love story was born. But until now, fans have heardContinueContinue reading “Midnight Sun – Book Review”
August 2020 Reading Sum-Up
I’ve been in a really weird reading mood the last few months and I feel like I’m finally breaking through it! Something about the fantasy genre is just not capturing my attention lately so I’ve been switching it up with great success. I managed to read six books this month despite being busier than everContinueContinue reading “August 2020 Reading Sum-Up”
Book Series I’m Determined to Finish This Year
So I have this really bad habit of leaving things unfinished. Book series, drawings, stories I’m writing, TV shows – seriously the list is endless. It frustrates the hell out of people I know (apologies to my bf and best friends), but this is just the way I am okay, I can’t help it! OrContinueContinue reading “Book Series I’m Determined to Finish This Year”
A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder – Book Review
5/5 stars – I love a good “whodunnit” and with her hilarious and loveable protagonist, her magnificently plotted-plot and her surprisingly creepy atmosphere, Holly Jackson has written one of the best YA “whodunnits” I’ve ever read!!! Title: A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder Author: Holly Jackson Publisher: Electric Monkey Year: 2019 Genre: YA Mystery/Thriller Pages: 433ContinueContinue reading “A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder – Book Review”
The Gems of Elsana – Book Review
4/5 stars – A vibrant cast of heroes, a brutal quest across the land, and a princess that most certainly does not need saving (thank you very much) are but a few of the wonderful things to expect in Christian Sterling’s new novel. Title: The Gems of Elsana Author: Christian Sterling Publisher: Self-published Year: 2019ContinueContinue reading “The Gems of Elsana – Book Review”
The Order of the Rose – Book Review
3.5/5 – loyal friendships, spell-binding action and epic magic-use are among some of the things this wonderful little book has to offer. Title: The Order of the Rose Author: Alysha King Publisher: Self published Year: 2013/2015 Genre: YA Fantasy Pages: 413 Synopsis: “You possess a power as great as that of the false Empress. YouContinueContinue reading “The Order of the Rose – Book Review”
Give the Dark my Love – Book Review
4 stars – love and the grief that comes with it, political intrigue, and a darkness I’m not sure I’ve read the likes of ever before, Beth Revis’ Give the Dark My Love will shock and horrify you at every turn and is not a book for the faint of heart. Title: Give the DarkContinueContinue reading “Give the Dark my Love – Book Review”
The Cruel Prince – Book Review
3 1/2 stars – pretty words, compelling characters, a sprinkle of darkness and scheming cunning.. the recipe to Holly Black’s the Cruel Prince. “Jude was seven when her parents were murdered and she and her two sisters were stolen away to live in the treacherous High Court of Faerie. Ten years later, Jude wants nothingContinueContinue reading “The Cruel Prince – Book Review”
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