Category: book review

— ARC review, book review, young adult —

The Alchemists of Loom by Elise Kova [ARC Review]

January 7, 2017

Title: The Alchemists of Loom Author: Elise Kova Type: Fiction Genre: YA, Fantasy, Adventure, Steampunk Publisher: Keymaster Press Date published: January 10, 2017 Format: Paperback Page Count: 380 Source: Publisher A physical copy of the book was kindly provided by the publisher, in exchange for an honest review. Summary: Ari lost everything she once loved when the Five Guilds’ resistance fell to the… Read More The Alchemists of Loom by Elise Kova [ARC Review]

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The Undelightened by Bentz Deyo [Review, Cover Reveal & Giveaway] [CLOSED]

January 1, 2017

Title: The Undelightened Author: Bentz Deyo Type: Fiction Genre: YA, Action & Adventure, Urban Fantasy Publisher: Third Floor Publishing, LLC Date published: February 1, 2014 Format: E-book Page Count: 390 Source: Author A digital copy of the book was kindly provided by the author, in exchange for an honest review. Summary: Leam Holt’s eighteenth birthday tomorrow caps the most depressing year… Read More The Undelightened by Bentz Deyo [Review, Cover Reveal & Giveaway] [CLOSED]

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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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Tyrants and Traitors by Joshua McHenry Miller [Review]

December 19, 2016

Title: Tyrants and Traitors Author: Joshua McHenry Miller Type: Fiction Genre: YA, Action & Adventure, Ancient Civilization Publisher: Blue Ink Press Date published: October 10, 2016 Format: Paperback Page Count: 286 Source: Publisher A physical copy of the book was kindly provided by the publisher, in exchange for an honest review. Summary: “Find the traitor hiding within Israel,” the seer warns… Read More Tyrants and Traitors by Joshua McHenry Miller [Review]

— Adult, book review —

Cauchemar by Alexandra Grigorescu [Review]

December 11, 2016

Title: Cauchemar Author: Alexandra Grigorescu Type: Fiction Genre: Adult, Southern Gothic, Horror, Paranormal Publisher: ECW Press Date published: March 17, 2015 Format: Paperback Page Count: 316 Source: Publisher A physical copy of the book was kindly provided by the publisher, in exchange for an honest review. Summary: Gripping, fast-paced, gorgeously written, and with unforgettable characters, Cauchemar tells the story of 20-year-old… Read More Cauchemar by Alexandra Grigorescu [Review]

— Adult, book review —

The Conjoined by Jen Sookfong Lee [Review]

December 8, 2016

Title: The Conjoined Author: Jen Sookfong Lee Type: Fiction Genre: Literary Fiction, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Publisher: ECW Press Date published: September 13, 2016 Format: Paperback Page Count: 272 Source: Publisher A physical copy of the book was kindly provided by the publisher, in exchange for an honest review. Summary: On a sunny May morning, social worker Jessica Campbell sorts through… Read More The Conjoined by Jen Sookfong Lee [Review]

— book review, young adult —

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]

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The Sword of Jubokko by James L. Craigh [Review]

November 25, 2016

Title: The Sword of Jubokko Author: James L. Craig Type: Fiction Genre: Fantasy, Adult Publisher: Less Than Three Press Date published: November 23, 2016 Format: E-book Word Count: 13,000 (novelette) Source: Publisher A digital copy of the book was kindly provided by the publisher, in exchange for an honest review. Summary: After a raid goes awry and his father’s life… Read More The Sword of Jubokko by James L. Craigh [Review]

— book review, young adult —

Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo [Review]

November 7, 2016

Title: Shadow and Bone Author: Leigh Bardugo Type: Fiction Genre: Fantasy, YA Publisher: Square Fish Date published: June 5, 2012 Format: Paperback Page Count: 416 Source: Library Summary: Surrounded by enemies, the once-great nation of Ravka has been torn in two by the Shadow Fold, a swath of near impenetrable darkness crawling with monsters who feast on human flesh.… Read More Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo [Review]