Welcome to the 4th (and final) discussion for our A Darker Shade of Magic readalong! It seems as if we’ve been reading this book for a very long time…and at the same time, it also feels as if time just flew by! I’m very sad that we are now finished this book, and that our discussions… Read More A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab Readalong (Discussion 4: Parts 12-14)
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)
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
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)
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)
Welcome to the 3rd discussion for our A Darker Shade of Magic readalong! I hope that you’re all keeping up, and that those of you who have already finished the book (haha) will continue to join us for discussions! Please let me know if you have any concerns at all, by contacting me via my Contact page,… Read More A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab Readalong (Discussion 3: Parts 9-11)
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
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)
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)
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)