Tag: book review

— book review, young adult —

Warcross by Marie Lu (ARC Review)

September 28, 2017

Title: Warcross Author: Marie Lu Type: Fiction Genre: YA, Science Fiction Imprint: G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers Publisher: Penguin Random House Date published: September 12, 2017 Format: Paperback Page Count: 368 Source: Publisher A physical copy of this book was kindly provided by the publisher, in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: For the millions who log in… Read More Warcross by Marie Lu (ARC Review)

— book feature, middle grade —

The Wonderling by Mira Bartók (Book Feature)

September 26, 2017

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)

— book review, young adult —

Genuine Fraud by E. Lockhart (Review)

September 22, 2017

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)

— ARC review, book review, young adult —

Zero Repeat Forever by G.S. Prendergast (ARC Review)

September 20, 2017

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)

— book review, comic/graphic novel —

Snotgirl #7 by Bryan Lee O’Malley, Leslie Hung, Rachel Cohen, and Jason Fischer (Mini Review)

September 20, 2017

Title: Snotgirl #7 Contributors: Bryan Lee O’Malley, Leslie Hung (Illustrator), Rachael Cohen (Illustrator), Jason Fischer (Illustrator) Type: Comic / Graphic Novel (Single Issue) Genre: Sequential Art Publisher: Image Comics Date published: September 20, 2017 Format: Digital Page Count: 32 Source: Publisher Summary: From bestselling writer BRYAN LEE O’MALLEY (Scott Pilgrim) and superstar LESLIE HUNG, it’s… Read More Snotgirl #7 by Bryan Lee O’Malley, Leslie Hung, Rachel Cohen, and Jason Fischer (Mini Review)

— book review, nonfiction —

Basic Witches: How to Summon Success, Banish Drama, and Raise Hell with Your Coven by Jaya Saxena, and Jess Zimmerman (Review)

September 16, 2017

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)

— book review, young adult —

Wonder Woman: Warbringer by Leigh Bardugo (Review)

September 13, 2017

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)

— book review, children's, nonfiction —

Books! Books! Books! Explore the Amazing Collection of the British Library by Mick Manning, and Brita Granström (Review)

September 6, 2017

Title: Books! Books! Books! Explore the Amazing Collection of the British Library Author: Mick Manning Illustrator: Brita Granström Type: Nonfiction Publisher: Candlewick Press Date published: September 5, 2017 Format: Hardcover Page Count: 48 Source: Publisher A physical copy of this book was kindly provided by the publisher, in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: Calling all young bibliophiles! Peek… Read More Books! Books! Books! Explore the Amazing Collection of the British Library by Mick Manning, and Brita Granström (Review)