The Glass Scientists by S.H. Cotugno || Visually Stunning Steampunk Fantasy

The Glass Scientists by S.H. Cotugno || Visually Stunning Steampunk Fantasy

Content Tags: Young Adult     Fantasy     Steampunk     Graphic Novel     Humor     Retelling     Mild Violence     Perfect for readers who want: I received a copy in exchange for an honest, unbiased review. Quotes are taken from an unfinished project and may differ from their final […]

So This Is Ever After by F.T. Lukens || Subversive Queer Fairy Tale Rom-Com

So This Is Ever After by F.T. Lukens || Subversive Queer Fairy Tale Rom-Com

Content Tags: Young Adult     Romance     Fantasy     Retelling     LGBTQ+     M/M Romance     Friends-to-Lovers     Perfect for readers who want: I’ve been hooked on F.T. Lukens ever since I read and loved In Deeper Waters nigh on forever ago. I’ve been meaning to go back […]

The 99 Boyfriends of Micah Summers by Adam Sass || Queer Fairy Tale Meet-Cute Romance

The 99 Boyfriends of Micah Summers by Adam Sass || Queer Fairy Tale Meet-Cute Romance

Content Tags: Young Adult     Romance     Contemporary     Retelling     LGBTQ+     M/M Romance     F/F Romance     Friends-to-Lovers     Perfect for readers who want: I have returned, and I know you may be wondering, given my first review back, but no, I am not a […]

Where I’ve Been . . . (Life Update!)

Where I’ve Been . . . (Life Update!)

Posted September 5, 2023 in about me / 18 Comments

Okay, technically the title of this is a teensy bit misleading, because, spoiler alert, I’ve been here this entire time. You know, fangirling over various books, being threatened by my now-sentient (and out for revenge) TBR, and “buying too many books,” according to hubby . . . whatever that means. Pffft, if I’m honest, I’m […]

Chupacarter by George Lopez and Ryan Calejo || Hilarious, Heartfelt MG About Family and Friendship

Chupacarter by George Lopez and Ryan Calejo || Hilarious, Heartfelt MG About Family and Friendship

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Fantasy     Humor     Folklore     Diversity     Mexican     Perfect for readers who want: Many thanks to TBR and Beyond Tours and Viking Books for Young Readers for a copy in exchange for an honest, unbiased review. The moment I saw that George […]

Minerva Keen’s Detective Club by James Patterson and Keir Graff || Humorous, Fast-Paced MG Mystery

Minerva Keen’s Detective Club by James Patterson and Keir Graff || Humorous, Fast-Paced MG Mystery

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Mystery     Humor     Sibling Bonds     Perfect for readers who want: Many thanks to TBR And Beyond Tours and jimmy patterson for an eARC in exchange for an honest, unbiased review. I’m a sucker for middle grade lately, especially anything billed as funny! Who can’t […]