Category: contemporary

Infinity Son by Adam Silvera || Superheroes and Brotherly Bonds

Infinity Son by Adam Silvera || Superheroes and Brotherly Bonds

Title: Infinity SonAuthor: Adam SilveraPublication Date: January 14, 2020Publisher: Simon & SchusterFormat: Edelweiss eARC Goodreads Amazon Book Depository Last year, I asked for both more superhero books and more books about sibling bonds, and Adam Silvera so kindly delivered. Ask and ye shall receive, apparently. I read They Both Die at the End last year, […]

The God Game by Danny Tobey || Rogue AIs and Geeky Heroes

The God Game by Danny Tobey || Rogue AIs and Geeky Heroes

Title: The God GameAuthor: Danny TobeyPublication Date: January 7, 2020Publisher: St. Martin’s PressFormat: Edelweiss eARC Goodreads Amazon Book Depository This book was my first read of 2020, and way to start the year off right. It was perfect for my geeky, nerdy, AI-loving, video-game-playing self. I always forget how much I love rogue AI and […]

A Curse So Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer || Strong Damsels and Darker Beasts

A Curse So Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer || Strong Damsels and Darker Beasts

Title: A Curse So Dark and LonelyAuthor: Brigid KemmererPublication Date: January 29, 2019Series: Cursebreaker #1Publisher: BloomsburyFormat: Kindle Goodreads Amazon Book Depository I had this book recommended to me so many times, yet I kept putting off reading it because … I’m silly? Also because: Romance tends to be completely hit or miss for me. I’ve […]

In the Hall with the Knife by Diana Peterfreund || Helloooo, Nostalgia, My Old Friend

In the Hall with the Knife by Diana Peterfreund || Helloooo, Nostalgia, My Old Friend

Title: In the Hall with the KnifeAuthor: Diane PeterfreundPublication Date: October 8, 2019Publisher: Harry N. AbramsFormat: Physical ARC Goodreads Amazon Book Depository “Frankly, Scarlett, I don’t give a damn.” Except I do. Obviously. About this book, I mean. I was first introduced to Clue during my teen years, and guys, I fell in love hard. […]

Milton in Purgatory by Edward Vass || A Teenager Discovers The Afterlife

Milton in Purgatory by Edward Vass || A Teenager Discovers The Afterlife

Posted September 2, 2019 in book review, contemporary, four stars, humor / 6 Comments

Title: Milton in PurgatoryAuthor: Edward VassPublication Date: August 1, 2019Publisher: Fairlight BooksFormat: NetGalley eARC Goodreads Amazon Book Depository I love Dante’s Divine Comedy (which isn’t really a comedy, regardless of what the title says) and actual comedy, so a modern re-imagining of it from the point of view of a British teen? Yes, please. After […]

The Bookish Life of Nina Hill by Abbi Waxman

The Bookish Life of Nina Hill by Abbi Waxman

Title: The Bookish Life of Nina HillAuthor: Abbi WaxmanPublication Date: July 9, 2019Publisher: BerkleyFormat: NetGalley eARC Goodreads Amazon Book Depository Sooo … I have an unpopular opinion, which is pretty much the only sort of opinion I have lately. Surprise! Are you shocked? You should pretend to be shocked. I’ll even throw confetti. I requested […]