Content Tags: Young Adult Contemporary Coming of Age Apocalyptic Family Bonds LGBTQ+ F/F Romance Perfect for readers who want: A coming-of-age story with a shy, introverted protagonist. The end of the world as a backdrop. Which raises all sorts of interesting […]
I’ve said many times that summer is the best time to read horror. The sun’s out longer, chasing away those pesky shadows that always seem to move of their own accord, and it’s hot, so the occasional chill is always welcome. And for those of you in the Southern Hemisphere where it’s currently winter … […]
I’m back with some more mini reviews, and this time the theme is bite-sized adventures. For those who want a sense of danger, but are still on the lower end of middle-grade reads. Today’s reviews are a little different in that I picked these books up because I thought they might be good additions to […]
Today’s theme is strong leading ladies in YA, and I come to you with three different selections to enjoy. I like all sorts of protagonists, but think I’ll always be particularly partial to strong leading ladies. There’s just something about them that I can admire and really get behind and appreciate. You know the type […]
Title: The Unspoken NameAuthor: A.K. LarkwoodPublication Date: February 11, 2020Publisher: TorFormat: Physical ARC Goodreads Amazon Book Depository ★★☆☆☆ ARC Science Fiction High Fantasy LGBTQ Cursing Death Necromancy Many thanks to Tor for an ARC in exchange for an honest, […]
Title: Nothing Hidden Ever StaysAuthor: H.R. MasonPublication Date: October 29, 2019Publisher: Tangled Tree PublishingFormat: NetGalley eARC Goodreads Amazon Book Depository I’m just saying: I will always show up for haunted buildings. Especially ones with cool names like Desolate Ridge. The fact that there’s a raven on the cover doesn’t hurt, either I have no idea […]
Title: VerifyAuthor: Joel CharbonneauPublication Date: September 24, 2019Publisher: HarperTeenFormat: Edelweiss eARC Goodreads Amazon Book Depository As a writer and a reader, I find the idea of taking words away to be both thrilling and terrifying. On the one hand … less words to search in the Rolodex in your head when you’re trying to come […]
Title: Shatter the SkyAuthor: Rebecca Kim WellsPublication Date: July 30, 2019Publisher: Simon & SchusterFormat: NetGalley eARC Goodreads Amazon Book Depository Sapphic romance, a country in turmoil, dragons dragoning, kidnapped maidens, and a quest to save one’s “heartmate”. Do I have your attention yet? On paper, this book sounds perfect, right? It ticks all the boxes. […]