Title: The Color of Bee Larkham’s MurderAuthor: Sarah J. HarrisPublication Date: June 12, 2018Publisher: AtriaFormat: Netgalley eARC [expand title=”Click For Goodreads Summary”] In the tradition of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, a captivating mystery about a boy with synesthesia — a condition that causes him to see colors when he hears sounds […]
Title: The Devouring GrayAuthor: Christine Lynn HermanPublication Date: April 2, 2019Publisher: Disney HyperionFormat: Netgalley eARC [expand title=”Click For Goodreads Summary”] Branches and stones, daggers and bones, They locked the Beast away. After the death of her sister, seventeen-year-old Violet Saunders finds herself dragged to Four Paths, New York. Violet may be a newcomer, but she soon learns […]
Time travel! Because what could possibly go wrong? I mean, apparently, a lot? But who knew? Sci-fi is a little hit or miss with me, especially when it comes to time travel, because my brain is thiiiis big –> . Therefore, paradoxes make it go boom. And there are aaaalways paradoxes. If I’ve learned anything, […]
I loved Diane Setterfield’s The Thirteenth Tale when I read it as a teenager. Which is impressive because teenagers hate everything. Except angst. That’s what keeps them alive. Speaking from experience here. So when I heard she had a new book coming out finally, I knew I had to read it. It was a long time coming, […]
I knew from the moment I read the description that I would either love or hate In the Night Wood and there would be no in-betweens … and I kind of loved it? So I’m calling this one a win. The book seemed to deliver everything that I had expected from the blurb: a pervasive eerie […]
I want to start this out with something that I think is the most important thing to say about this book, before I even begin: I DO NOT FEEL THIS IS NOT A YA BOOK. Parents, please don’t give this book to your younger teens without first being educated on the content and knowing what […]
It’s no secret that a lot of people have a sort of fascination with cults, and I’m no exception—though I don’t normally read fiction about cults. But with this one? First, I read some positive reviews about it from people whose opinion I respect, and that goes a long way. Second … have you read […]
I’ve heard some mixed reviews about this one and wasn’t quite sure what to expect going in, but guys … I loved it! This book has all the things that I typically look for in a high fantasy: ✦ Myths, legends, or prophecies in world-building ✦ A strong female lead (or two in this case?) […]
The author had me at necromancy. Because I am horribly predictable and easy. As a reader, obviously. Did I mention the main character also dies in the first chapter? Talk about grabbing your attention. Caitlin Seal presents a world where the dead have a second chance at life … and thankfully, they’re not zombies. Because […]
What do you get when you mix historical fiction, magic, and treason? Fawkes, obviously. It was a trick question. But in a good way. As if the allure of Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot wasn’t enough, Brandes creates an alternative history where color magic is a thing, which adds an interesting new layer to a […]