Slingshot by Mercedes Helnwein – ARC Review

Thank you to Wednesday Books and YALLSTAYHOME for providing this book as an uncorrected bound manuscript. This might be the single most negative and longest review I’ve written ever. One-Sentence Summary: Gracie tries to navigate life at her school after defending a new student changes everything. My Review: *sigh* Okay, let’s do this.  Hello, actualContinue reading “Slingshot by Mercedes Helnwein – ARC Review”

Beneath the Citadel by Destiny Soria

One-Sentence Summary: After getting captured during an infiltration attempt, Cassa, Evander, Alys, and Newt are caught between a centuries-old executioner and his escape, and the most powerful man in the city wishing him dead. My Review: OH MY GOD I LOVED THIS BOOK. First of all, ALYS!!!! I’m dedicating a special portion of this reviewContinue reading “Beneath the Citadel by Destiny Soria”

Among the Beasts and Briars by Ashley Poston

One-Sentence Summary: After everything she’s ever known is overcome by the cursed woods, Cerys must travel through the woods themselves with the help of a Fox-turned-boy and benevolent bear to save her friends, family, and kingdom. My Review: This book was everything I wanted. A darker fantasy standalone with amazing characters and woodland monsters? SignContinue reading “Among the Beasts and Briars by Ashley Poston”

Don’t Call the Wolf by Aleksandra Ross

One-Sentence Summary: A legendary dragon hunter and queen of the forest team up to defeat the dragon terrorizing their homes and find the hunter’s lost brother. My Review: I just really loved this book. The characters were all complex, I couldn’t hate one of the crew for too long because I learned more about them.Continue reading “Don’t Call the Wolf by Aleksandra Ross”

The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna – ARC Review

*Thank you to Delacorte Press and NetGalley for providing this book as a digital galley in exchange for an honest review. One-Sentence Summary: After finding out that she’s one of the alaki, a demonic race of golden-blooded girls, Deka is recruited to be a soldier for the emperor. My Review: I didn’t know much aboutContinue reading “The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna – ARC Review”

Lore by Alexandra Bracken – ARC Review

This book was provided as a digital galley by NetGalley and Disney Publishing Worldwide in exchange for an honest review. One-Sentence Summary: Lore joins forces with a goddess and two childhood friends to get revenge against the man who killed her family. My Review: LORE was just so unique. I love Greek mythology and I’veContinue reading “Lore by Alexandra Bracken – ARC Review”

The Silvered Serpents by Roshani Chokshi

One-Sentence Summary: In the sequel to The Gilded Wolves, the gang travels to Russia to find a lost artifact to survive and become more powerful than ever. My Review: I loved The Gilded Wolves, but I was really convinced that The Silvered Serpents would be worse. When you read a really great book, it’s hardContinue reading “The Silvered Serpents by Roshani Chokshi”

Waiting on Wednesday – FENCE: DISARMED by Sarah Rees Brennan

[SPOILER ALERT FOR FENCE: STRIKING DISTANCE BY SARAH REES BRENNAN] One-Sentence Summary: In the sequel to Striking Distance, Disarmed takes the Kings Row team to France where plot lines are resolved and relationships are formed. 😈 Why I’m So Excited! Oh gosh, where do I begin! Striking Distance was one of my favorite and mostContinue reading “Waiting on Wednesday – FENCE: DISARMED by Sarah Rees Brennan”

Keeper of the Lost Cities by Shannon Messenger

One-Sentence Summary: After discovering that she is an elf, 12-year-old prodigy Sophie Foster tried to trace back her origins and the source of her powers in a world unknown to her. My Review: All right, here we go. I read KOTLC for the first time a few years ago and I’m rereading the series toContinue reading “Keeper of the Lost Cities by Shannon Messenger”

Lightbringer by Claire Legrand

One-Sentence Summary: Timelines unite and characters die in the finale to the incredible Empirium Trilogy! My Review: … Wow. Just for reference, I read Furyborn almost two years ago and it was one of the first YA books that I really connected with. This series ending meant a lot to me. This review will mostContinue reading “Lightbringer by Claire Legrand”

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