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”
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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”
