Twitter summary: Maverick’s backstory; basically the prequel to The Hate U Give. The good: I thoroughly enjoyed listening to the audiobook; Dion Graham’s performance as the narrator was incredible. I felt all the feelings. Highly recommend listening to the audiobook. Thomas is a genuine storyteller — I loved Maverick’s story, it provides a story inContinue reading “Concrete Rose by Angie Thomas”
Category Archives: Young Adult
Better Together by Christine Riccio (ARC)
Twitter summary: Late teenaged sisters are reunited at a wellness retreat, think The Parent Trap style. The good: I am trying to think of something… oh! I like the cover and back book design! It is a beautiful design — Siri got the bad end of the deal, though, because she’s only on the backContinue reading “Better Together by Christine Riccio (ARC)”
A Vow So Bold and Deadly by Brigid Kemmerer
Twitter summary: The final instalment of the Cursebreakers series — will it be Rhen or Grey as the victor? The good: I’ll admit that I am pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this last book. I didn’t have high expectations as I felt indifferent about Book #2. Maybe it’s because I needed a fantasyContinue reading “A Vow So Bold and Deadly by Brigid Kemmerer”
The Rest of the Story by Sarah Dessen
Twitter summary: Emma Saylor spends three weeks with her maternal grandmother and mother’s family to discover they have always been a part of her. The good: I loved the initial plot and lead up. I was immediately intrigued by Waverly’s story and Emma Saylor’s (I can’t decide if she’s an Emma or a Saylor soContinue reading “The Rest of the Story by Sarah Dessen”
The Shadows Between Us by Tricia Levenseller
Twitter summary: The perfect COVID-19 pandemic physical distancing book because Kallias, the Shadow King, must stay at a distance to not accidentally touch anyone.* The good: This was sold to me as a Slytherin (because the “good” girls shouldn’t always be the winners) YA fantasy/romance story and the best part is that it’s a standaloneContinue reading “The Shadows Between Us by Tricia Levenseller”
The Winner’s Curse by Marie Rutkoski
Twitter summary: The general’s daughter wins a bid for Arin at the market and brings him home. The good: I’m trying to come up with something but having a difficult time. Maybe I can say I enjoyed Jess’ personality but that would be a stretch. I didn’t understand her purpose and her friendship with KestrelContinue reading “The Winner’s Curse by Marie Rutkoski”
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by JK Rowling (MinaLima illustrated edition)
Twitter summary: Not just the book that started it all for Rowling – this edition is beautifully illustrated and it’s stunning. The good: I have no words to describe how beautiful this edition is of the first Harry Potter book. No words. I just want to stare it all day, every day. The book andContinue reading “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by JK Rowling (MinaLima illustrated edition)”
A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas
Twitter summary: Tamlin locks up Feyre. Rhys rescues her and they team up to prepare for the upcoming war. Oh, and they fall in love. The good: I wish I could go back in time and read this book for the first time again. I did the next best thing: listened to the audiobook soContinue reading “A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas”
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
Twitter summary: A human girl kills a wolf, who turns out to be a faerie. A faerie high lord brings her to his land as payment. They fall in love and he sends her away to protect her. Yet, she comes back to save him… The good: I wanted to re-read the series in preparationContinue reading “A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas”
Ember Queen by Laura Sebastian
Twitter summary: The final battle between Theo and Cress. The good: Satisfying conclusion to the Ash Princess trilogy with a good balance of surprising (Heron and Art) and predictable (Blaise) character events. Sebastian includes a short epilogue, which made me extremely proud of Theo and how far she has come. The bad: Not a bigContinue reading “Ember Queen by Laura Sebastian”
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