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Published: March 19, 2019 Publisher: Del Rey Books Series: Standalone Genre: Fiction, Thriller Pages: 400 (Hardcover) My Rating: 2.5/5.0 A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: J is a student at a school deep in a forest far away from the rest of the world.... Continue Reading →
Does anyone else ever get to the point in their blogging where they just don’t know what to say any more? I’ve hit that point. I always feel like I say the same things in my reviews – the characters are good, the worldbuilding is cool, I like the setting… blah blah blah. Now, don’t... Continue Reading →
Published: November 7, 2017 Publisher: Tor Books Genre: Science Fiction Series: Standalone Pages: 416 (Paperback) My Rating: DNF A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: Steal the Stars, a debut novel by Nat Cassidy, is based on the debut science fiction podcast from Tor Labs.... Continue Reading →
Published: May 9, 2017 Publisher: Amulet Books Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult Series: Standalone Pages: 496 (Hardcover) My Rating: 4.0/5.0 A review copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: In the underground city of Caverna, the world’s most skilled craftsmen toil in the darkness to create delicacies beyond compare—wines that... Continue Reading →
Published: March 8, 2016 Publisher: Tor.com Genre: Science Fiction Pages: 88 (Paperback) My Rating: 3.0/5.0 Synopsis: Katya deals in Authenticities and Captures, trading on nostalgia for a past long gone. Her clients are rich and they demand items and experiences with only the finest verifiable provenance. Other people’s lives have value, after all.... Continue Reading →
Published: September 20, 2016 Publisher: HarperTeen Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy Pages: 398 (Hardcover) My Rating: 5.0/5.0 Synopsis: When kingdom come, there will be one. In every generation on the island of Fennbirn, a set of triplets is born—three queens, all equal heirs to the crown and each possessor of a coveted magic. Mirabella is a... Continue Reading →
Published: November 1, 2008 Publisher: Orbit Genre: Fantasy Pages: 642 (Paperback) My Rating: 4.5/5.0 Synopsis: Kylar Stern has rejected the assassin's life. The Godking's successful coup has left Kylar's master, Durzo, and his best friend, Logan, dead. He is starting over: new city, new friends, and new profession. But when he learns that Logan might... Continue Reading →
Published: March 3, 2015 Publisher: Farrar, Strous and Giroux Genre: YA, Fantasy Pages: 402 (Hardcover) My Rating: 4.0/5.0 Synopsis: Following your heart can be a crime A royal wedding means one celebration after another: balls, fireworks, and revelry until dawn. But to Kestrel it means living in a cage of her own making. As... Continue Reading →
The title of this may mislead you to think that I do not like audiobooks, but that is not the case. Audiobooks are incredible, and can really bring a story that would otherwise be plain and forgettable into something that will stir your spirit. While they are a wonderful way to pass the time and... Continue Reading →
February is going to be a rockin' month for book releases, but one of my most anticipated is Earth's End by Elise Kova. After devouring her first two novels were brilliant and I'll be posting reviews of them on Friday and Sunday most likely, so keep an eye out! Earth's End will hopefully answer some... Continue Reading →
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