Novels in verse continue to surprise me. I’ve come to realize that there’s a lot to like about this storytelling method. Blood Water Paint is historical verse about painter Artemesia Gentilecshi. It’s not an easy read (which unfortunately might steer […]
Last year, I read a book called Letters to the Lost. In that novel, there was a boy who always wore a hoodie (for reasons that are later explained). Throughout, he was the calm voice of reason when his friend […]
When I first saw the announcement for The Serpent’s Secret, I was so pumped. The main character is a person of color, Indian mythology, action and adventure–hell yes! But as much as I appreciate this first novel and hope it […]
The Fever series was one I’ve been meaning to get to, and this was the year I decided it was going to happen. Little did I know that this series would become my bread and butter for the past month. Darkfever […]
It’s no secret I adore the Wayward Children books. They’re a skillful blend of world building and dynamic characters in a tiny universe of a novella. Seanan McGuire’s imaginings of these world beyond found doors never cease to amaze–there are […]
I am a big fan of Gail Carriger’s Parasol Protectorate series because is made of pure awesome, and if you haven’t read it go and read it right now. I’m also eagerly awaiting the third book of the Custard Protocol […]
I consider myself to be a nice, kind-hearted person, but there’s a part of me that delights in dark, twisted stories. I am utterly fascinated by these stories and gladly devour them. Holly Black’s books are always a romp into […]
Oh, dear readers, where do I even begin with my thoughts on The Girl in the Tower? From its exquisite fairy tale writing to the ice-laden world to its heroine to root for, everything about it is a captivating work […]
In Other Lands has all the things a good epic fantasy should have: incredible world building, quests, danger, and a dash of romance. It’s razor-witted on so many levels. But this is also a book lover’s dream because of the character […]
Long Way Down is the book you’d give to a person skeptical about YA. The person who thinks there is no quality literature for a young audience would be hard pressed to find something to dismiss about Jason Reynolds’ book. It’s […]
I can’t remember a book that has both broken my heart yet kept it alive with anger and frustration. Come to think of it, I don’t think that’s ever happened until Release. One minute I was slowly sucking in air […]
I’ve tried so many times to express my feelings about Dark Breaks the Dawn, but everything hasn’t felt adequate until now. This take of Swan Lake had the makings of a book after my heart: dark storyline, sweeping romance, a […]
Wow. I’ve been a Leigh Bardugo fan since the beginning, but The Language of Thorns truly cemented my love for her writing. Each piece is a gem of beautiful, glittering darkness, and you know how I love my dark stories. […]
I don’t usually use the term “guilty pleasure” when it comes to books. If you like a book, you should never feel guilty about it. But occasionally I have to use it when it comes to something I’ve read. Everyone, […]
I am glad I finally read The Girl With All the Gifts. So many people have talked about it, kept silent about its plot, and that’s a good thing. This is a tightly woven, well-thought out book. It also has […]
So. I read this book called The Call. I expected a survival story, which it is. It focuses on a girl named Nessa, who must survive the terrifying “Call” of the faeries. Nessa’s determined to prove everyone in her school that […]
I’m so late to The Winner’s fandom and I sincerely apologize. Sorry, everyone! 🙂 This series has been on my TBR watchlist since Marie Rutkoski’s appearance at Yallwest last year. How silly of me to not read this one when it […]
After falling under the spell of This Savage Song, I was ready for the next Monsters of Verity novel. Victoria Schwab’s writing is, of course, poetic and magnetic. The idea is creative and engaging. The characters are well thought out. […]