Super vague spoilers for Grave Mercy, so read at your own risk but note this review is not riddled with all the big reveals and such. I realize I might take some heat from other bloggers for posting my review of Dark Triumph by Robin LaFevers so early, but you guys, I have that condition where […]
One Shot Away | T. Glen Coughlin | Book Review
February 17, 2013
I am not sure about you, but as someone who grew up not very athletically inclined, but came to see the light when it comes to exercise as an adult, I find myself immensely attracted to young adult books where sports play a central role. I’ll admit I did participate in: cheerleading, swim team, and […]
YA Book Signing Photo Album or Sorry I’m So Lazy
February 16, 2013
Friends, I have been so lucky to attend a plethora of awesome events held by the Hudson Valley YA Society the past few months at Oblong Books in Rhinebeck, NY. Although, every time I attend an event, I fully intend to write a long and lengthy detailed recap with highlights and pictures and the whole shebang, but […]
Velveteen by Daniel Marks Book Review
February 16, 2013
It’s unfortunate that Daniel Marks’ YA debut Velveteen didn’t get quite the attention it deserved when it first came out. Velveteen takes a walk on the macabre side and feels quite unprecedented in the YA market. It mashes up horror with paranormal, as the machinations of the residents of Purgatory are explored in this novel. While I […]
Stacking The Shelves (22)
February 16, 2013
Hurray! 3 Day weekend! I have some cool plans this weekend — I am meeting Marissa Meyer at a book signing tomorrow. I also plan to write all of the reviews and read all the books and clean ALL THE THINGS, but well when I get ambitious usually not a whole lot comes of it. […]
The Holders Julianna Scott Book Review
February 15, 2013
Are you looking for a young adult fantasy with a fiercely protective main character, an interesting magic system and zOMG Celtic mythology? Then you really ought to preorder The Holders by Julianna Scott because it is brimming with the fantastic. PLUS! There is kissing! And family secrets! And and and UNRESOLVED FEELINGS! HOLLA! Y’all, I cannot […]