I really loved The Queen Of The Tearling by Erika Johansen. Honestly, it took me a while to get through, but I felt like it was ultimately worth it. I have seen rumblings about the hype surrounding this book and thankfully, I went into it after reading maybe one bad review so my expectations were low. […]
The Shadows by Jacqueline West | Book Review
June 3, 2014
Olive Dunwoody is about to discover the secrets that her house has been keeping in Jacqueline West’s The Shadows, the book which kicks off her The Books Of Elsewhere series. If you enjoy middle grade books or want a series to hand your child, I think that The Shadows would be an awesome place to start. West’s book […]
Suddenly Royal by Nichole Chase | Book Review
May 30, 2014
I randomly decided to start reading Suddenly Royal by Nichole Chase one night because I had just come off a New Adult bender after reading the Marked Men books and was like, hmmm, what other new adult do I have lying around the house. And lo and behold, the beautiful pink winking cover of Suddenly Royal was […]
I Shall be Near To You by Erin Lindsay McCabe | Book Review
May 26, 2014
Erin Lindsay McCabe has quite the impressive debut in I Shall Be Near To You. The book is an all encompassing read about a woman who dresses as a man in order to follow her husband into the Civil War. If you’re looking for a book that combines bravery, intimacy, voice and history, I Shall Be Near […]
Allison: The Wonder Bread Summer | Jessica Anya Blau | Book Review
May 15, 2014
If I remember correctly, I receive The Wonder Bread Summer at the Harper Collins party last year at BEA. When I first read the back of the book I was intrigued because it sounded like a fun humorous read and I thought that it would be a step away from my “normal” reads. Unfortunately, what […]