Oh my goodness, I love fairy tale retellings aimed at middle graders. When I saw a retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Nightingale pop up on Netgalley, I knew I had to read it, even though I am not totally entirely familiar with the origin story. Nightingale’s Nest by Nikki Loftin is a story that makes great […]
Nightingale’s Nest by Nikki Loftin | Book Review
Allison: Just Like The Movies | Kelly Fiore | Book Review

Have you ever imagined what it would be like if real life was like the movies? Or at least like those romantic comedies or romantic dramas where the girl gets the boy of her dreams every time? I would be lying if I said that I had never imagined what would happen if my life […]
If I Ever Get Out Of Here by Eric Gansworth | Audiobook Review

Why Did I Listen To This Book? If I Ever Get Out Of Here by Eric Gansworth uses music as a huge theme and is a historical fiction young adult book. These two elements are among my favorite things to read. Originally, I had a copy of If I Ever Get Out Of Here from Netgalley, […]
Conversion by Katherine Howe | Book Review
One of my favorite periods of American History to learn about is the Salem Witch Trials because of the very human drama involved. Thus, when I come across a book with the Salem Witch Trials as a theme, I make a note to read the book. Conversion by Katherine Howe follows a dual storyline, one set […]
The Half Life Of Molly Pierce by Katrina Leno | Book Review
As a total fanatic of numbers and stats and such when it comes to my own personal reading, I have come to really appreciate short books. I know, judge me if you want, but honestly, I love the boost they give to my goal achievement. The Half Life Of Molly Pierce by Katrina Leno is a […]
The Secrets Of Lily Graves by Sarah Strohmeyer | Book Review
Surprisingly, I’ve never read a Sarah Strohmeyer book before and by all indicators I would be into her writing. I’ve heard that her previous two YA books were light and fluffy and fun. The Secrets Of Lily Graves, however, is a departure from the alleged light, fluffy, fun read that I guess Smart Girls Get What They […]