It’s kind of fun to read a sequel to a book you read last year right around the same time. Last year, over the summer, I read Insignia by SJ Kincaid and found myself really enjoying it, except for not being a huge fan of the main character because he was kind of annoying. This […]
The Tao Of Martha | Jen Lancaster | Audiobook Review
July 20, 2013
Why Did I Listen To This Book? When you are making big huge life changes and are in a state of CONSTANT BUSY, you do not want to read Proust or Tolstoy, instead, chances are you want something fun and light. Friends, I decided to listen to The Tao Of Martha by Jen Lancaster because […]
Allison: Venom | Fiona Paul | Book Review
July 19, 2013
From the moment I first heard about Venom by Fiona Paul, I had a feeling I would like it. The premise seemed to carry all the things that I find attractive in a book: a strong main female character, a bit of intrigue and mystery, a foreign historical location. Oh, and of course, a cute […]
When I Was The Greatest | Jason Reynolds | Book Review
July 19, 2013
I had the very fortunate privilege of attending the Simon Teen Blogger Preview during BEA 2013. At the event, authors were interviewed on stage, but were actually asked interesting questions. We got cocktails and learned about awesome new books. At that event, one author left more of an impression on me and had me immediately […]
Don’t Turn Around | Michelle Gagnon | Book Review
July 18, 2013
Sometimes I have totally weird dilemmas, that normal people would be all, yo that is absolutely not a dilemma Ms. First World Problems. Last year, in 2012, I received probably five copies of Don’t Turn Around by Michelle Gagnon and I was filled with GUILT! You see, if that many copies come in the mail […]
Allison: Dark Companion | Marta Acosta | Book Review
July 17, 2013
Dark Companion by Marta Acosta had so much potential to be a great modern day YA Gothic novel but unfortunately it fell very flat for me. Honestly, I spent half of my time reading it trying to decode it. Why? Because I just simply couldn’t understand it, and once I was finally able to some-what […]