Australia has a reputation for publishing and producing some of the best young adult books around – from Melina Marchetta to Cath Crowley to Markus Zusak, there’s a whole lot of talent in the land down under. Joining the ranks is Fiona Wood. Six Impossible Things is the first book by Fiona Wood that I’ve read, […]
Allison: From Italy With Love | Jules Wake | Book Review
June 25, 2015
It’s no secret that I love travel stories. Especially ones where the main character is experiencing some form of personal growth. You know the type where someone is able to find their own personal freedom while meeting new people and taking chances that they never really thought they would? Yeah, those are the types of […]
Trouble Is A Friend Of Mine by Stephanie Tromly | Book Review
June 18, 2015
The one word that perfectly describes Trouble Is A Friend Of Mine by debut author Stephanie Tromly is quirky. I mean, the main character is even named Zoe (not quite Zooey, still). I opened this book expecting a mystery along the lines of Sherlock and Veronica Mars. What the book gave me was characterization on characterization […]
Top Ten Clues You’re Clueless by Liz Czukas | Book Review
June 17, 2015
I think I have this new habit of deciding to save whatever Liz Czukas book that crosses my threshold for the most stressful time of my year and then reading it, because her books have this magical way of making me laugh and taking my mind off whatever is bothering me. LIKE THIS WEEKEND! Okay, […]
The Secret Sky by Atia Abawi | Audiobook Review
June 11, 2015
Why Did I Listen To This Book? Sometimes you read something light and when you are done you’re like, yeah that was fun but then you crave a book that’s going to hit you right in your soul. After finishing up a fun middle grade fantasy audiobook, I wanted my next listen to be totally […]