Why Did I Read This Book? I think the thing that keeps reading fresh for me is reading from a variety of genres. One of my favorite literary mediums is the graphic novel, and so when I saw Gene Luen Yang’s Boxers and his Saints companion graphic novel books on Netgalley I knew I had to read […]
Maid Of Secrets | Jennifer McGowan | Book Review
September 3, 2013
I am forever and always a fan of books where girls take on warrior/spy/fighter type roles, especially during a time when women had confined roles. When I came across Maid Of Secrets by Jennifer McGowan in my browsing, I totally knew that I had to get my hands on a copy as the summary hit my […]
Rose Under Fire | Elizabeth Wein | Book Review
August 15, 2013
“Hope is treacherous, but how can you live without it?” – location 2418 in Kindle ARC of Rose Under Fire It’s hard to start a review of a book that’s precious to you. One wrong phrase and you can totally muck up just what you are trying to convey about why everyone needs to drop […]
Salt: A Story Of Friendship In A Time Of War | Helen Frost | Book Review
July 23, 2013
I am always and forever a fan of middle grade historical fiction novels told using the free verse medium. When I came across Salt: A Story Of Friendship In A Time Of War by Helen Frost in the Macmillan Children’s Catalog, I knew I had to read and review it. Essentially, the length of time […]
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 […]
Tarnish | Katherine Longshore | Book Review
June 17, 2013
I totally stan for Tudor related historical fiction — ESPECIALLY when it is YA based. Don’t make fun of me, but I totally ate books like The Other Boleyn Girl up. When Katherine Longshore made her debut with Gilt last year, she filled a much needed void in my reading life – that void of compelling, sort of romantic, […]