A Breton princess at the peak of the French Renaissance, Lilac lives prisoner in her parents’ castle after a wicked secret is revealed on the eve of her tenth birthday soirée. Years later, her coronation ceremony looms, and between the riotous townsfolk and scheming nobleman bent on snatching the throne, Lilac prepares for the worst…… Continue reading Blog Tour & Review: ‘Disenchanted’
Thank you to FFBC and Disney Hyperion for allowing me to be a part of this tour! Incendiary (Hollow Crown #1) by Zoraida Córdova Publisher: Disney-Hyperion Release Date: April 28th 2020 Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy Synopsis: I am Renata Convida. I have lived a hundred stolen lives. Now I live my own. Renata Convida was only… Continue reading Blog Tour & Review: ‘Incendiary’
During this quarantine, I decided to grab a couple of READ NOW titles on Netgalley and this is 1 of 2! Title: It Sounded Better In My Head Author: Nina Kenwood Series: Standalone Genres: Publication date: 4/30/2020 Rating: 3/5 stars This book was just ok to me. I think it would have been better… Continue reading ARC Review: ‘It Sounded Better In My Head’
The Silence of Bonesby June Hur Publisher: Feiwel & Friends Release Date: April 21st 2020 Genre: Young Adult, Mystery, Historical, Historical Fiction Synopsis: I have a mouth, but I mustn't speak; Ears, but I mustn't hear; Eyes, but I mustn't see. 1800, Joseon (Korea). Homesick and orphaned sixteen-year-old Seol is living out the ancient curse: “May… Continue reading Blog Tour & Review: ‘The Silence of Bones’
The wonderful Becky and Angharad over at Two Book Thieves have created their own Book Tag based around Animal Crossing New Horizons. Please go and check out their original post as their answers are fantastic! I saw this from The Bookish Fairy and knew I had to try it! Past Villager - Who is a character you found… Continue reading Animal Crossing: New Horizons Book Tag
I have read a few of Robin's books in the past, so i jumped on the chance to read and review another of her titles early. She represents the LGBTQIAP+ community in such a powerful way and I always tear up a little when I read her books. Here is a little background info before… Continue reading Blog Tour & Review: ‘Music From Another World’
My roommate, Mo, got me into Jenn Bennett's contemporaries and I am so glad she did! I have read 3 so far and I am in love with them. I read Jenn's first fantsy book, Lady Rogue, and loved that as well, so can you guess my review? Title: Chasing Lucky Author: Jenn Bennett… Continue reading ARC Review: ‘Chasing Lucky’
If I hear the name Jason Reynolds, I know I'm in for a real treat - anything with his name on it is always so good and told in such an easy to understand way. This reimagining of Dr. Ibram X. Kendi's National Book Award-winning Stamped from the Beginning reveals the history of racist ideas… Continue reading ALC Review: ‘Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You’
Have I mentioned lately that I will read everything Nic Stone writes? Because I will read everything this woman writes. I love her writing and Clean Getaway did not disappoint! It's a middle grade rather than her usual YA books, but still worth a read and perfect for the young reader in your life. Title:… Continue reading Audio Review: ‘Clean Getaway’
The Winter Dukeby Claire Eliza Bartlett Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Release Date: March 3rd 2020 Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy, LGBT, Queer, Magic, Retellings, Romance Synopsis: An enchanted tale of intrigue where a duke's daughter is the only survivor of a magical curse. When Ekata's brother is finally named heir, there will be nothing… Continue reading Blog Tour & Review: ‘The Winter Duke’
