I’ve got to hand it to THE BELLES: there is nothing I like more than pretty pink flowery books with darkness and stabbing and political intrigue going on inside, amid[…]
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Category: Book Review
A Quiet Kind of Thunder by Sara Barnard : awkardness and adorableness and anxiety
This book is an even mixture of the adorable and the serious, which is an oddly satisfying quality to see. And, more than anything else, Sara Barnard’s ability to[…]
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Reign the Earth by AC Gaughen : magic and deserts and political intrigue
This was nothing like I first made it out to be. Starting with the subject material. See that cover? How bright and cheerfully illustrated? I actually thought[…]
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A Taxonomy of Love by Rachael Allen : romance and friendship and a bucketload of disappointment
Nothing is wrong with this one, exactly. More of a matter of personal taste. And misplaced expectations. Something just isn’t clicking here. This was a solid case of ‘it’s[…]
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BLOG TOUR! Nice Try, Jane Sinner by Lianne Oelke : reality tv and banter and much, much sass #bless
Hi hi! Today’s a stop for the NICE TRY, JANE SINNER blog tour… which, you know, was the title’s job to announce. #MyBad Maybe it’s because I’m[…]
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Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi: fantasy and artifacts and overall fabulousness
Isn’t it so satisfying to find a book that looks fabulous, seems interesting, and actually IS insanely good? It’s one of the best feelings in[…]
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Vengeance Road by Erin Bowman: dust and pistols and revenge and MY NEW FAVORITE BOOK OMG
You know a book is insanely good when it feels like the author can read your mind. Creepy? Yes. But it seriously felt like Erin Bowman looked into mind,[…]
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Blood Rose Rebellion by Rosalyn Eves: drama, magic in hungary, and disappointment
This was just a massive collection of everything I try to avoid in a book. Harsh? Yeah. Kind of. But it’s the truth, you guys. This[…]
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Wonder Woman: Warbringer by Leigh Bardugo: powers and islands and feminism
This was certainly epic, superhero-y, and feminist. And, generally speaking, it’s pleasing. I’m pleased. It was fun, and quite a quick read, and it was also funny and interesting[…]
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Thanksgiving for Books : ft. turkeys, pecan pie, and YA books
As you may have heard, it’s finally Thanksgiving week in the US! Which, to a busy student with college courses stacked haphazardly on top of her, Thanksgiving break[…]
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Goodbye Days by Jeff Zentner: memories and heartbreak and texting
I can’t remember the last time I was such a MESS while reading a book. So, this one was intense? And quite heavy? And a bit depressing? Tears were involved[…]
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Frostblood by Elly Blake : frost, fire, and whole bunch of CLICHES
So, you may have gathered that this book and I did not get along, right? As that ugly 1 star indicates, of course. Why didn’t I like this one?[…]
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