I’m a bit shocked right now. Let’s flash back to April of last year, shall we? CARAVAL was easily my most anticipated read. Easily. I went in with such[…]
Tag: 4-stars
The Map of Salt and Stars by Jennifer Zeynab Joukhadar : war-torn syria, survival, and the most gorgeous writing style you’ve ever seen
This is such a lovely, important book. And it’s quite different from my usual reads. It’s not YA, for example (although I can confidently say that there are many aspects[…]
Lies You Never Told Me by Jennifer Donaldson : lies and secrets and skateboards
This is how thrillers should be. Everyone, take note. Look, by far the genre I’m the most pickiest with is thrillers. So rare do I genuinely[…]
I Have Lost My Way by Gayle Foreman : friendship in NYC in a day
Hi, all! I know I’ve been scarce lately (because I’m working on my WIP that is slowly killing me #funtimes) but I’m back for better of for worse. Today[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
Various Reasons Why The Hazel Wood by Melissa Albert is Fabulously Fabulous
There’s nothing I love more than books about books. No, scratch that. There’s nothing I love more than books about books that are written well. […]
The Hawkweed Prophecy by Irena Brignull : witches and magic and female friendship
The Hawkweed Prophecy is quite an impressive read. It felt like one of those books that just … knows what it’s doing. It felt clear-minded, and precise,[…]
This Savage Song: violins+monsters+schwab=YAASSS
No. No, no, no, and NO. You absolutely CANNOT leave me hanging there like that, V. Oh my goodness. What kind of flawless epicness did I just read?[…]
Mini Review: Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo: not bad, not bad at all
So.. I read this after I read Six of Crows, just to get a broader view of the world. And now.. I have, but I didn’t enjoy Shadow and Bone[…]