The Spindle Splintered is a re-imagining of Sleeping Beauty by Alix E. Harrow. This is a super quick, and fun read. In this version, we meet our main character Zinnia, who has a rare genetic disorder and who is obsessed with the story of Sleeping Beauty. To cheer her up, her friends throw her […]
The Place Beyond her Dreams is a young adult magical realism/light fantasy story by Oby Aligwekwe. I really enjoyed this novel. It has a dreamy feel to it and the story is a satisfying read that held my attention all the way through. I did go in expecting more of a fantasy world, and though […]
Bacchanal is young adult supernatural standalone by author Veronica Henry. This book was dark and tough to read at times, but overall I really enjoyed it and the journey that it took me on. This is a very atmospheric read and I can’t wait to read more from Veronica Henry because I was really impressed […]
Note: This is the second book in a series that should be read in order. If you are new to the series, you can check out my review of book one HERE The Falling Star is the second book in the Blazing Star series, which is a young adult time travel fantasy by Imani Josey. […]
Book of Love is the second book in the Sweetness and Light series by author Erin Satie. I haven’t read the first book yet, but they seem to be about different characters which leads me think that they are both standalone stories maybe set in the same world. Book of Love is a delightful […]
The Blazing Star is a young adult time travel fantasy by Imani Josey. It is also the first book in the Blazing Star series. I loved this journey back to ancient Egypt. If you are a fan of books featuring sisters, then I think you will really enjoy this magical tale that Imani Josey crafted. […]
Fans of THRONE OF GLASS and RED QUEEN will enjoy this first instalment in a gripping new fantasy series that portrays the unbreakable strength of friendship, the struggle for honor, and the ache of sacrifice. …. An Heir Comes to Rise is the first book in the young adult fantasy series of the same name by author C.C. Peñaranda. […]
It’s Kind of a Cheesy Love Story is a young adult contemporary romance by Lauren Morrill. I thought this book was funny and had lots of heart. I loved the character growth that we saw with the main character, and while the romance was also cute. I thought the character growth and the friendships within […]
A Pho Love Story is a young adult contemporary romance by Loan Le. A Pho Love Story is kind of a modern day Romeo and Juliet with feuding families, but luckily this story has much less death than Romeo and Juliet. I enjoyed this cute and delicious romance. Seriously, though this book should come with […]
The Ex Talk is a standalone adult romantic comedy by Rachel Lynn Solomon. This book ended up being a really cute read. It got off to a bit of a rough start for me, but by the time I was about 30% into the story I fell into an easy rhythm while reading and […]