The time came for the women to leave the table, and for Elizabeth and her sister, it would be the most tedious hour, thrown on their own resources in the drawing room with no male company. Fortunately, the young gentlemen were of equal mind and forwent the pleasure of uninhibited talk and drink and soon […]
Superman:Dawnbreaker by Matt de la Pena
May 8, 2019 by ·
The fourth installment of the DC Icon series is finally here! “Superman: Dawnbreaker” is the book I have been waiting for. De la Peña takes a beloved character, creates a Smallville, very similar to towns in America, weaves an immigration subplot into a superhero mystery that is sure to capture the hearts of old and […]
Let’s Go Swimming on Doomsday by Natalie C. Anderson
March 4, 2019 by ·
Abdi is forced to become a child soldier to save the lives of those he loves. It is a harsh reality, books like this are not easy to read, but I feel they are important for young people to see the lives, the desperation, and the atrocities that take place all over the world that […]
The Hunting: Doll 3 By Miracle Austin
March 3, 2019 by ·
I am not a big horror fan, I will be the first to admit I am a big SCAREDY CAT!! I jump at the things that go bump in the night, so when I met Miracle Austin and fell in love with her as a person, I decided that I would give her books a […]
Song for a Whale by Lynne Kelly
March 2, 2019 by ·
“Song for a Whale” is a gem of a book; a story about a young deaf girl who often feels isolated and alone because of her deafness. Iris is a bit of a tech genius and is often sought after to fix everything for everyone but is often made to feel as if she is […]
Throw by Rubén Degollado
March 1, 2019 by ·
Sometimes you read a story that resonates in you so powerfully, it feels as if it is part of your soul, Throw was that kind of story for me. I am a sucker for coming of age stories, The Outsiders was my favorite book growing and to this day still holds a special place in […]
Broken Lands by Jonathan Maberry
March 1, 2019 by ·
Jonathan Maberry returns to his world of “Rot and Ruin,” a Zombie series that is very popular on my campus with new characters, new story lines and new plot twists. I will admit, I am not much of a Zombie reader but I do love Jonathan Maberry and his work, so this book was a […]
96 Words for Love by Rachel Roy & Ava Dash
February 28, 2019 by ·
In this modern retelling of the classic Indian legend of Shakuntala and Dushyanta, we follow Raya as she embarks on a journey to spend a summer in India where her grandparents met and fell in love. Filled with culture, beautiful scenery, fun family dynamics and a boy who teaches her there are 96 different ways […]
Imprison the Sky by A.C. Gaughen
February 27, 2019 by ·
“Slaves no longer, here we became the masters.” I am a huge A.C. Gaughen fan. I often wonder how she can top book after book, but she does. Her imagination is boundless! Her world building is original and inventive, you are intrigued and glued to the pages. Imprison the Sky is complex, entertaining, enchanting, […]
Famous in a Small Town by Emma Mills
February 26, 2019 by ·
“You won’t stop meaning something to us just because you think you’re temporary.” Emma Mills has some of the best covers in the young adult genre, they are all so perfect! So, if this cover alone does not convince you to pick up this book, then let me give you a few more. Do […]
