Genie Lo is one among droves of Ivy-hopeful overachievers in her sleepy Bay Area suburb. You know, the type who wins. When she’s not crushing it at volleyball or hitting the books, Genie is typically working on how to crack the elusive Harvard entry code. But when her hometown comes under siege from hellspawn straight out … Continue reading The Epic Crush of Genie Lo // A mythology-inspired YA tale
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Muse of Nightmares
Please note that this is a spoiler-free review for Muse of Nightmares. However, there are some spoilers for Strange the Dreamer which were hard to avoid as I was writing this review. If you haven’t started this series yet, check out my review for Strange the Dreamer. Sarai has lived and breathed nightmares since she was six years old.She believed she knew every … Continue reading Muse of Nightmares
Mini-Reviews // Emmy and Oliver & The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue
Hey everyone! Hope your week is going well! I have a few reviews stashed away that I haven't gotten around to sharing until now. These are two fairly well-liked books and although I enjoyed them overall, there might be some controversial opinions coming up. Be forewarned 🙂 Emmy & Oliver (Robin Benway) Emmy’s best friend, … Continue reading Mini-Reviews // Emmy and Oliver & The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue
What If It’s Us // An adorable YA contemporary romance
Hey everyone! Needless to say, I was SO pumped to read this collaboration by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera, who are two of my favourite authors in YA. It turned out that this was such a fun and adorable read- I inhaled the book in just a few days. I am excited to share this … Continue reading What If It’s Us // An adorable YA contemporary romance
The Raven Boys // A strange & intriguing YA fantasy
It is freezing in the churchyard, even before the dead arrive. Every year, Blue Sargent stands next to her clairvoyant mother as the soon-to-be dead walk past. Blue herself never sees them—not until this year, when a boy emerges from the dark and speaks directly to her. His name is Gansey, and Blue soon discovers … Continue reading The Raven Boys // A strange & intriguing YA fantasy
Among the Red Stars // A historical fiction with strong female characters
World War Two has shattered Valka’s homeland of Russia, and Valka is determined to help the effort. She knows her skills as a pilot rival the best of the men, so when an all-female aviation group forms, Valka is the first to sign up. Flying has always meant freedom and exhilaration for Valka, but dropping … Continue reading Among the Red Stars // A historical fiction with strong female characters
Children of Blood & Bone // A fast-paced YA fantasy
They killed my mother.They took our magic.They tried to bury us.Now we rise.Zélie Adebola remembers when the soil of Orïsha hummed with magic. Burners ignited flames, Tiders beckoned waves, and Zélie’s Reaper mother summoned forth souls.But everything changed the night magic disappeared. Under the orders of a ruthless king, maji were killed, leaving Zélie without … Continue reading Children of Blood & Bone // A fast-paced YA fantasy
