In this lush fantasy, Lei is a member of the Paper caste, the lowest and most oppressed class in Ikhara. She lives in a remote village with her father, where the decade-old trauma of watching her mother snatched by royal guards still haunts her. Now, the guards are back, and this time it's Lei they're … Continue reading Girls of Paper and Fire
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Let’s Be Legends
Kara Olecki didn’t mean to kill her boyfriend Matt. But she did—and she’s paying the price. As she waits for the jury’s decision, she has nothing but time to recap all the important moments, both good and bad, that led up to her sentencing. Told in dual timelines, experience Kara’s thoughts in the courtroom and … Continue reading Let’s Be Legends
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
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
Leah on the Offbeat // A sweet YA romance for Simon fans
Leah Burke—girl-band drummer, master of deadpan, and Simon Spier’s best friend from the award-winning Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda—takes center stage in this novel of first love and senior-year angst. When it comes to drumming, Leah Burke is usually on beat—but real life isn’t always so rhythmic. An anomaly in her friend group, she’s the … Continue reading Leah on the Offbeat // A sweet YA romance for Simon fans
Suspenseful thrillers // We Were Liars & Rebecca
A beautiful and distinguished family. A private island. A brilliant, damaged girl; a passionate, political boy. A group of four friends—the Liars—whose friendship turns destructive. A revolution. An accident. A secret. Lies upon lies. True love. The truth. We Were Liars is a modern, sophisticated suspense novel from New York Times bestselling author, National Book … Continue reading Suspenseful thrillers // We Were Liars & Rebecca
Days of Blood & Starlight // A jaw-dropping sequel
Hello everyone! Days of Blood & Starlight was a book that I buddy read with Beth @ Reading Every Night! You know the thing with me and long books* (as in, I am terrified of them.) Thank you Beth for motivating me to pick up and finish this one- It was definitely worth it! *I … Continue reading Days of Blood & Starlight // A jaw-dropping sequel
