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
Tag: ya fiction
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
Let’s Chat! Reading YA as an… adult?
Hey everyone! So, today I'm going to broach a topic that comes up once in a while on the blogosphere, though it is something that I haven't talked about officially here on Sophie's Corner. Until today. First things first: Guys, a little mini confession here. I'm a... *gulp* Adult? (Psst.... the question mark is there … Continue reading Let’s Chat! Reading YA as an… adult?
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
My 10 Favourite Books of 2018
Hey everyone! Wow, can you believe that it is that time of year again? 2018 flew by for me. I felt like it was just a short while ago when I was deciding on my 2017 TBR. How can it already be the end of December? So! I thought that I'd sum up my reading … Continue reading My 10 Favourite Books of 2018
All I Want for Christmas Book Tag
Hello everyone! Merry Christmas Eve! What are you doing this holiday season? 🙂 Looks like it will be a relatively quiet Christmas this year since we are away from our families on the East Coast, however we are going to cook an epic Christmas dinner (chicken ramen, minestrone soup, and matcha crepe cake, anyone!??!) which … Continue reading All I Want for Christmas Book Tag
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
