Fairytale retellings are a sweet spot for me and they are hard to resist. Beauty Reborn by Elizabeth Lowham is a retelling that is emotional and dark considering what Beauty has endured before even meeting the Beast. I found the plot to be surprisingly fast-paced, especially considering that there aren’t many characters to drive it […]
As an educator in a district with many students who have moved from and/or have family central America, I am always looking for novels that give them representation. When I came across the debut novel, Saints of the Household by Ari Tison, I immediately requested it on NetGalley. At the NCTE annual convention, I was […]
Today is my stop on the Delicious Monsters Book Tour hosted by Hear Our Voices! Check out my review below! Review Delicious Monsters is a well-crafted paranormal thriller that will hold you down in your seat until you finish the last page. With dual timelines and point of views, I found myself equally intrigued by […]
Today is my stop on the TBR and Beyond Book Tour for Maybe an Artist by Liz Montague. Check out my review below and follow along with the other stops on the tour this week! Who am I? and Why do I do what I do? Those are two questions that Maybe an Artist by […]
The Queen of Horror has done it again! I read this book and finished it in two days. I’m actually ready to do a re-read in October just for fun. What Jackson does so well with this book is illustrate the different racial archetypes that exist in American society. She also lays out how racism […]
First things first, can I get a WB show or whatever that network calls itself now? Because The Witchery by S. Isabelle would be perfect for one. It’s giving The Craft setup, but with better friendship vibes alá Girlfriends and witchy sisterhood via the new Charmed show. Multiple POV If you love multiple POV, which […]
I’m so glad this book exists in the world! It explores so many complicated aspects of love, value, friendship and fear from a teenage perspective. Love Times Infinity is an exploration of love and worthiness; self-love, self-value, overcoming personal trauma, confronting fears and the importance of relationships. Plus, on a vanity note: shoutout to the […]
I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the THE UNDEAD TRUTH OF US by Britney S. Lewis Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway! Review Love, grief and Van Gogh. This book is both a trippy, emotional heartbreaker of a ride. The Undead […]
I’m excited to be hosting a spot on the What Souls Are Made Of by Tasha Suri book tour hosted by Colored Pages Tours. Check out my review and be sure to visit the other stops! When I taught Advanced Placement Literature, I started the year off with Wuthering Heights. One year I came across […]
I now officially have a new favorite male protagonist! Mr. Prince Jones is at the top of the list for being the most caring, suave, responsible candidate for an awesome boyfriend in all of YA fictiondom! I declare it! “So let it be written, so let it be done.” If you liked The Sun is […]