One of my FAVORITE books of 2019 so far is easily We Hunt the Flame by Hafsah Faizal, and it's May 14th release date is fast approaching. In fact, it comes out ONE WEEK FROM TODAY! So how can you celebrate the release of this fabulous new YA fantasy? Here are some tips to have... Continue Reading →
The One Memory of Flora Banks: Svalbard Photo Tour + Blog Tour Contest
Today, we're delighted to be teaming up with Penguin Teen to host a stop on the official blog tour for The One Memory of Flora Banks by Emily Barr - about a girl who has no short-term memory - except one: her first kiss, with a boy on a beach. In her desperation, Flora embarks... Continue Reading →
Beyond the Book: The Real Alex & Eliza + Contest
It seems like everywhere you turn these days, people can't stop talking about Alexander Hamilton. It's Hamilton Fever! From the hit Broadway musical, to a growing roster of other creative works inspired by the revolutionary figure, it seems like Hamilton is everywhere. And yes, he's even on the shelves of the Young Adult section at... Continue Reading →
Top 13 Crime Families in YA Literature
It's release day for Pyromantic by Lish McBride today, the sequel to Firebug and one of my all-time favorite series. It's got loads of snark & sass, the perfect dash of romance, and my favorite combination of all time ever: crime families in YA literature. Seriously, I LOVE organized crime/crime families/the mob/the maffia/etc. in YA... Continue Reading →
Top 10 Reasons Pirates in Fiction are Awesome
You guys, it's heeeere! Daughter of the Pirate King by Tricia Levenseller is in stores TODAY! I loved this book SO much and I'm so excited it's out in the world now for all of you to buy, read, and enjoy. One of the reasons I love it so much is ... PIRATES! We need... Continue Reading →
Tricia Levenseller: Daughter of the Pirate King Flash Q&A
Guys. GUYS!!! Daughter of the Pirate King by Tricia Levenseller comes out TOMORROW! Sadly, that means our takeover week is almost over (tomorrow's the last day) - BUT happily, it means you can all finally get your hands on a copy of this super fun book! To help ease the last day of the wait,... Continue Reading →
Daughter of the Pirate King: Styled by Books
I love finding new ways to rethink my wardrobe -- and I've discovered recently that one of the best sources for an inspired outfit choice can come from books! Dressing to match or coordinate with a book, or even taking inspiration from a book cover or character are great ways to rethink your clothes and... Continue Reading →
5 Real-Life Lady Pirates
Part of what makes Daughter of the Pirate King by Tricia Levenseller so fantastic is the kick-ass lady pirate at the heart of the story. There aren't a lot of stories about lady pirates - and that's partly because there weren't a lot of lady pirates in real-life. But they did exist, and today, we're... Continue Reading →
Tricia Levenseller: Top 3 Fictional Pirates
Daughter of the Pirate King Takeover Week continues today, with a swashbuckling & swoon-worthy guest post from author Tricia Levenseller featuring her picks for the Top 3 Fictional Pirates. Be sure to keep reading for today's chance to win a copy of Tricia's book! 1. Captain Jack Sparrow First up is, of course, Captain Jack... Continue Reading →
Daughter of the Pirate King by Tricia Levenseller
Be sure to keep reading after today's review for your chance to win a copy of this book + learn more about our takeover week, going on now. A kick-ass lady pirate, a steamy star-crossed romance, and a swashbuckling saga worthy of Captain Jack Sparrow himself. Daughter of the Pirate King by Tricia Levenseller is... Continue Reading →