Today's review is part of the official blog tour for Revenge & the Wild. Be sure to keep reading after the review for more about the book and its author, as well as your chance to win a copy! * * * A seductive, wild western fantasy, Revenge & the Wild by... Continue Reading →
A hold-your-breath, slow building and intensely powerful story, Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys is a stunning portrayal of one of the world's biggest, yet littlest-known tragedies. Based on the true story of the Wilhelm Gustloff, a luxury ship requisitioned by the Nazis to transport refugees from the Soviet invasion of Germany, Salt to... Continue Reading →
A teenage twist on a Gothic classic, Teen Frankenstein by Chandler Baker is filled with dark humor and a clever re-imagining of Mary Shelley's well-known novel. High school meets classic horror in this groundbreaking new series. It was a dark and stormy night when Tor Frankenstein accidentally hit someone with her car. And killed him.... Continue Reading →
A seductive, paranormal thriller, The Killing Jar by Jennifer Bosworth is a tantalizing story filled with mystery, horror, and a dash of romance. “I try not to think about it, what I did to that boy.” Seventeen-year-old Kenna Marsden has a secret. She’s haunted by a violent tragedy she can’t explain. Kenna’s past has kept... Continue Reading →
Forget about Team Edward or Team Jacob, or Team Peeta or Team Gale. We want to know ... Team Zombie or Team Unicorn? Now that is really the question. The debate originated back in 2007 on the blogs of YA authors Holly Black and Justine Larbalestier ... and then it spread. And pretty soon, key... Continue Reading →
What can I say? I'm a sucker for a good vampire story. (Pun very much intended). And I'm especially a sucker for a good vampire romance story. This obsession long predates my affair with Twilight and Edward Cullen. This goes back to Angel and Spike and Lestat and countless others. So it was easy for... Continue Reading →
I confess, I wasn't sure exactly what to expect from Cassandra Clare's Clockwork Angel -- the first book in her Infernal Devices series -- when I first picked it up. I knew it was a prequel to her best-selling Mortal Instruments series (I was already a fan). I knew it took place in 19th century... Continue Reading →
Today for our July Book of the Month: The Naughty List series by Suzanne Young, I wanted to bring you a couple quick reviews of the first two books in the series. I think these are some fun reads, perfect for summer. Here's more: Book Review: The Naughty List Finding out a boyfriend has been... Continue Reading →
I've been known to geek out over certain books. Not so long ago, I geeked out over my love for The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky. I called it one of the most epic novels that have shaped my life, right up there with The Catcher in the Rye. Will Grayson, Will... Continue Reading →
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