*I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.*Title: Of Light and ShadowAuthor: Tanaz BhathenaPublisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux Publication Date: May 23, 2023ISBN: 9780374389123 Synopsis:Roshan Chaya is out for justice. Abandoned by her parents at birth and adopted by the kingdom of Jwala’s most notorious bandit before his brutal murder,Continue reading “Book Review: Of Light and Shadow by Tanaz Bhathena”
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Book Review: Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros
Title: Iron FlameAuthor: Rebecca YarrosPublisher: Red Tower BooksPublication Date: November 7, 2023ISBN: 9781649375858 Synopsis: Everyone expected Violet Sorrengail to die during her first year at Basgiath War College—Violet included. But Threshing was only the first impossible test meant to weed out the weak-willed, the unworthy, and the unlucky. Now the real training begins, and Violet’sContinue reading “Book Review: Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros”
Book Review: Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
Title: Fourth WingAuthor: Rebecca YarrosPublisher: Red Tower BooksPublication Date: May 2, 2023ISBN: 9781649374042 Synopsis: Twenty-year-old Violet Sorrengail was supposed to enter the Scribe Quadrant, living a quiet life among books and history. Now, the commanding general—also known as her tough-as-talons mother—has ordered Violet to join the hundreds of candidates striving to become the elite ofContinue reading “Book Review: Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros”
Book Review: Plan A by Deb Caletti
*I receive a digital ARC of this book on Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.*Title: Plan AAuthor: Deb CalettiPublisher: October 3, 2023Publication Date: Labyrinth RoadISBN: 9780593485545 Synopsis:Ivy can’t entirely believe it when the plus sign appears on the test. She didn’t even know it was possible from . . . what happened. But itContinue reading “Book Review: Plan A by Deb Caletti”
Review: Adagio Teas, 24 Days of Tea Advent Calendar
*I received a sample Advent Calendar in exchange for an honest review.* Company: Adagio TeasProduct: 2023 Tea Advent Calendar – JubileePrice: $34.00 USDDimensions: 8.5″ x 12.75″ x 2″ | Contains 24 individual servings Description: The 2023 Tea Advent Calendar is here and has brought with it all that is merry and bright to get youContinue reading “Review: Adagio Teas, 24 Days of Tea Advent Calendar”
Book Review: An Echo in the City by K. X. Song
*I received a digital copy of this book on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.*Title: An Echo in the CityAuthor: K. X. SongPublisher: Little, Brown Books for Young ReadersPublication Date: June 20, 2023ISBN: 9780316397025 Synopsis: Sixteen-year-old Phoenix knows her parents have invested thousands of dollars to help her leave Hong Kong and get anContinue reading “Book Review: An Echo in the City by K. X. Song”
Book Review: Didn’t See That Coming by Jesse Q. Sutanto
*I received a digital copy of this book on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.*Title: Didn’t See That ComingAuthor: Jesse Q. SutantoPublisher: Delacorte PressPublication Date: November 28, 2023ISBN: 9780593434017 Synopsis:Seventeen-year-old Kiki Siregar is a fabulous gamer girl with confidence to boot. She can’t help but be totally herself… except when she’s online. Her secret?Continue reading “Book Review: Didn’t See That Coming by Jesse Q. Sutanto”
Book Review: A Darker Shade of Magic be V. E. Schwab
*I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.*Title: A Darker Shade of MagicAuthor: V. E. SchwabPublisher: TorPublication Date: February 2015ISBN: 9780765376459 Synopsis: Kell is one of the last Antari—magicians with a rare, coveted ability to travel between parallel Londons; Red, Grey, White, and, once upon a time, Black. Kell wasContinue reading “Book Review: A Darker Shade of Magic be V. E. Schwab”
Book Review: Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood
*I received a digital ARC on NetGalley from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.*Title: Check & MateAuthor: Ali HazelwoodPublisher: G. P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young ReadersPublication Date: November 7, 2023ISBN: 9780593619919 Synopsis: Mallory Greenleaf is done with chess. Every move counts nowadays; after the sport led to the destruction of her familyContinue reading “Book Review: Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood”
Book Review: Catfish Rolling by Clara Kumagai
*I received a digital ARC on NetGalley from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.*Title: Catfish RollingAuthor: Clara KumagaiPublisher: Penguin TeenPublication Date: October 3, 2023ISBN: 9781774882764 Synopsis: There’s a catfish under Japan, and when it rolls, the land rises and falls. At least, that’s what Sora was told after she lost her mother toContinue reading “Book Review: Catfish Rolling by Clara Kumagai”
Worn Pages and Ink 