Recently I’ve had the pleasure of reviewing a few wooden toys from Petit Collage, generously sent to my by Raincoast Books. I have to first say that these toys are just beautiful, both in design and construction. I received the Happy Bear Wooden Stacker, the Busy Tree Wooden Twist Puzzle, and the Animals + BabiesContinue reading “Review: Petit Collage Wooden Toys”
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Book Review: Faraway Things by David Eggers
*I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.*Title: Faraway ThingsAuthor: David EggersIllustrator: Kelly MurphyPublisher: Little, Brown Books for Young ReadersPublication Date: June 8, 2021ISBN: 9780316492195 Synopsis from Goodreads:Lucian’s father called them faraway things, those mysterious objects orphaned upon the windswept shore, their stories long lost in the shroud of ocean fog.Continue reading “Book Review: Faraway Things by David Eggers”
Book Review: hello (from here) by Chandler Baker and Wesley King
*I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.*Title: hello (from here)Authors: Chandler Baker and Wesley KingPublisher: DialPublication Date: September 7, 2021ISBN: 9780593326121 Synopsis from Goodreads:Maxine and Jonah meet in the canned goods aisle just as California is going into lockdown. Max’s part-time job as a personal grocery shopper is aboutContinue reading “Book Review: hello (from here) by Chandler Baker and Wesley King”
Book Review: Down World by Rebecca Phelps
*I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.*Title: Down WorldAuthor: Rebecca PhelpsPublisher: Wattpad BooksPublication Date: March 30, 2021ISBN: 9781989365595 Synopsis from Goodreads:As the site of a former military base, there have always been rumors that East Township High School was the site of experiments with space and time. As theContinue reading “Book Review: Down World by Rebecca Phelps”
Book Review: Sisters of the Snake by Sasha and Sarena Nanua
*I received an ARC on Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.*Title: Sisters of the SnakeAuthors: Sasha and Sarena NanuaPublisher: HarperTeenPublication Date: June 15, 2021ISBN: 9780062985590 Synopsis from Goodreads:Princess Rani longs for a chance to escape her gilded cage and prove herself. Ria is a street urchin, stealing just to keep herself alive. When theseContinue reading “Book Review: Sisters of the Snake by Sasha and Sarena Nanua”
Book Review: Song of the Forever Rains by E. J. Mellow
*I received a copy of this book on Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.*Title: Song of the Forever RainsAuthor: E.J. MellowPublisher: MontlakePublication Date: July 1, 2021ISBN: 9781542026062 Synopsis from Goodreads:The Thief Kingdom is a place hidden within the world of Aadlior. Many whisper of its existence, but few have found this place, where magicContinue reading “Book Review: Song of the Forever Rains by E. J. Mellow”
Book Review: Darling, You Can’t Do Both by Janet Kestin and Nancy Vonk
Title: Darling, You Can’t Do BothAuthors: Janet Kestin and Nancy VonkPublisher: HarperCollins CanadaPublication Date: June 3, 2014ISBN: 9781554685813 Synopsis from Goodreads:Janet Kestin and Nancy Vonk have built their careers on unconventional creative thinking. As two of the leaders behind Dove’s Campaign for Real Beauty, they famously championed stripping away photoshopping, lighting and makeup to sellContinue reading “Book Review: Darling, You Can’t Do Both by Janet Kestin and Nancy Vonk”
Book Review: Six Crimson Cranes by Elizabeth Lim
*I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.*Title: Six Crimson CranesAuthor: Elizabeth LimPublisher: KnopfPublication Date: July 6, 2021ISBN: 9780593300930 Synopsis from Goodreads:Shiori, the only princess of Kiata, has a secret. Forbidden magic runs through her veins. Normally she conceals it well, but on the morning of her betrothal ceremony, ShioriContinue reading “Book Review: Six Crimson Cranes by Elizabeth Lim”
Book Review: The World Gives Way by Marissa Levien
*I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.*Title: The World Gives WayAuthor: Marissa LevienPublisher: RedhookPublication Date: June 15, 2021ISBN: 9780316592413 Synopsis from Goodreads:In fifty years, Myrra will be free. Until then, she’s a contract worker. Ever since she was five, her life and labor have belonged to the highest bidderContinue reading “Book Review: The World Gives Way by Marissa Levien”
Book Review: Don’t Hate the Player by Alexis Nedd
*I received an ARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.*Title: Don’t Hate the PlayerAuthor: Alexis NeddPublisher: Bloomsbury YAPublication Date: June 15, 2021ISBN: 9781547605026 Synopsis from Goodreads:By day, Emilia is a field hockey star with a popular boyfriend and a mother obsessed with her academic future. But by night, she’s kicking virtual assContinue reading “Book Review: Don’t Hate the Player by Alexis Nedd”
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