Review: The Strange Fascinations of Noah Hypnotik

*I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.* Title: The Strange Fascinations of Noah Hypnotik Author: David Arnold Publisher: Viking Publication Date: May 22, 2018 ISBN: 9780525625698 Synopsis from Goodreads: This is Noah Oakman → sixteen, Bowie believer, concise historian, disillusioned swimmer, son, brother, friend. Then Noah → gets hypnotized.Continue reading “Review: The Strange Fascinations of Noah Hypnotik”

Review: Folded Notes from High School by Matt Boren

*I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.* Title: Folded Notes from High School Author: Matt Boren Publisher: Razorbill Publication Date: April 3, 2018 ISBN: 9780451478221 Synopsis from Goodreads: It’s 1991, and Tara Maureen Murphy is finally on top. A frightening cross between Regina George and Tracy Flick, Tara Maureen MurphyContinue reading “Review: Folded Notes from High School by Matt Boren”

Review: Shadow Child by Rahna Reiko Rizzuto

*I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.* Title: Shadow Child Author: Rahna Reiko Rizzuto Publisher: Grand Central Publishing Publication Date: May 8, 2018 ISBN: 9781538711453 Synopsis from Goodreads: A haunting and suspenseful literary tale set in 1970s New York City and World War II-era Japan, about three strong women, theContinue reading “Review: Shadow Child by Rahna Reiko Rizzuto”

Review: The Amateurs by Liz Harmer

*I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.* Title: The Amateurs Author: Liz Harmer Publisher: Knopf Canada Publication Date: March 21, 2018 ISBN: 9780345811240 Synopsis from Goodreads: PINA, the largest tech company in the world, introduces a product called port. These ports offer space-time travel powered by nostalgia and desire. Step inside theContinue reading “Review: The Amateurs by Liz Harmer”

Review: The End of the World Running Club by Adrian J. Walker

Title: The End of the World Running Club Author: Adrian J. Walker Publisher: Sourcebooks Landmark Publication Date: September 5, 2017 ISBN: 9781492656029 Synopsis from Goodreads: This powerful post-apocalyptic thriller pits reluctant father Edgar Hill in a race against time to get back to his wife and children. When the sky begins to fall and heContinue reading “Review: The End of the World Running Club by Adrian J. Walker”

Review: The Way the Light Bends

*I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.* Title: The Way the Light Bends Author: Cordelia Jensen Publisher: Philomel Books Publication Date: March 27, 2018 ISBN: 9780399547447 Synopsis from Goodreads: Virtual twins Linc and Holly were once extremely close. But while artistic, creative Linc is her parents’ daughter biologically, it’s smart,Continue reading “Review: The Way the Light Bends”

Review: My True and Complete Adventure as a Wannabe Voyageur

*I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.* Title: My True and Complete Adventure as a Wannabe Voyageur Author: Phyllis Rudin Publisher: NeWest Press Publication Date: October 15, 2017 ISBN: 9781988732121 Synopsis from Goodreads: In this coming-of-age story, Benjie Gabai is convinced he’s been the victim of a terrible cosmic hoax.Continue reading “Review: My True and Complete Adventure as a Wannabe Voyageur”

Review: Chaotic Good by Whitney Gardner

*I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.* Title: Chaotic Good Author: Whitney Gardner Publisher: Knopf Publication Date: March 13, 2018 ISBN: 9781524720803 Synopsis from Goodreads: Cameron’s cosplay–dressing like a fictional character–is finally starting to earn her attention–attention she hopes to use to get into the CalTech costume department for college.Continue reading “Review: Chaotic Good by Whitney Gardner”

Review: The Hunger by Alma Katsu

*I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.* Title: The Hunger Author: Alma Katsu Publisher: J. P. Puntam’s Sons Publication Date: March 6, 2018 ISBN: 9780735212510 Synopsis from Goodreads: Evil is invisible, and it is everywhere.  Tamsen Donner must be a witch. That is the only way to explain theContinue reading “Review: The Hunger by Alma Katsu”

Review: #GIRLBOSS by Sophia Amoruso

Title: #GIRLBOSS Author: Sophial Amoruso Publisher: Portfolio Publication Date: 2015 ISBN: 9781591847939 Synopsis from Goodreads: Sophia Amoruso spent her teens hitchhiking, committing petty theft, and scrounging in dumpsters for leftover bagels. By age twenty-two she had dropped out of school, and was broke, directionless, and checking IDs in the lobby of an art school—a job she’dContinue reading “Review: #GIRLBOSS by Sophia Amoruso”