Book Review: Spark by Ani Castillo

*I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.*Title: SparkAuthor: Ani CastilloPublisher: Little, Brown Books for Young ReadersPublication Date: March 21, 2021ISBN: 9780316424653 Synopsis from Goodreads:Beginning with the birth of a baby, the story takes the reader on a journey through life, navigates the ups and downs, and culminates in aContinue reading “Book Review: Spark by Ani Castillo”

Book Review: The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mandel

Title: The Glass HotelAuthor: Emily St. John MandelPublisher: HarperCollins PublishersPublication Date: March 24, 2020ISBN: 9781443455732 Synopsis from Goodreads:Vincent is a bartender at the Hotel Caiette, a five-star glass-and-cedar palace on the northernmost tip of Vancouver Island. New York financier Jonathan Alkaitis owns the hotel. When he passes Vincent his card with a tip, it’s theContinue reading “Book Review: The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mandel”

Book Review: If I Can’t Have You by Charlotte Levin

*I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.*Title: If I Can’t Have YouAuthor: Charlotte LevinPublisher: Pan MacMillanPublication Date: July 9, 2020ISBN: 9781529032390 Synopsis from Goodreads:Samuel, the day we met I knew I’d finally found what I’ve been waiting for. You. Happiness, at last. Then you left me. And now IContinue reading “Book Review: If I Can’t Have You by Charlotte Levin”

Book Review: The Never Tilting World by Rin Chupeco

*I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.*Title: The Never Tilting WorldAuthor: Rin ChupecoPublisher: HarperTeenPublication Date: October 15, 2019ISBN: 9780062821799 Synopsis from Goodreads:Generations of twin goddesses have long ruled Aeon. But seventeen years ago, one sister’s betrayal defied an ancient prophecy and split their world in two. The planet ceasedContinue reading “Book Review: The Never Tilting World by Rin Chupeco”

Book Review: Each of Us a Desert by Mark Oshiro

*I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.*Title: Each of Us a DesertAuthor: Mark OshiroPublisher: Tor TeenPublication Date: September 15, 2020ISBN: 9781250169211 Synopsis from Goodreads:Xochital is destined to wander the desert alone, speaking her troubled village’s stories into its arid winds. Her only companions are the blessed stars above andContinue reading “Book Review: Each of Us a Desert by Mark Oshiro”

Book Review: Into that Fire by MJ Cates

*I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.*Title: Into that FireAuthor: MJ CatesPublisher: Random House CanadaPublication Date: February 19, 2019ISBN: 9780735273764 Synopsis from Goodreads:Imogen Lang’s only friend and confidant at medical school in Chicago is lanky poet Quentin Goodchild, but he wants more than friendship. Unlike most other well-brought-up youngContinue reading “Book Review: Into that Fire by MJ Cates”

Book Review: The Mad Kyoto Shoe Swapper and Other Short Stories by Rebecca Otowa

*I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.*Title: The Mad Kyoto Shoe Swapper and Other Short Stories Author: Rebecca OtowaPublisher: Tuttle PublishingPublication Date: March 24, 2020ISBN: 9784805315514 Synopsis from Goodreads:From the unique standpoint of an American woman who married into a Japanese family and has lived in Japan for moreContinue reading “Book Review: The Mad Kyoto Shoe Swapper and Other Short Stories by Rebecca Otowa”

Book Review: Drive the Fire Truck by Dave Mottram

*I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.*Title: Drive the Fire TruckAuthor: Dave MottramPublisher: Chronicle BooksPublication Date: December 1, 2020ISBN: 9781452178851 Synopsis from Goodreads:Honk honk! Make way! Get behind the wheel of a busy fire truck as it speeds through town to fight fires. With sturdy handles on each pageContinue reading “Book Review: Drive the Fire Truck by Dave Mottram”

Book Review: Baby Goat, Illustrated by Yu-Hsuan Huang

*I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.*Title: Baby Goat: Finger Puppet BookIllustrator: Yu-Hsuan HuangPublisher: Chronicle BooksPublication Date: February 11, 2020ISBN: 9781452181714 Synopsis from Goodreads:Newborns will love snuggling up with Baby Goat! Baby Goat plays, climbs, meets new friends, and drifts off to bedtime with her loving family. Featuring a plushContinue reading “Book Review: Baby Goat, Illustrated by Yu-Hsuan Huang”

Book Review: Homes by Hector Dexet

*I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.*Title: HomesAuthor: Hector DexetPublisher: Laurence King PublishingPublication Date: April 14, 2020ISBN: 9781786276162 Synopsis from Goodreads:From villages and desert islands to tree trunks and haunted houses, explore a huge range of different homes in this charming board book. With peep-through holes throughout, there’s aContinue reading “Book Review: Homes by Hector Dexet”