Book Review: From Blood and Ashes by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Title: From Blood and AshesAuthor: Jennifer L ArmentroutPublisher: Evil Eye Concepts, Inc.Publication Date: July 6, 2021ISBN: 9781952457579 Synopsis: Chosen from birth to usher in a new era, Poppy’s life has never been her own. The life of the Maiden is solitary. Never to be touched. Never to be looked upon. Never to be spoken to.Continue reading “Book Review: From Blood and Ashes by Jennifer L. Armentrout”

Book Review: Of Light and Shadow by Tanaz Bhathena

*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”

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”

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”