Book Review: This Night is Ours by Ronni Davis

Title: This Night is OursAuthor: Ronnie DavisPublisher: Little, Brown Books for Young ReadersPublication Date: May 14, 2024ISBN: 9780316373616 Synopsis: Eighteen-year-old Brandy Bailey has just received the worst news of her life: She’s been accepted to a top nursing school, making her mother overwhelmingly proud. The thing is, Brandy wants to be an artist. Plus, Brandy’sContinue reading “Book Review: This Night is Ours by Ronni Davis”

Book Review: A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik

Title: A Deadly EducationAuthor: Naomi NovikPublisher: Del RayPublication Date: September 29, 2020ISBN: 9780593128480 Synopsis: I decided that Orion Lake needed to die after the second time he saved my life. Everyone loves Orion Lake. Everyone else, that is. I don’t need help surviving the Scholomance, even if they do. Forget the hordes of monsters and cursed artifacts, I’mContinue reading “Book Review: A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik”

Book Review: The Winner’s Kiss by Marie Rutkowski

Title: The Winner’s KissAuthor: Marie RutkowskiPublisher: Square FishPublication Date: March 7, 2017ISBN: 9781250104434 Synopsis:War has begun. Arin is in the thick of it with untrustworthy new allies and the empire as his enemy. Though he has convinced himself that he no longer loves Kestrel, Arin hasn’t forgotten her, or how she became exactly the kindContinue reading “Book Review: The Winner’s Kiss by Marie Rutkowski”

Book Review: Queen of Shadows by Sarah J. Maas

Title: Queen of ShadowsAuthor: Sarah J. MaasPublisher: Bloomsbury PublishingPublication Date: First published in 2015ISBN: 9781639731015 Synopsis: Celaena Sardothien has embraced her identity as Aelin Galathynius, Queen of Terrasen. But before she can reclaim her throne, she must fight. She will fight for her cousin, a warrior prepared to die for her. She will fight forContinue reading “Book Review: Queen of Shadows by Sarah J. Maas”

Book Review: Heir of Fire by Sarah J. Maas

Title: Heir of FireAuthor: Sarah J. MaasPublisher: BloomsburyPublication Date: First published in 2014ISBN: 9781639730995 Synopsis:Celaena Sardothien has survived deadly contests and shattering heartbreak, but now she must travel to a new land to confront her darkest truth. That truth could change her life-and her future-forever. Meanwhile, monstrous forces are gathering on the horizon, intent onContinue reading “Book Review: Heir of Fire by Sarah J. Maas”

Book Review: Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas

Title: Crown of MidnightAuthor: Sarah J. MaasPublisher: BloomsburyPublication Date: 2013ISBN: 9781639730971 Synopsis: Celaena Sardothien won a brutal contest to become the King’s Champion. But she is far from loyal to the crown. Though she goes to great lengths to hide her secret, her deadly charade becomes more difficult when she realizes she is not theContinue reading “Book Review: Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas”

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”

Book Review: The King is Dead by Benjamin Dean

*I received a digital ARC on NetGalley from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.*Title: The King is DeadAuthor: Benjamin DeanPublisher: Little, Brown Books for Young ReadersPublication Date: July 18, 2023ISBN: 9780316519144 Synopsis: Heavy is the crown James has been born to wear, especially as the first Black heir to the British throne. ButContinue reading “Book Review: The King is Dead by Benjamin Dean”