About the Book Title: The Spellshop Author: Sarah Beth Durst Series: none (but I wish there were more) Genre: Fantasy Pages: 384 Edition Read: Kindle eBook Dates Read: August 1 – 22, 2024 Blurb: Kiela has always had trouble dealing… Read More ›
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REVIEW: Beauty and the Werewolf
About the Book Title: Beauty and the Werewolf Author: Mercedes Lackey Series: Five Hundred Kingdoms #6 Genre: Fantasy Pages: 329 Edition Read: Kindle eBook Dates Read: August 12-19, 2024 Blurb: The eldest daughter is often doomed in fairy tales. But… Read More ›
REVIEW: The Sleeping Beauty
About the Book Title: The Sleeping Beauty Author: Mercedes Lackey Series: Five Hundred Kingdoms #5 Genre: Fantasy Pages: 352 Edition Read: Kindle eBook Dates Read: August 1-8, 2024 Blurb: Heavy is the head—and the eyelids—of the princess who wears the… Read More ›
DOUBLE REVIEW: Speak and Wintergirls
Going back into the vaults to books from last year that haven’t gotten a review yet. Still have quite a few of those to get through, hence the double review. About the Books Title: Speak Author: Laurie Halse Anderson Series:… Read More ›
REVIEW: Natalie Tan’s Book of Luck & Fortune
About the Book Title: Natalie Tan’s Book of Luck & Fortune Author: Roselle Lim Series: none Genre: Contemporary, Magical Realism Pages: 304 Edition Read: Paperback Dates Read: March 20-22, 2023 Blurb: At the news of her mother’s death, Natalie Tan… Read More ›
REVIEW: The Stardust Grail
About the Book Title: The Stardust Grail Author: Yume Kitasei Series: none Genre: Science Fiction Pages: 312 Edition Read: Hardcover Dates Read: July 2024 Blurb: Save one world. Doom her own. From the acclaimed author of The Deep Sky comes… Read More ›
REVIEW: The Grimm Conclusion
About the Book Title: The Grimm Conclusion Author: Adam Gidwitz Series: Grimm #3 Genre: Middle Grade, Fairy Tale Retellings Pages: 368 Edition Read: Kindle eBook Dates Read: June 23-28, 2024 Blurb: Widely praised and beloved by children, adults, and critics… Read More ›
REVIEW: In a Glass Grimmly
About the Book Title: In a Glass Grimmly Author: Adam Gidwitz Series: Grimm #2 Genre: Middle Grade Fairy Tale Retelling Pages: 192 Edition Read: eBook Dates Read: June 20-22, 2024 Blurb: Take caution ahead— Oversize plant life, eerie amphibious royalty,… Read More ›
REVIEW: The Annihilation of Foreverland
About the Book Title: The Annihilation of Foreverland Author: Tony Bertauski Series: Foreverland #1 Genre: YA Sci Fi Dystopian Pages: 318 Edition Read: Kindle eBook Dates Read: June 10-16, 2024 Blurb: When kids awake on an island, they’re told there… Read More ›
REVIEW: The Glass Hotel
Jumping back in time a bit to pick up some older reads that I hadn’t had a chance to review yet. Here’s one from 2023. About the Book Title: The Glass Hotel Author: Emily St. John Mandel Series: none Genre:… Read More ›