I've heard a lot about this book and it deserves all the acclaim it has and more. It reminds me of how much utopian societal books make you think and feel. This seems like a thought experiment as well as a wonderful young adult book. Five Stars https://videopress.com/v/KDidiXl7?preloadContent=metadata The characters are wonderfully like us as … Continue reading Scythe Review
I won this ARC through Goodreads which was SO exciting since I've never won one before! And I am SO ecstatic that I won this book! It comes out tomorrow, July 7th. You NEED to get your hands on it and start reading immediately. https://videopress.com/v/5O76O6ok?preloadContent=metadata Five Stars What if Buttercup saved Wesley? That's the question … Continue reading ARC: The Princess Will Save You
It's been a while since I posted. I've been taking time to learn, reflect, and read books about racism and antiracism. During this time I also wanted to look at the diverse books I'm reading and talking about on this blog. I can be doing more to add diverse books to my reading list, and … Continue reading How To Be An Antiracist: A Discussion
I love Sherlock Holmes stories. I am a HUGE fan of the show and movies. Sherlock stories are just so innately smart and witty that I am not sure many--if any--books have ever been able to replicate at that level. This book nails it for me. Five Stars I adore Holmes and Watson retellings because … Continue reading My Sherlock-loving self is quaking
If you don't already know, I am a HUGE fan of Rumplestiltskin retellings. I gushed over Wish Granter by C.J. Redwine a couple of years ago. I won't say more because I'll go on a rampage of compliments about it, so check out my previous blog post here! Spinning Silver was a phenomenal retelling of a story I … Continue reading Rumpelstiltskin Returns for Another Incredible Retelling
Friends, it has been a while since I actually started this marathon of blog posts, and let's all just acknowledge how inconsistent I've been. *Acknowledges how inconsistent Grace has been and forgives her because she's a mess and you're all very understanding and kind people.* Perfect thank you all. Now back to this marathon. Five … Continue reading TOG Marathon Day 4: Queen of Shadows
Friends. FRIENDS. This book was marvelous. I didn't have a lot of expectations going into it. The description really interested me and I read a review about how Asha was a little like Aelin form TOG, but still her own complete character. Let me just say, that if you like Aelin, then you're gonna like … Continue reading Strong Female Lead? Yes Please!
Friends, I did it! I moved on to the next book in this series after six years! It's a social distancing miracle! *Crowd cheers for Grace as she runs laps around her living room.* Thank you! SPOILERS Five Stars This book made me fall in love with this series. As I said before, Crowd of Midnight is … Continue reading Throne of Glass Marathon Day 3: Heir of Fire
Kazi and Jase are together and returning to Tor's Watch to build their life. However, everything goes wrong. They'll have to fight for their lives and the life they want to build together. Will they be able to stay together and get the life they've now dared to dream about? Five Stars Holy Moly. This … Continue reading I VOW You’ll love this book
This is a CYBILS finalist! Annie and Lee are two orphans who grew up together during a brutal revolution. Annie was freed from her position as a peasant and Lee was relieved of his position of royalty, and secretly left alive unlike the rest of his family. After the revolution and with the new government, … Continue reading Fireborne: CYBILS Finalist
