I read this book for CYBILS. Although it's not a finalist, I really liked it and I would love to get to share it with all of you. Maia has worked as a tailor in her father's shop for years. She dreams of owning the shop one day, however, she cannot as a woman. When … Continue reading Spin the Dawn
This is a CYBILS Finalist for Young Adult Speculative Fiction The year is 2380 and the world is a lot bigger than just earth. The graduating cadets of Aurora Academy are going on their first mission. One group, however, isn't necessarily the A team even though its captain is the best in the class. Due … Continue reading Aurora Rising: Cybils Finalist
Leigh Bardugo does it again. Oh. My. Gosh. Bardugo always blows me away with her characters, plot, and world-building. Also, she makes me CRY SO MUCH. She really gets me in my feels. Five Stars I love books that show the after of war and destruction. The rebuilding is also so important, and I love … Continue reading King of Scars
Okay not only did the synopsis of this book interest me but look at this cover! Wicked cool right? The book was really good too! The world of magic is so complex and intriguing. I'm still working it out in my head. I love how they determine the heir, through a magic trial. There is … Continue reading Onyx & Ivory
"Are you a pearl? Or are you a bullet?" If you liked the Six of Crows, you'll like this book too. This city is so interesting to me. I love cities where there isn't a true good side. I find fantasy gangs so fun to read about. I fell in love with Kaz, and I fell in love … Continue reading You won’t want to leave this Sin City
Dance of Thieves By Mary E. Pearson 5 Stars Friends. You need to read this book. It is everything I could possibly want from a fantasy book right now. It explores the broken and strong parts of us. It explores how much love can handle. It explores what right and wrong truly mean. Kazi is … Continue reading Dance of Thieves: your next must read
Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame 4/5 stars So there is a movie or a TV adaptation of this book, that I believe is somewhere in my subconscious. I didn't know it was a book. I might have even thought that it was a part of the Toad and Frog books. I would have … Continue reading Wind in the Willows; a hidden gem
I am also a firm believer that the book is better. I have 1-2 exceptions to that rule. The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe is one of them. The books aren't bad. It's just that the movies miss no detail in the book, and I would argue bring a de mention that the book … Continue reading Chronicles of Narnia; the movies are better
Dear Book Lovers, I need YA recommendations for winter break! I'll have four weeks to read whatever I want and NO HOMEWORK! So your girl needs your recommendations for what to read next! I prefer YA, but if you have an adult novel I NEED to read, I'll look into it! I love fantasy, strong … Continue reading I Need Your Recommendations!
I'm currently reading this book, and I don't know when I will finish it, so I thought I would a do an "am reading review" This is not a complete review. I plan on doing a full review when I get around to finishing this book, but your girl is reading two other books for … Continue reading Am Reading: Bring Me Their Hearts
