Tag: book review

Book Review: A Tyranny of Petticoats, Edited by Jessica Spotswood | ALL THE BADASS GIRLS

March 26, 2017

Title: A Tyranny of Petticoats: 15 Stories of Belles, Bank Robbers, and Other Badass Girls Author: Various. Anthology. Edited by Jessica Spotswood Cover: Part of a Series: No Links: Goodreads Synopsis: Criss-cross America — on dogsleds and ships, stagecoaches and trains — from pirate ships off the coast of the Carolinas to the peace, love, … More Book Review: A Tyranny of Petticoats, Edited by Jessica Spotswood | ALL THE BADASS GIRLS

Book Review: Radio Silence by Alice Oseman | ALL THE ADORATION

March 13, 2017

Title: Radio Silence Author: Alice Oseman Genre: Contemporary Part of a Series: No Cover: Links: Goodreads, Author Website Synopsis: What if everything you set yourself up to be was wrong? Frances has always been a study machine with one goal, elite university. Nothing will stand in her way; not friends, not a guilty secret – not … More Book Review: Radio Silence by Alice Oseman | ALL THE ADORATION

Book Review: Long May She Reign by Rhiannon Thomas | Yay for sciencey queens! Nay for…a lot of other things.

February 27, 2017

Title: Long May She Reign Author: Rhiannon Thomas Genre: Epic Fantasy Part of a Series?: No Links: Author Website, Goodreads Synopsis: Freya was never meant be queen. Twenty third in line to the throne, she never dreamed of a life in the palace, and would much rather research in her laboratory than participate in the intrigues … More Book Review: Long May She Reign by Rhiannon Thomas | Yay for sciencey queens! Nay for…a lot of other things.

Of Fire & Stars by Audrey Coulthurst || Kind of takes the “epic” out of “epic fantasy”

February 7, 2017

Title: Of Fire & Stars Author: Aubrey Coulthurst Links: Goodreads, Cover: Synopsis: Betrothed since childhood to the prince of Mynaria, Princess Dennaleia has always known what her future holds. Her marriage will seal the alliance between Mynaria and her homeland, protecting her people from other hostile lands. But Denna has a secret. She possesses an Affinity … More Of Fire & Stars by Audrey Coulthurst || Kind of takes the “epic” out of “epic fantasy”

Wink Poppy Midnight by April Genevieve Tucholke || Glorious Little Psychopaths

January 4, 2017

Title: Wink Poppy Midnight Author: April Genevieve Tucholke Links: Goodreads, Author Website, Publisher Synopsis: Every story needs a hero. Every story needs a villain. Every story needs a secret. Wink is the odd, mysterious neighbor girl, wild red hair and freckles. Poppy is the blond bully and the beautiful, manipulative high school queen bee. Midnight is … More Wink Poppy Midnight by April Genevieve Tucholke || Glorious Little Psychopaths

The Raven King by Maggie Stiefvater | WE SURVIVED THE FEELS SOMEHOW

December 29, 2016

Title: The Raven King Author: Maggie Stiefvater Genre: Urban fantasy/magical realism Links: Goodreads, author website Synopsis:Nothing living is safe. Nothing dead is to be trusted. For years, Gansey has been on a quest to find a lost king. One by one, he’s drawn others into this quest: Ronan, who steals from dreams; Adam, whose life … More The Raven King by Maggie Stiefvater | WE SURVIVED THE FEELS SOMEHOW

Heartless by Marissa Meyer | ALL THE DELICIOUS FOOD

October 30, 2016

Title: HEARTLESS Author: Marissa Meyer Genre: Fantasy, retelling Links: Goodreads, Author Website, Book Website Synopsis: Long before she was the terror of Wonderland — the infamous Queen of Hearts — she was just a girl who wanted to fall in love. Catherine may be one of the most desired girls in Wonderland, and a favorite … More Heartless by Marissa Meyer | ALL THE DELICIOUS FOOD

Aerie by Maria Dahvana Headley || ALL THE PRETTY COVERS

October 14, 2016

Title: Aerie Author: Maria Dahvana Headley Genre: Magical Realism/Urban Fantasy Series: Yes. Book 2 of 2. Links: Goodreads, author website Synopsis: Where is home when you were born in the stars? Aza Ray is back on earth. Her boyfriend Jason is overjoyed. Her family is healed. She’s living a normal life, or as normal as … More Aerie by Maria Dahvana Headley || ALL THE PRETTY COVERS

Little Black Dresses, Little White Lies by Laura Stampler || Blogging & New York & Lies

September 24, 2016

Title: Little Black Dresses, Little White Lies Author: Laura Stampler Genre: Contemporary fiction/romance Links: Goodreads, Author Website Synopsis: Harper Anderson always believed she belonged somewhere more glamorous than her sleepy Northern California suburb. After all, how many water polo matches and lame parties in Bobby McKittrick’s backyard can one girl take? That’s why Harper is … More Little Black Dresses, Little White Lies by Laura Stampler || Blogging & New York & Lies

Futhermore by Tahereh Mafi || Color explosion

August 14, 2016

Title: Futhermore Author: Tahereh Mafi Links: Goodreads, Author Website Synopsis: There are only three things that matter to twelve-year-old Alice Alexis Queensmeadow: Mother, who wouldn’t miss her; magic and color, which seem to elude her; and Father, who always loved her. The day Father disappears from Ferenwood he takes nothing but a ruler with him. … More Futhermore by Tahereh Mafi || Color explosion