This one came to me as a review request from Ms. Ash, and I had decided before reading the blurb I had wanted to read this because my daughter shares a middle name with her. Then I got to the blurb, and it sounded so fun, it sealed the deal. Being the only barely magic… Continue reading Hiss, Amaya Ash
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Knight in Paper Armor, Nicholas Conley
I’m going to skip my usual summary of this book as I feel the blurb is more than accurate and summarizes Knight in Paper Armor much better than I could. The combination of issues happening in the book is a good cross between the horrors of the past, with a Sci-Fi and dystopian twist, bundled… Continue reading Knight in Paper Armor, Nicholas Conley
Take it Back, Kia Abdullah
16-year-old Jodie has come forward with claims of rape from 4 Muslim teenagers. Zara, a former barrister who is now a rape counselor, is tasked with listening to her story and supporting her every step of the way. Zara is also Muslim, and it creates rising tensions in her community. When the information gets leaked,… Continue reading Take it Back, Kia Abdullah
My Name is Anton, Catherine Ryan Hyde
Anton has gone through more in his 18 years of life than most people his age. But things start to look up when he meets and helps rescue his neighbor, Edith, from her abusive husband. But the age difference proves too much, especially considering it was the ‘60s. So while Edith goes into hiding, Anton… Continue reading My Name is Anton, Catherine Ryan Hyde
This Time Next Year, Sophie Cousens
The beginning of the blurb on Amazon really sums this up perfectly: “After thirty years of missed connections, they’re about to meet again...” I really think it’s a bit romantic, that Minnie and Quinn’s lives have intersected since their births. This one isn’t categorized as romance in Amazon as of today’s date, and I think… Continue reading This Time Next Year, Sophie Cousens
She Named Me Wolf, Tenkara Smart
She Named Me Wolf is about a boy with a ghost best friend. He has a wild imagination and meets friends in all the animals he meets. Stuck in an abusive home, it’s no wonder Wolf has such a vivid imagination. It makes for some fun adventures sometimes. While the writing is simplistic and starts… Continue reading She Named Me Wolf, Tenkara Smart
Love is Dead(ly), Gene Kendall
Brad can talk to ghosts and he can also send them into the great white light you always hear about. He’s figured out a way to turn this into a business that he runs semi-unsuccessfully with his ex-wife, Sandra. They are swimming in debt, and this newest case he’s picked up could be just the… Continue reading Love is Dead(ly), Gene Kendall
Daughter of the Song, Eliza Tilton
Daughter of the Song starts as a normal story about a girl named Arabella who has gone through something traumatic. Her family has moved her away, hoping to allow her to start over. The world has magic, but they try their best to keep it in check. Except for Leo, who has befriended a demon… Continue reading Daughter of the Song, Eliza Tilton
She Walks in Moonlight, Jennifer Silverwood
After a decade away from home, Danica’s brother Peter calls her, needing her home. He has leukemia and needs help with his children. Danica would have never dreamed of returning home, she’s run from her past for so long. But her brother needs her, so she hops on a plane and returns. Knowing that it… Continue reading She Walks in Moonlight, Jennifer Silverwood
Skin Curse, Kristin Jacques
We continue with Azzy on her journey to find her brother. But she’s at The House of Seven Smiles while she works out a plan. There she learns that the people surrounding her want the best for her. Azzy has untold abilities that she needs to learn to access. With proper training, she could go… Continue reading Skin Curse, Kristin Jacques
