Sheltered has our main character, James, telling the story to other “risers” of what brought him here. The story was unique in that way. “We were all just victims of circumstance-lost souls in a lost world.” Kids who have survived and come through the worse are trying to make it through each day. The world… Continue reading Sheltered, Jacob Paul Patchen
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A Million Reasons Why, Jessica Strawser
I like the idea of finding DNA relatives you don’t know you have. I found a cousin I didn’t know I had, and it was pretty exciting. But reading this was a slow climb in, combined with long-winded, go nowhere chapters that didn’t work for me. There were a lot of things that didn’t contribute… Continue reading A Million Reasons Why, Jessica Strawser
The Girl in Cell 49B, Dorian Box
Last week I reviewed book 1, The Hiding Girl. You can read that review here. I received this book as an ARC from Bookish and worried that I wouldn’t be able to follow the story because it’s the second book in a series. I bought book 1, and raced through it because I loved it… Continue reading The Girl in Cell 49B, Dorian Box
Spellmaker, Charlie N. Holmberg
I had a blog post all typed out with images that would help tell the story of this. But then I deleted it all because I felt it gave a few spoilers, and it just wouldn't be fair to Charlie or other readers. If you've followed my blog, you know that I love Charlie's books… Continue reading Spellmaker, Charlie N. Holmberg
10 Books to Look Forward To in March
I plan these kinds of posts for at least a week, after torturing myself for a few weeks before that, trying to narrow down 10 books that I am looking forward to. I have a list on Amazon that is only unreleased books, and I check that list *all the time*. So I see these… Continue reading 10 Books to Look Forward To in March
When No One is Watching, Alyssa Cole
This is the kind of thriller that lays a lot of groundwork and then creeps up on you. When things go wrong, they swiftly get worse. There is a lot of history in this book, and I think Cole does a fantastic job of showing the reader the ramifications of gentrification. We also see how… Continue reading When No One is Watching, Alyssa Cole
The Hiding Girl, Dorian Box
I bought this because I won an ARC of book 2, and I needed to know who this brave, whip-smart young girl was. I am so glad I bought this. Even if I didn’t have book 2, this is a book you don’t want to miss. While she’s only 12, Emily is incredibly smart. Her… Continue reading The Hiding Girl, Dorian Box
Beth & Lucy, Katherine Shade
Let’s pretend you have a favorite series. Okay, we don’t have to pretend about that part. But what would you do if your favorite character showed up at your door, telling you she has read about you her entire life? Sounds fun, and maybe a bit scary, right? That's why I jumped at the chance… Continue reading Beth & Lucy, Katherine Shade
The Ladies of the Secret Circus, Constance Sayers
Known to have a little magic, Lara is preparing for her wedding. But when her fiance doesn’t show up, she knows something is amiss. As Lara tries to move on in her life, she keeps getting called back to him and her past. She must uncover the secrets that arise to move on. I’m particularly… Continue reading The Ladies of the Secret Circus, Constance Sayers
Amelia Unabridged, Ashley Schumacher
Do you ever read a digital book and find yourself highlighting so much text that your notes are incredibly full, and you have trouble deciding which of the many things you’ve highlighted should be a part of your review? There are so many aspects to this book that I love it’s making it hard to… Continue reading Amelia Unabridged, Ashley Schumacher
