When all is lost, look to the stars.Vega has lived in the valley her whole life—forbidden by her mother to leave the safety of its borders because of the unknown threats waiting for her in the wilds beyond. But when Vega sees an omen in the sky—one she cannot ignore—she is forced to leave the… Continue reading A Wilderness of Stars, Shea Ernshaw
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Circe, Madeline Miller
As a lover of mythology and lore, Greek mythology tends to be my least favorite. Perhaps it’s because I haven’t found it told in a way that pulls at my insides, until Circe. It’s easy to see why it has almost 30,000 favorable ratings on Amazon. I love to peruse reviews before my own and… Continue reading Circe, Madeline Miller
The Silent Unseen, Amanda McCrina
“… We were both the same kind of stubborn.” In wartime, people make tough decisions. Sometimes things go in directions they might never have dreamed possible. The Silent Unseen is a convoluted tale of two teens whose paths cross in life-altering ways. Told in alternating viewpoints, we experience the unlikely friendship between Maria and Kostya.… Continue reading The Silent Unseen, Amanda McCrina
Hotel Magnifique, Emily J. Taylor
The hardcover for this skated in at the last minute, and I was worried I wouldn’t get the book done in time for release day. That was a silly worry, as any reader who starts this will find it near impossible to put down. Taylor has drawn the reader in with a magical hotel. This… Continue reading Hotel Magnifique, Emily J. Taylor
Opium and Absinthe, Lydia Kang
As this book is well-reviewed, I don't have tons more to add that other people haven't already said. I loved the slow build-up of the storyline. I liked Tillie's persistence in everything she did. From writing Nelly to pushing back against her mother and grandmother, she never stopped striving to find justice for her sister.… Continue reading Opium and Absinthe, Lydia Kang
No Filter and Other Lies, Crystal Maldonado
I got this in the B&N preorder sale because I had read Fat Chance Charlie Vega last year and fell in love. Unfortunately, this one came with a few issues for me. The first is that Kat is a pretty horrible person. Her mother is absolute garbage. While Kat has supportive grandparents, the fact they… Continue reading No Filter and Other Lies, Crystal Maldonado
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