By: Manuela Soares A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness Inspired by an idea from Siobhan Dowd Illustrations by Jim Kay “Stories don’t always have happy endings.” Heart-wrenching. Tear-jerking. Soul crushing. Incredible. This story is all those and so much more. Inspired by Siobhan Dowd, Patrick Ness has crafted a story that will tear your... Continue Reading →
TBR Tuesday: May 2018
Hello! Cait Marie here with the first TBR Tuesday! Some of you may have noticed that I am going through books like crazy this year. However, for every book I read, it seems like three more are added to my TBR (To Be Read list). There are just so many things I want to read,... Continue Reading →
Cait’s Review of “Child of Water” by Lela Grayce
*I received an ARC copy of this book from the author for an honest review. Child of Water is a short story in the Lunar Medallion series by Lela Grayce. This story takes place on Earth at the same time as the events happening in Gaai. In this book, Elara has just left an abusive... Continue Reading →
Cait’s Review of “Carve the Mark” & “The Fates Divide” by Veronica Roth
By: Cait Marie I have decided to do one review for both books in Veronica Roth’s newest duology. Let’s start with the non-spoiler stuff! Find the book here!Carve the Mark is a young adult science fiction novel that takes place on a different planet. This planet, Thuvhe, is divided into two opposing sides with very... Continue Reading →
Cait’s Review of “The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue” by Mackenzi Lee
By: Cait Marie The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzi Lee is absolutely brilliant. I adored this book! I actually listened to the audiobook, which is something I’ve never had the patience or attention span for. But this book was so exciting and funny that I loved listening to it. It was narrated... Continue Reading →
Cait’s May Book Haul
By: Cait Marie April was a crazy month for books! The more I delve into this book community, the more obsessed I become. Recently, I have joined some reading groups and subscribed to some newsletters all leading to a lot of books. I actually bought or received 29 books this month. TWENTY. NINE. Most of... Continue Reading →
Cait’s Review of “Areion” by Lela Grayce
By: Cait Marie Okay, I know it's not Tuesday, but I was excited to share about this book, so we're making an exception to the schedule. What's the point of making my own website if I can't talk about books whenever I want, right? *I received an ARC copy of this book from the author... Continue Reading →
Jenny’s Review of “The Salmon of Doubt” by Douglas Adams
By: Jenny Gardner Douglas Adams is a name synonymous with science fiction. The worlds of Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy combined with Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency encompass a vast universe of wondrous adventures. Douglas’s early passing left a lot of questions unanswered and stories untold. The Salmon of Doubt explores those tales. Editorial Companion,... Continue Reading →
Hayley’s Review of “The Selection” by Kiera Cass
By: Hayley Green There will be spoilers at the end of this review that are marked clearly. Stop reading if you want to know what happens by reading it. Do you remember when The Hunger Games came out and for several months afterwards Hunger Games knockoffs were being published? This falls into this category. Sure,... Continue Reading →
Brandi’s Review of “Sun Kisses” by Lynda Beaver
By: Brandi Goss Find the book here!Adorable, and my freckled six year old agrees! My two girls and I really enjoyed this story. Mommy and Elly, who is six, are covered with sun kisses, and I am glad that someone shared a different view other than a religious one on the difference between people. My... Continue Reading →
