No one is more surprised than I am by how much I loved this book! SYNOPSIS What If It's Us meets They Both Die at the End in this postapocalyptic, queer YA adventure romance from debut author Erik J. Brown. Perfect for fans of Adam Silvera, Alex London, and Heartstopper by Alice Oseman. When Andrew stumbles upon Jamie's house, he's... Continue Reading →
A YA romantic Groundhog's Day? I will freely admit that time loop stories are hard for me to pass up but equally difficult to enjoy and this one ticked all the boxes! SYNPOSIS Barrett Bloom is hoping college will be a fresh start after a messy high school experience. But when school begins on September... Continue Reading →
A gorgeously told story that highlights how our environmental crisis impacts the world we see and the one beyond our imagination and how friends and family can come together to save each other. SYNOPSIS Nina is a Lipan girl in our world. She's always felt there was something more out there. She still believes in... Continue Reading →
A fantasy rom com that finally answers the question, "What happens at the end of a quest?" F.T. Lukens has written a story for all of us that have debated the what reality might look like in the ever after. SYNOPSIS Carry On meets Arthurian legend in this subversive, “delightfully original and whimsical” (Kirkus Reviews) young... Continue Reading →
I read the first book in the Warrior Heir series more than 10 years ago. I picked it up, sat down and consumed the book. Excitedly, I grabbed the second book and....lost interest. I couldn't remember why but, after a bit of insomnia, I decided to jump back into the series. This series was a... Continue Reading →
I don't know what you were planning to read this October but I cannot recommend this collection highly enough. This short story collection of fairy tales, dark and delicious, was the perfect way to start my October. SYNOPSIS Twelve tales, twelve dangerous tales of mystery, magic, and rebellious hearts. Each twists like a spindle to... Continue Reading →
Y'all....this trilogy was a ride. From start to finish I struggled to put them down and the final book in the series had me sitting in my kitchen, perched on the edge of my seat. That kitchen seat is miserable! I just couldn't take the three seconds to walk into another room and get comfortable.... Continue Reading →
Oh Alfred, how I would love to adopt you and (try) to keep you safe. This is truly the most likable and surprising hero story I have read in years. SYNOPSIS Alfred Kropp was just trying to survive high school when his guardian uncle gets him roped into a suspicious get-rich-quick scheme that changes his... Continue Reading →
Edward's version of the story may not have provided me the tips and tricks of dealing with a pandemic that I was hoping for in Midnight Sun, but he certainly provided me with a trip back in time to 2008 when I was first introduced to Twilight. If you just want to escape back to... Continue Reading →
This action-packed sequel to Aurora Rising kept my heart thumping (and breaking) for 495 pages. I cannot wait for the next book! SYNOPSIS First, the bad news: an ancient evil—you know, your standard consume-all-life-in-the-galaxy deal—is about to be unleashed. The good news? Squad 312 is standing by to save the day. They’ve just got to take care... Continue Reading →
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