Today is the day, folks! Patchwork Press’s newest title is officially out in the world, and it;s 100% wonderful. This retelling of Poe’s classic poem is Erica Crouch writing at her best (yet). As far as I’m concerened, it’s a must read! Especially when you consider that the ebook is only 99 cents! Add Madly, […]
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Review: The Secret Diary of Lizzie Bennet
Publisher: Touchstone Publish Date: June 24th, 2014 Source: ARC Goodreads Rating: 4/5 stars – A great way to revisit these characters that I already miss so much. About the book: A modern adaptation of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice based on the Emmy Award-winning phenomenon, The Lizzie Bennet Diaries.There is a great deal that goes into making a video blog. […]
Read the rest of this entry »Review: How I Live Now by Meg Rosoff
Publisher: Wendy Lamb Books Publish Date: November 30th, 2004 Source: Purchased Goodreads Rating: 4.5/5 – Definitely an unusual read but I’m so glad I decided to give this one a chance. About the book: “Every war has turning points and every person too.” Fifteen-year-old Daisy is sent from Manhattan to England to visit her aunt and […]
Read the rest of this entry »Review: Elusion by Claudia Gabel and Cheryl Klam
Series: Elusion, #1 Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books Publish Date: March 18th, 2014 Source: ARC Goodreads Rating: 3/5 – A thought provoking take on the direction that virtual reality technology can go and some of the side effects that go with it. About the book: Soon, Elusion® will change the world and life as we know it. […]
Read the rest of this entry »Review: Cress by Marissa Meyer
Series: The Lunar Chronicles, #3 Publisher: Feiwel & Friends Publish Date: February 4th, 2014 Source: ARC Goodreads Rating: 5/5 – Quite possibly my favorite book so far in this already awesome series! About the book: Rapunzel’s tower is a satellite. She can’t let down her hair—or her guard. In this third book in the bestselling […]
Read the rest of this entry »Review: Tin Star by Cecil Castellucci
Series: Tin Star, #1 Publisher: Roaring Brook Press Publish Date: February 25th, 2014 Source: ARC Goodreads Rating: 4/5 – A surprise sci-fi hit that I didn’t see coming but will definitely be reading again. About the book: On their way to start a new life, Tula and her family travel on the Prairie Rose, a colony ship […]
Read the rest of this entry »Review: Blackout by Robison Wells
Series: Blackout, #1 Publisher: HarperTeen Publish Date: October 1st, 2013 Source: ARC Goodreads Rating: 3/5 – An action packed sci-fi/superhero read that left me a little confused. About the book: Laura and Alec are trained terrorists. Jack and Aubrey are high school students. There was no reason for them to ever meet. But now, a mysterious […]
Read the rest of this entry »Review: Avalon by Mindee Arnett
Series: Avalon, #1 Publisher: Balzer & Bray Publish Date: January 21st, 2014 Source: ARC Goodreads Rating: 5/5 – My new favorite sci-fi series! A ragtag group of teenage mercenaries who crew the spaceship Avalon stumble upon a conspiracy that could threaten the entire galaxy in this fascinating and fast-paced sci-fi adventure from author Mindee Arnett. […]
Read the rest of this entry »Review: Flame by Amy Kathleen Ryan
Series: Sjy Chasers, #3 Publisher: St. Martin’s Griffin Publish Date: January 7t, 2014 Source: ARC Goodreads Rating: 4/5 – A great finish to a wonderful sci-fi series. About the book: In the thrilling conclusion to the Sky Chasers series Waverly, Kieran, and Seth struggle to survive on-board the New Horizon—and take down their enemies before it’s […]
Read the rest of this entry »Review: Six Months Later by Natalie D. Richards
Publisher: Sourcebooks Fire Publish Date: October 1st, 2013 Source: ARC Goodreads Rating: 4/5 – The best YA thriller/mystery I’ve read in a long time. About the book: Chloe didn’t think about it much when she nodded off in study hall on that sleepy summer day. But when she wakes up, snow is on the ground […]
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