'Just A Girl' by Carrie Mesrobian Published: 28th March 2018 Format: Hardcover, 304 pages Synopsis: Senior Rianne Hettrick-Wynne has had her share of hookups and parties in small-town Wereford, Minnesota. Now volleyball season is over and her once-solid friendships are unraveling, while an all-of-a-sudden relationship with Luke Pinsky is weirdly becoming serious. Add to that … Continue reading Just A Girl…
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99 Percent Mine
99 Percent Mine by Sally Thorne Published: 29th January 2019 Format: Paperback, 368 pages Synopsis: Darcy Barrett has travelled the world, and can categorically say that no one measures up to Tom Valeska, whose only flaw is that Darcy’s twin brother Jamie saw him first and claimed him forever as his best friend. Despite Darcy’s … Continue reading 99 Percent Mine
S.T.A.G.S…
'S.T.A.G.S.' by M. A. Bennett Published: 10th August 2017 Format: Paperback, 290 pages Synopsis:It is the autumn term and Greer MacDonald is struggling to settle into the sixth form at the exclusive St. Aidan the Great boarding school, known to its privileged pupils as S.T.A.G.S. Just when she despairs of making friends Greer receives a … Continue reading S.T.A.G.S…
These Rebel Waves…
'These Rebel Waves' by Sara Raasch Synopsis: Adeluna is a soldier. Five years ago, she helped the magic-rich island of Grace Loray overthrow its oppressor, Argrid, a country ruled by religion. When an Argridian delegate vanishes during peace talks with Grace Loray’s new Council, Argrid demands brutal justice—but Lu suspects something more dangerous is at work. … Continue reading These Rebel Waves…
The Bird and the Blade…
'The Bird and the Blade' by Megan Bannen cut me up. Synopsis: As a slave in the Kipchak Khanate, Jinghua has lost everything: including her freedom… until the kingdom is conquered by enemy forces and she finds herself an unlikely conspirator in the escape of Prince Khalaf and his irascible father across the vast Mongol Empire. … Continue reading The Bird and the Blade…
Give The Dark My Love…
'Give The Dark My Love' by Beth Revis was perfect for my black soul. Synopsis: When seventeen-year-old Nedra Brysstain leaves her home in the rural, northern territories of Lunar Island to attend the prestigious Yugen Academy, she has only one goal in mind: learn the trade of medicinal alchemy. A scholarship student, Nedra doesn't quite … Continue reading Give The Dark My Love…
A Curse So Dark And Lonely…
'A Curse So Dark And Lonely' by Brigid Kemmerer captured my soul. Synopsis: Cursed by a powerful enchantress to repeat the autumn of his eighteenth year over and over, Prince Rhen knew he could be saved if a girl fell for him. But that was before he learned that at the end of each autumn, … Continue reading A Curse So Dark And Lonely…
Mirage…
'Mirage' by Somaiya Daud is a short book without much intrigue. Synopsis: In a star system dominated by the brutal Vathek empire, eighteen-year-old Amani is a dreamer. She dreams of what life was like before the occupation; she dreams of writing poetry like the old-world poems she adores. But when adventure comes for Amani, it is … Continue reading Mirage…
Night of Cake and Puppets…
'Night of Cake and Puppets' by Laini Taylor was adorable. Synopsis: Petite though she may be, Zuzana is not known for timidity. But when it comes to the simple matter of talking to Mik, her courage deserts her. Now, enough is enough. Zuzana is determined to make the first move, and she has a fistful of … Continue reading Night of Cake and Puppets…
An Enchantment of Ravens…
'An Enchantment of Ravens' by Margaret Rogerson was charming. Synopsis: Isobel is a prodigy portrait artist with a dangerous set of clients: the sinister fair folk, immortal creatures who cannot bake bread, weave cloth, or put a pen to paper without crumbling to dust. But when she receives her first royal patron—Rook, the autumn prince—she makes … Continue reading An Enchantment of Ravens…
