'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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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 Raven King…
'The Raven King' by Maggie Stiefvater was a bewitching end to an incredibly imaginative series. Synopsis: For years, Gansey has been on a quest to find a lost king. One by one, he's drawn others into his mission: Ronan, who steals from dreams; Adam, whose life is no longer his own; Noah, whose life is no … Continue reading The Raven King…
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…
LitJoy Crate’s ‘Dark Fairytale’ box…
As always, I was eager to receive my LitJoy Crate and this box was no exception. 'Dark Fairytale' is right up my street for themes and I checked the tracking on the box everyday until it was delivered. Included was: • Exclusive Labyrinth inspired coin purse by LitJoy • Exclusive Hocus Pocus pillow case by … Continue reading LitJoy Crate’s ‘Dark Fairytale’ box…
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…
Owlcrate’s ‘Lost in a Bookstore’ box…
I wasn't sure where Owlcrate would go with this theme when they first announced it and I was even more interested to know whey the released the news that they would be including two newly released books. It's not unheard of for Owlcrate to include an extra book in their box but they don't do … Continue reading Owlcrate’s ‘Lost in a Bookstore’ box…
