A hilarious, action-packed look at the apocalypse that combines a touching tale of friendship, a thrilling war story, and an all out kung-fu infused mission to save the world. Gonzo Lubitch and his best friend have been inseparable since birth. They grew up together, they studied kung-fu together, they rebelled in college together, and… Read More The Gone-Away World – Book Review
City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare ISBN: 9781406307634 Published: 7th July 2008 Paperback, 411 pages Genre: YA, Fantasy, Paranormal, Romance Rating: 8.5/10 WARNING: This review may contain spoilers from the first book in the series City of Bones. By the Angel! Everything kicks off in the second installment of The Mortal Instruments series.… Read More City of Ashes – Book Review
They Mostly Come Out At Night by Benedict Patrick My rating: 4 of 5 stars They Mostly Come Out at Night I was given this book in place of an honest review. They Mostly Come out at Night is a story that revolves around a young man named Lonan. Lonan lives in a small… Read More They Mostly Come Out at Night – Book Review
Perfume, The Story of A Murderer by Patrick Süskind This books full title is Perfume, The Story of a Murderer which is a very accurate description. However, the title in itself is also ambiguous. How is something so inconspicuous as perfume associated with the violence of murder? The story straight away won me over because it is set… Read More Perfume, The Story of a Murderer – Book Review
The Reluctant Duchess Author: Roseanna M. White Paperback: 400 Pages Series: Ladies of the Manor (Book 2) Publisher: (April 5, 2016) Blurb: Will Fleeing the Scottish Highlands Only Leave Her in More Danger? Lady Rowena Kinnaird may be the heiress to a Highland earldom, but she’s never felt good enough–not for her father,… Read More The Reluctant Duchess – Book Review
Crossing in Time by D. L. Orton Genre: Romance, Science Fiction Remember how incredible it feels to fall in love? This genre-defying love story will have you racing against the clock through a dystopian nightmare, climbing naked into a quirky time machine, and waking up on a tropical beach, twenty years younger, with your… Read More Crossing in Time – Book Review
Southern Solstice by Sarah Sadler Ya’ll, this book is so much fun. I’ve been reading a lot of depressing novels lately (Hausfrau, My Sunshine Away, All the Light We Cannot See), and it was a breath of fresh (and much needed) air to pick up this witty and lovable book.
Room by Emma Donoghue Publication Date: September 13th 2010 Publisher: Picador Genre(s): Contemporary, Adult Series Status: Stand alone Pages: 401 Format and Source: Paperback, Owned Rating: 5 out of 5 Synopsis from Goodreads: It’s Jack’s birthday and he’s excited about turning five. Jack lives with his Ma in Room, which has a locked door and a skylight, and measures 11… Read More Room – Book Review
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas Format: Hardcover Pages: 464 pages Published: February 28, 2017 Publisher: Balzer + Bray Genre: Young Adult, Fiction Synopsis: Sixteen-year-old Starr Carter moves between two worlds: the poor neighborhood where she lives and the fancy suburban prep school she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is shattered when Starr witnesses the… Read More The Hate U Give – Book Review
Author: Roshani Chokshi Series: The Star-Touched Queen #2 Source: ARC via Publisher Publisher: St. Martin’s Griffin Publication Date: March 28, 2017 Rating: 5/5 stars Summary: Gauri, the princess of Bharata, has been taken as a prisoner of war by her kingdom’s enemies. Faced with a future of exile and scorn, Gauri has nothing left… Read More A Crown of Wishes – Book Review
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