I am always a little more forgiving of first books in a series because there have been some series that didn’t entirely grab me at first, but that really came into their own in the second and third installments. This is the situation I found myself in when reading Red Queen. The world of […]
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Blog Tour: Memory Of Water
Welcome to my stop of the blog tour for Memory Of Water, hosted by Me, My Shelf, and I. I am sharing my thoughts about this interesting book, so thanks for stopping by. Don’t forget to click the tour banner for the rest of the tour schedule. Memory of Water is not […]
There Will Be Lies By Nick Lake
There Will Be Lies as a book that I thought would be one thing and ended up being something completely different. The book is narrated by Shelby, who is obviously very smart but also very sheltered. Her views on her life could be called typically teen, as she longs for more freedom, more excitement, and […]
The Unfinished Life of Addison Stone By Adele Griffin
When I first started reading The Unfinished Life Of Addison Stone, I had to stop and look up whether this was actually a true story or not. (It’s fiction, by the way.) Complete with artwork, photos, and excerpts from interviews with friends, boyfriends, and family members, Addison Stone’s brief and tumultuous […]
Atlantia By Ally Condie
It’s time to confess that I thought this was a story about mermaids (oops) but it was actually a very interesting book from an author on my favorites list. A story about a society that is isolated environmentally, like being underwater, is not necessarily a new idea, but I really thought the world of […]
Afterworlds By Scott Westerfeld
Afterworlds was an entertaining look at one young author’s pre-debut year and the book she wrote. The little insights into the world of a debut author will be funny for those who have any contact with authors or publishing. You might even spot some of your favorite YA authors, disguised behind names, of course. This […]
Evidence Of Things Not Seen By Lindsey Lane
What I thought was going to be a mystery about a missing teen turned into a story that wasn’t quite non-linear, but wasn’t quite linear, either. The disappearance of Tommy Smythe has confounded the small Texas town where he lived. The story is told in first person, one sided conversations with law enforcement, scraps of […]
Rooms By Lauren Oliver
I suppose if you forced me to reduce this book to a one sentence recap, it would be that we are all haunted, in one way or another. Lauren Oliver sets up a deeply dysfunctional family with an almost too slow start, but the story gained its momentum and I ended up enjoying the writing, […]
Anatomy Of A Misfit By Andrea Portes
The first thing that drew me to this story was the voice. Anika is raw and funny, sparing us none of her thoughts, no matter how awkward or confused. Even when they made me cringe, I was glad that her unfiltered way of narrating the story was so strong because I think it really […]
The Miniaturist By Jessie Burton
Amsterdam of the 17th century was one of lucrative trade, strict religious practice, and an underbelly of indulgence. All of these aspects seemed to also exist within the Brandt household and serve as the three central motivations for the characters in The Miniaturist. The setting was vividly explored, not only in the city of […]