Nothing inspires more romantic fervor of the past than that period in American history that is best defined by the term manifest destiny. The idea that the US not only should, but had a divine endorsement to go from coast to coast, drove the desire of my ancestors to go west. (Or, in my case, […]
Publisher: Harper Collins
Average Rating: 3.87
Waiting On Wednesday
Waiting on Wednesday is a feature hosted by Breaking The Spine where I talk about books that I am eagerly anticipating! This week, my WoW pick is….. If you stop by here at all, you know that I am no much of a middle grade reader, but I di find great […]
A Madness So Discreet By Mindy McGinnis
A Madness So Discreet was one of my must have ARCs at the Texas Library Association convention and has been highly anticipated by many readers. I am here to say that ti was worth the wait. You see right away that Grace is not mentally ill, but she is under an emotional strain so tremendous […]
The White Rose By Amy Ewing
The Jewel ended with a very good (painful) cliffhanger so I was eager to start The White Rose and to pick up Violet’s quest, once again. After the debacle with Ash, they were in terrible danger, but with the help of two very unlikely allies, they barely escape. That is when the story really starts […]
Dumplin’ By Julie Murphy
There is something about Willowdean’s confidence in who she is (smart, hardworking, funny) and who she is not (defined by her dress size or any other physical characteristic) that made me wish I was more like her in almost every way. I think that is the magic of this book, that you are 100% […]
Blog Tour: A Step Toward Falling
I am so thrilled to be on the tour for this fabulous book. Ever since I read Say What You Will, I have been a fan of Cammie McGovern. After you read my thoughts on A Step Toward Falling, don’t forget to enter for a chance to win some fabulous prizes and visit the other […]
Infinite In Between By Carolyn Mackler
Infinite In Between sums up all that is great about YA, in that is gives the reader a story that covers so much of what every teen feels, and since we were all once teens, I think everyone can relate to at least one of the five main characters. Their triumphs, their heartbreaks, and […]
Between The Notes By Sharon Huss Roat
I have always thought that while we are talking about diversity in books, we need to include income level as a part of diverse reading for all ages. In that way, Between the Notes was able to write a story that provided some insight into a family that is struggling economically. It did a pretty […]
The Queen Of The Tearling By Erika Johansen
I am glad that I gave this book a little space before I read it. The trouble with hyped books is that it’s pretty hard to avoid influence while everyone is talking about it. I felt like I was able to read it and really appreciate it this way, and I did. I really […]
A Sense Of The Infinite By Hilary T. Smith
Annabeth lives for her friend Noe because, in many ways, Annabeth hates herself. The easiest way to escape that hatred is to throw her life into someone else’s and Noe’s larger-than-life personality was an easy escape. Annabeth’s struggles and the emotional weight she shoulders is below the radar of the adults in her life, […]