Category: YA

“Fable” Maritime YA Fantasy Preview

Book: "Fable" by Adrienne Young Genre: YA FantasyPublication Date: September 1st, 2020Blogger's Note: Thank you to NetGalley and Wednesday Books for my free advanced copy in exchange for an honest review!If you are a lover of YA Fantasy- stop what you're doing and check out this amazing upcoming new release from author, Adrienne Young! I've just … Continue reading “Fable” Maritime YA Fantasy Preview →

“A Court Of Mist And Fury” Book Review

Book: "A Court of Mist and Fury" by Sarah J. MaasGenre: YA Fantasy Rating: 5/5 Stars "A Court of Mist and Fury" is the second book in the "A Court of Thorns and Roses" series by Sarah J. Maas. After the defeat of Amarantha, Feyre returns to the Spring court as a newborn fae. With new powers … Continue reading “A Court Of Mist And Fury” Book Review →

“A Court of Thorns and Roses” Book Review

Book: "A Court of Thorns and Roses" by Sarah J. Maas Genre: Y/A Fantasy Rating: 5/5 Stars "A Court of Thorns and Roses" is the proof that Sarah J. Maas knows how to expertly weave a fantasy novel. The book tells the story of Feyre, a teen forced to keep her family alive by hunting … Continue reading “A Court of Thorns and Roses” Book Review →

“The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” Book Review

Book: “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” Author: Suzanne Collins Rating: 3+/5 Stars The Hunger Games are back again in “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” from author, Suzanne Collins. In this prequel to the original Hunger Game Series, the story follows young Coriolanus Snow on his rise to power. Snow is the notable antagonist … Continue reading “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” Book Review →

Book Musing: The Antagonist Point of View

After starting this book, "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" by Suzanne Collins, I realized that most of the books I have read are written from the protagonist's point of view. In fact almost every single book in my collection is centered on a hero/heroine who faces some kind of obstacle in the form of … Continue reading Book Musing: The Antagonist Point of View →

Happy Book Birthday to “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes”

The newest novel in the Hunger Games world by author Suzanne Collins is finally here! A decade after the hugely successful Hunger Games Trilogy took the world by storm, the author has released "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" on 5/19/2020. This prequel to the original Hunger Games Trilogy takes place in the capitol during the … Continue reading Happy Book Birthday to “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” →

“The Knockout Queen” Book Review

 Book: "The Knockout Queen" by Rufi Thorpe Genre: YA Fiction Rating: 5/5 Stars"The Knockout Queen" tells the dysfunctional story of two teenagers, Michael and Bunny. These two characters both come from the famed town of North Shore, but they couldn't be more different. Bunny is a tall, athletic and popular girl at school while Michael is a … Continue reading “The Knockout Queen” Book Review →

Currently Reading: “The Knockout Queen”

Book: "The Knockout Queen" by Rufi Thorpe Genre: YA FictionTrigger Warning: Violence, Sexual Harassment"The Knockout Queen" is my May Book of the Month book pick. This novel arrived at the perfect time since I just finished "Beach Read" and was ready to move onto a new book. "The Knockout Queen" tells the dysfunctional story of two … Continue reading Currently Reading: “The Knockout Queen” →

Book Mail: Vol. 1 Mother’s Day Edition

It is always exciting to look into the mailbox and see a package with your name on it! Since we've been staying home more than usual, I have been purchasing more books online and having them delivered rather than perusing our local bookstore. As a result, this past week there was a special delivery with … Continue reading Book Mail: Vol. 1 Mother’s Day Edition →