Title: The House Author: Christina Lauren Genre: YA Horror Published: 2015 My Rating: ★★★★★ When her family can no longer afford to send her to private school, Delilah returns to public school in her hometown. There, she thrusts herself upon the mysterious boy she’s had a crush on since forever. Gavin has a secret–his house […]
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[Review] The Love Interest – Cale Dietrich
Title: The Love Interest Author: Cale Dietrich Genre: YA Fiction Published: 2017 My Rating: ★★ Caden is a Nice, the boy next door. Dyl is a Bad, the tortured and dangerous hot guy. After years of training to become spies–specifically, the Love Interest of a Chosen (a person who will one day likely have great influence and power)–the […]
“What Should I Read Next?” Podcast by Anne Bogel
I’ve recently begun listening to the podcast What Should I Read Next?, hosted by Anne Bogel over at Modern Mrs. Darcy. Each week she interviews a new guest. They are bloggers, fellow podcasters, authors, bookstore owners–basically people who love talking about books. Each episode is structured the same: The guest shares three books they love, one book they didn’t like, and […]
[Review] Outlander – Diana Gabaldon
Title: Outlander Author: Diana Gabaldon Genre: Historical Fantasy Published: 1991 My Rating: ★★★★★ After WWII ends, army nurse Claire Randall vacations in the highlands of Scotland with her husband. While visiting a standing stone in an ancient circle, she is hurled back in time to 1743, where her life becomes intertwined with a young Scots warrior. Holy […]
[Book Review] Holding Up the Universe – Jennifer Niven
Title: Holding Up the Universe Author: Jennifer Niven Genre: YA Fiction Published: 2016 My Rating: ★★★★★ The sudden death of her mother caused Libby Strout to overeat to the point where she could no longer move and had to be cut out of her house. Now she’s lost half the weight and is returning to school […]
[Book Review] The Sin Eater’s Daughter – Melinda Salisbury
Title: The Sin Eater’s Daughter Author: Melinda Salisbury Genre: YA Fantasy Published: 2015 My Rating: ★★★★ Twylla gives up her future as a Sin Eater to become a goddess-embodied. Betrothed to the prince, she carries out her duty as the queen’s executioner for those who commit treason. The very touch of her skin kills. The court, even the […]
Receipt Shenanigans, Texans, and The Hate U Give
Last month I ordered some books from Barnes and Noble. After ravaging the box to get to my babies, I normally tear up my receipt. I have no need to return books unless they’re damaged. Thankfully, none of them were, but this is not always the case. I have an ongoing feud with the mailman. Instead of getting out […]
[Review] Chocolat – Joanne Harris
Title: Chocolat Author: Joanne Harris Genre: Fiction/Magical Realism Published: 2000 My rating: ★★★ The small village of Lansquenet-sous-Tannes is shaken by the arrival of Vianne Rocher and her young daughter. The parish priest especially doesn’t take kindly to the opening of her chocolate shop and the influence she has on his flock. *** Frankly, I’m miffed. […]
How My Bullet Journal Curtailed My Book Hoarding
I buy too many books. Far more than I actually read. I have hundreds of dejected and unread books on my shelves. If you’ve read my previous posts on the subject, you’ll know I fail at willpower. However, this past month, I believe I have finally found a solution. Now, before you scoff at me in […]
[Review] The Gentleman – Forrest Leo
Title: The Gentleman Author: Forrest Leo Genre: Fantasy Published: 2016 My Rating: ★★★★★ Lionel Savage, an eccentric poet in Victorian London, finds out from his butler that he’s broke after furnishing his private library with books. He marries a young woman for her money. Six months into this loveless marriage, he realizes his muse has left him and […]