Let’s Talk | Is There a Bigger Word for Slump?

Let’s Talk is a space to express opinion and let it all out here, in the comments and social media.  I've talked about depression and buying books, but I haven't really touched on the dreaded slump. As readers, we know what it means to be in a slump and it really sucks. We want to …

A Golden Fury | BLOG TOUR | ARC Review

A Golden Fury Author: Samantha Cohoe Publisher: Wednesday Books Pages: 352 Publication: October 13th, 2020 Age Group: 13+ Purchase: Amazon Wednesday Books Barnes & Noble Book Depository Official Synopsis: Thea Hope longs to be an alchemist out of the shadow of her famous mother. The two of them are close to creating the legendary Philosopher’s …

Dread the Harvest Moon | BLOG TOUR | FEAR THE DROWNING DEEP REVIEW

First of all, I’d like to thank Brittany Bowler from @brittanyrambles and my good friend Sarah Marsh for giving me the opportunity to help promote the new companion novel to Fear the Drowning Deep. Dread the Harvest Moon returns to the world Sarah created in 2016, this time following Bridey’s sister Liss as she must …

Let’s Talk | New Adult vs. Young Adult

So, this is something I've been pondering since I finished reading Talia Hibbert's Get a Life, Chloe Brown. As some of you may know, I am normally a big stickler for young adult books. I love my fantasy, my romance, the drama, the happy endings, the cliffhangers that leave me waiting and requesting the sequel. …

Get a Life, Chloe Brown (The Brown Sisters, #1) | REVIEW

Get a Life, Chloe Brown (The Brown Sisters, #1) Author: Talia Hibbert Publisher: Avon Pages: 369 Age Group: 17+ Amazon Avon Barnes & Noble Book Depository Synopsis: Chloe Brown is a chronically ill computer geek with a goal, a plan, and a list. After almost—but not quite—dying, she’s come up with seven directives to help …

I’ll Be the One | REVIEW

I'll Be the One Author: Lyla Lee Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books Pages: 336 Age Group: 12+ Amazon Katherine Tegen Books Barnes & Noble Book Depository Synopsis: The world of K-Pop has never met a star like this. Debut author Lyla Lee delivers a deliciously fun, thoughtful rom-com celebrating confidence and body positivity—perfect for fans of …

Red, White & Royal Blue | REVIEW

Red, White & Royal Blue Author: Casey McQuiston Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin Pages: 412 Age Group: 16+ Amazon St. Martin's Griffin Barnes & Noble Book Depository Official Synopsis: First Son Alex Claremont-Diaz is the closest thing to a prince this side of the Atlantic. With his intrepid sister and the Veep’s genius granddaughter, they’re the …

Let’s Talk | Depression and Buying Books

Let's Talk is a space to express opinion and let it all out here, in the comments and social media.  For the past month or so, I've had a problem. Normally, there is nothing wrong with buying books and contributing to the success of an author's work. Tuesdays are what readers look forward to: new …

10 Things I Hate About Pinky | BLOG TOUR | ARC REVIEW

10 Things I Hate About Pinky (Dimple & Rishi #3) Author: Sandhya Menon Publisher: Simon Pulse Pages: 368 Publication: July 21st, 2020 Age Group: 13+ Purchase: Amazon Simon Pulse Barnes & Noble Book Depository Official Synopsis: The follow-up to When Dimple Met Rishi and There’s Something about Sweetie follows Pinky and Samir as they pretend to …

Mayhem|BLOG TOUR|ARC Review

Mayhem Author: Estelle Laure Publisher: Wednesday Books Pages: 304 Publication: July 14th, 2020 Age Group: 14+ Purchase: Amazon Wednesday Books Barnes & Noble Book Depository Official Synopsis: The Lost Boys meets Wilder Girls in this supernatural feminist YA novel. It's 1987 and unfortunately it's not all Madonna and cherry lip balm. Mayhem Brayburn has always known there was …