Half-Life: ARC Review

Half Life is an intriguing YA Sci Fi that led me to writing this hot mess of a review because I love the book, but it could have been more.Rating: 4.25 Stars An ARC of this novel was sent to me by the publisher at my request. All thoughts and opinions expressed below are completely …

Girls Save the World in This One: ARC Review

I never thought I’d type out the phrase “this girl power, zombie apocalypse book is an absolute delight”, but here we are.Rating: 4.75 Stars This novel was originally sent to me via eARC by Penguin Teen with the option to review. I ended up purchasing my own copy of the novel via audiobook, which is …

Aurora Burning: Non Spoiler ARC Review

Breathtaking, pulse pounding, and mind altering, Aurora Burning will sear itself on to the souls of Kaufman and Kristoff fans.Rating: 4 Stars This review original appeared on TheNerdDaily.com. Thank you to the publisher for providing me a copy of this ARC for review. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are completely my own and not …

The Kingdom: Book Review

Though told in my favorite style of storytelling, The Kingdom failed to connect and lacked the character development I need to enjoy a story.Rating: 2.75 stars The KingdomAuthor: Jess RothenbergPublisher: Henry Holt & CompanyRelease Date: May 28th, 2019Synopsis: Welcome to the Kingdom… where 'Happily Ever After' isn't just a promise, but a rule.Glimmering like a …

Dark of the West: Book Review

Dark of the West by Joanna Hathaway is a hard nut to crack. Steeped in World War II era inspiration and saturated with political intrigue, Dark of the West is certain to appeal to fans of Historical Fiction. But what about those of us who picked the book up for the forbidden romance, betrayals, and …

Scavenge the Stars: ARC Review

Bristling with revenge and betrayal, Scavenge the Stars will intrigue readers into the final moments and leave them desperate for more.Rating: 4.25 Stars An eARC of this book was provided to me by the publisher via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are completely my own and not influenced in anyway. Thank …

The Night Country: ARC Review

The Night Country once again shows that Melissa Albert is a master at weaving the darkest of fairy tales with just the right dashes of humor and sincerity.Rating: 4.5 Stars A copy of this ARC was provided to me through the Libro.FM Influencer program as an Advance Listener Copy. The decision to review the book …

The Hazel Wood: Book Review

Harsh, sharp, and unflinching, The Hazel Wood is everything a dark fairy tale should be.Rating: 4.5 Stars The Hazel WoodAuthor: Melissa AlbertPublisher: Flatiron BooksRelease Date: January 30, 2018Synopsis: Seventeen-year-old Alice and her mother have spent most of Alice’s life on the road, always a step ahead of the uncanny bad luck biting at their heels. …

Sisters of Shadow and Light: ARC Review

Unexpected and enthralling, Sisters of Shadow and Light by Sara B. Larson is a dark tale of sisters, magic, and prejudice that will grab YA readers by the ankle and pull them into a whole new world.Rating: 4 Stars Sisters of Shadow and LightAuthor: Sara B. LarsonPublisher: Tor TeenRelease Date: November 5th, 2019Goodreads Synopsis: "The …

Blood Heir: ARC Review

In Amélie Wen Zhao’s debut novel, Blood Heir, we are introduced to a cold world filled with magic, oppression, revenge, and betrayal. Though not without its faults, Blood Heir is a solid debut and a strong start to a thought-provoking series.Rating: 3.5 stars Blood HeirAuthor: Amélie Wen ZhaoPublisher: Delacorte PressRelease Date: November 19, 2019Synopsis: In …