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A Wilderness of Stars Author: Shea Ernshaw Genre: YA Fantasy Publication Date: November 29, 2022 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Thank you to NetGalley and Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers for providing me with an ARC of this book in exchange for an […]
From Dust, a Flame Author: Rebecca Podos Genre: YA Fantasy Publication Date: March 8, 2022 Publisher: Balzer + Bray CONTENT WARNING: death, grief, violence Hannah’s whole life has been spent in motion. Her mother has kept her and her brother, Gabe, on the road for as long as […]
Winterland Author: Rae Meadows Genre: Historical Fiction Publication Date: November 29, 2022 Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. Thank you to NetGalley and Henry Holt and Co. for providing me with an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. CONTENT WARNING: mention of death, mention of […]
The Dead Sister Author: Jonathan Dunsky Genre: Mystery Publication Date: September 30, 2016 Publisher: Independently Published Series: Adam Lapid Mysteries #2 Thank you to the author for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. CONTENT WARNING: murder, violence, blood, Holocaust imagery, […]
Mask of Shadows Author: Linsey Miller Genre: YA Fantasy Publication Date: August 29, 2017 Publisher: Sourcebooks Fire Series: Mask of Shadows #1 CONTENT WARNING: violence, blood, murder, gore, misgendering (challenged), torture Sallot Leon is a thief, and a good one at that. But genderfluid Sal wants nothing more […]
September was a relatively busy month. While addressing my health issues, my doctors decided to change up some of my medications, which caused side effects including crippling fatigue, making it hard to function. Luckily this wasn’t until closer to the end of the month, so I still managed […]
This week’s topic was supposed to be favorite bookstores or bookstores I’d love to visit, but since I try not to buy too many books, I tend to avoid bookstores. It’s kind of like not going to a bar if you’re not going to drink. So instead, I […]
The Everlasting Rose Author: Dhonielle Clayton Genre: YA Fantasy Publication Date: March 5, 2019 Publisher: Freeform Series: The Belles #2 CONTENT WARNING: blood, violence, suicide, mention of torture Nothing is what it seems in this must-read sequel to the instant New York Times best seller. With a price […]
This Golden Flame Author: Emily Victoria Genre: YA Fantasy Publication Date: February 2, 2021 Publisher: Inkyard Press CONTENT WARNING: violence, grief Orphaned and forced to serve her country’s ruling group of scribes, Karis wants nothing more than to find her brother, long ago shipped away. But family bonds […]
I finished August with 18 ARCs left to be read. I’ve set a goal for myself to have my ARCs read at least a month in advance, and I’ve managed to successfully do that with my NetGalley ARCs this month. Plus, since slowing down on requesting, I’m starting […]
