This Rebel Heart Author: Katherine Locke Genre: Historical Fiction/Fantasy Publication Date: April 5, 2022 Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers Thank you to NetGalley and Knopf Books for providing me with an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. CONTENT WARNING: murder, trauma, grief, torture, […]
Although most of my reading material generally comes from the library, the holiday season left me with some gift cards, and then I was notified of an amazing sale at Barnes and Noble. Normally, I only buy books that I’ve already read and loved, like The City Beautiful, […]
The Pomegranate Author: S.J. Schwaidelson Genre: Historical Fiction Publication Date: October 17, 2021 Thank you to the author for providing me with a copy of this book. I am offering my honest opinion voluntarily. CONTENT WARNING: rape, slavery, murder, blood, mention of death of a child, violence, mention […]
Here’s this weeks prompt: Books I Hope Santa Brings/Bookish Wishes (This was so popular when I did it in June that we’re doing it again for the holidays! List the top 10 books you’d love to own and include a link to your wishlist so that Santa can […]
The Dovekeepers Author: Alice Hoffman Genre: Historical Fiction Publication Date: October 4, 2011 Publisher: Simon & Schuster CONTENT WARNING: blood, torture, murder, self-harm, slavery, death, religious intolerance, rape, violence, grief, trauma, death of a child, harm to animals The Dovekeepers is Alice Hoffman’s most ambitious and mesmerizing novel, […]
You Asked for Perfect Author: Laura Silverman Genre: YA Romance Publication Date: March 5, 2019 Publisher: Sourcebooks Fire Senior Ariel Stone has spent his life cultivating the perfect college résumé: first chair violinist, dedicated volunteer, active synagogue congregant, and expected valedictorian. He barely has time to think about […]
The Bloom Girls Author: Amy Pine Genre: Women’s Fiction Publication Date: August 3, 2021 Publisher: Forever A charming, funny, and utterly engaging mother-daughter story that celebrates family, second chances, and falling in love. Gabi Bloom doesn’t believe in signs. She believes in photographic evidence, the view through her […]
I Kissed a Girl Author: Jennet Alexander Genre: Romance Publication Date: August 3, 2021 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC CONTENT WARNING: stalking Is a happy ending finally in sight for Hollywood’s favorite scream queen? Lilah Silver is a young actress who dreams of climbing out of B-list stardom. She’s […]
Leah on the Offbeat Author: Becky Albertalli Genre: YA Romance Publication Date: April 4, 2018 Publisher: Balzer + Bray Series: Simonverse #3 CONTENT WARNING: profanity, racism, fatphobia (minor) When it comes to drumming, Leah Burke is usually on beat—but real life isn’t always so rhythmic. An anomaly in […]
Here’s how it works: Hanukkah is coming up soon so the prompt today is: What are some books by Jewish authors that you have enjoyed? Hanukkah starts on Sunday, and I’m looking forward to it! The family is coming over to spend some time, light the menorah, enjoy […]
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