Hello Everyone, Such a pretty cover! Title: They Drown Our Daughters Author: Katrina Monroe Series: Standalone (?) Publisher: Poisoned Pen Press Page Count: 300 Genre: Gothic Horror Trigger Warnings: suicide, drowning Goodreads Summary: For fans of Jennifer McMahon and Silvia Moreno-Garcia comes a haunting and atmospheric new novel from debut author Katrina Monroe. If you … Continue reading Netgalley Review: They Drown Our Daughters
Category: Young Adult Book Reviews
Netgalley Review: Dance of Twilight and Tears
Hello Everyone, I'll admit it. I was sold by this cover and learning that this was a Swan Lake retelling! Book Title: Dance of Twilight and Tears Author: Zara Mills Series: I *think* it's a Standalone? But I've been wrong before lol Genre: YA Publisher: FinnStar Publishing Page Count: n/a Goodreads Summary: Algae and toe … Continue reading Netgalley Review: Dance of Twilight and Tears
Book Review: The Circus Rose
Hello Everyone, Such a beautiful cover! Title: The Circus Rose Author: Betsy Cornwall Series: Standalone Genre: Fantasy, YA, Retelling Publisher: Clarion Books Published: 2020 Page Count: 300 Goodreads Summary: A queer retelling of “Snow White and Rose Red” in which teenage twins battle evil religious extremists to save their loves and their circus family.Twins Rosie … Continue reading Book Review: The Circus Rose
Book Review: Kanada
Title: Kanada Author: Eva Wiseman Series: standalone Genre: YA, Middle Grade, Historical Publisher: Penguin Random House Page Count: 300 Goodreads Summary: Kanada. The name meant untold riches and promise to Jutka, a young Hungarian girl who was captivated by stories of a vast, majestic country where people were able to breathe free of hatred and … Continue reading Book Review: Kanada
Book Review: Avalon
Hello Everyone, The cover is so intriguing! Title: Avalon Author: Mindee Arnette Series: Book 1 Genre: YA, Science Fiction Publisher: Harper Collins Page Count: 400 Goodreads Summary: Of the various star systems that make up the Confederation, most lie thousands of light-years from First Earth-and out here, no one is free. The agencies that govern … Continue reading Book Review: Avalon
Book Review: Mystery On the Isle of Skye
Hello Everyone, I love these old covers! So neat! Book Title: Mystery On the Isle of Skye Book Author: Phyllis A. Whitney Series: Standalone Publisher: Fawcett Juniper Page Count: 200 Genre: Young Adult, Mystery, Suspense Goodreads Summary: Following instructions contained in the parting gift from her Grandmother when she set out for Isle Of Skye, … Continue reading Book Review: Mystery On the Isle of Skye
Library Book Review: White Smoke
Hello everyone, Such a lovely cover. Title: White Smoke Author: Tiffany D. Jackson Series: Standalone Genre: YA, Paranormal, Suspense Publisher: Harper Collins Page Count: 400 Goodreads Summary: The Haunting of Hill House meets Get Out in this chilling YA psychological thriller and modern take on the classic haunted house story from New York Times bestselling … Continue reading Library Book Review: White Smoke
Physical Book Review: Victories Greater Than Death
Hello Everyone, I read this book and wound up sadly dnf'ing it! I managed 55% before giving up out of frustration and annoyance. I know it's a lot of people's favorite but it just didn't work for me. Book Title: Victories Greater Than Death Book Author: Charlie Jane Anders Book Genre: SciFi/YA Page Count: 300 … Continue reading Physical Book Review: Victories Greater Than Death
Ebook Review: Brambles
Hello all, New to me author and first review of October! I have never read anything by Intisar Khanani but now she is high on my watch list. This is the short prequel to Thorn, that is the explanation of what Princess Alyrra had done to earn the court and her mother and brother's hatred. … Continue reading Ebook Review: Brambles
Netgalley Review: Iron Widow
Hello All, Like the design? Made with Canva! It feels even longer since I wrote a Netgalley review than a regular review. I'm hoping that this turns out well, but if any links aren't working please let me know in the comments! I would really appreciate it! Iron Widow is proclaimed as Pacific Rim meets … Continue reading Netgalley Review: Iron Widow