In the current political climate, I can’t help but feel useless. After all, I don’t have much in the way of political power and my following is small compared to a lot of others. But there is one way that I know to fight back–reading and supporting authors talking about these issues in their books.Read More
Review: The Apocalypse of Elena Mendoza
“What happens if the world ends?” Freddie said. “Maybe it already has,” I said, “and this is it. Now we have the opportunity to start over and try to do better this time around.” -Shaun David Hutchinson, The Apocalypse of Elena Mendoza Elena Mendoza is the product of a virgin birth, scientifically proven. Despite thisRead More
Character Playlist: Citra Terranova
So I read Thunderhead (the sequel to Scythe) in about a day while I was at a conference last week; a review will come later this week! But man–Shusterman is the master of plot twists in those books. So many things happened that I didn’t really see coming. One of the main attractions of Shusterman’s seriesRead More
Review: Shatter Me Series
“All I ever wanted was to reach out and touch another human being not just with my hands but with my heart.” -Tahereh Mafi, Shatter Me Juliette Ferrars has lived in isolation for the last year, for one main reason: her touch is lethal. All it takes for her to kill someone is to simplyRead More
Review: Things I’d Rather Do Than Die
Title: Things I’d Rather Do Than DieAuthor: Christine Hurley Deriso Publisher: North Star Editions Publication Date: 18 September 2018 No regular circumstances would have ever brought Jade and Ethan together. They’re at the opposite ends of the social spectrum at school, and before a fateful date at the gym, they never regularly interacted. But afterRead More
Pros and Cons of Audiobooks
Within the last year, I’ve gotten into listening to audiobooks, especially when I’m working out. I started with an Audible subscription, but since I’ve been listening to the Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire) audiobooks, which are SO LONG, I’ve put my subscription on hold. I tried listening to audiobooks when I wasRead More
Review: War Storm
“I am different from what my world demands I be. And I am not worse for it.” -Victoria Aveyard, War Storm Cal’s betrayal of the Red Rebellion for the crown shook everyone in his alliance, but Mare Barrow most of all. Now, to protect herself and her heart, so Mare resolves to eliminate the crownRead More
Young Adult Books for Your Summer Reading List
Since it’s June, I thought it would be fitting to create a summer reading list featuring some of my favorite young adult books! With adventure, whirlwind romances, and quirky characters, these books include anything you’re looking for in a perfect summer read. Check them out the next time you’re looking for a fantastic beach read!Read More
Review: The Strange Fascinations of Noah Hypnotik
“I romanticize my past and I romanticize my future; right now is always the bleakest moment of my life.” – David Arnold, The Strange Fascinations of Noah Hypnotik Noah Oakman is fascinated by a lot of things: David Bowie, Mila Henry, the Fading Woman, and the OMG. He doesn’t like the path he’s beenRead More
Character Playlist: Mateo Torrez
For this month’s playlist, I wanted to feature a character who is a part of the LGBTQ spectrum. When searching for a character, I went back to They Both Die at the End and Mateo Torrez. Quiet, introverted, and eventually brought out of his shell, he’s a character worthy of a playlist. All of AdamRead More
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