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Book Review: UMBERTOUCHED (ROSEMARKED #2) by Livia Blackburne

Livia Blackburne brings Zivah and Dineas’ thrilling mission to a close in UMBERTOUCHED! Zivah and Dineas have failed. Ampara’s attack on their homeland is underway. Without any proof of Emperor Kiran’s betrayal of his own people to perpetuate war, they can’t stop the massive, powerful army moving against them. Shidadi warriors and Dara townspeople alike […]

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Book Review: THE DARK DESCENT OF ELIZABETH FRANKENSTEIN by Kiersten White

Kiersten White breathes new life into the original Frankestein story with her mysterious and seductive retelling, The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankestein. Perfect for the spooky season, Elizabeth’s story will be sure to send shivers down your spine even if you’re reading while snuggled in tight. Elizabeth Lavenza, a loyal friend and scheming ally, grew up with […]

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Book Review: The Agony House by Cherie Priest

The Agony House had an incredibly promising concept, absolutely perfect for the Halloween season, but unfortunately, it wasn’t executed very well. Denise Farber is about to start her senior year of high school and has just moved with her mom, Sally, and stepdad, Mike, from Houston back to New Orleans, where she was born. Denise […]

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Blog Tour Book Review: A SORROW FIERCE AND FALLING by Jessica Cluess

The final novel in the KINGDOM ON FIRE series offers up big triumphs and a massive source of frustration. Have you ever read a series that simultaneously thrills you and frustrates the life out of you? Alas, that’s me and Jessica Cluess’ Kingdom on Fire series, particularly with the release of its conclusion, A Sorrow […]

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Book Review: BRIDGE OF CLAY by Markus Zusak

THE BOOK THIEF author Markus Zusak returns with a riveting story of family, hope, and heartbreak! Over by Archer Street in Sydney’s racing quarter, everyone knows the Dunbar boys. It’s hard to forget a pack of five parentless boys raising each other up. Matthew is the eldest and the proxy parent, though at twenty, he’s […]

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Book Review: WHAT IF IT’S US by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera

Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera combine forces for a powerhouse novel in WHAT IF IT’S US! Arthur Seuss is visiting New York for the summer with his parents, interning for his mother’s high-powered law firm while she focuses on a big case. As soon as he sees the mystery guy at the post office, he’s […]

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Blog Tour Book Review: A MAP OF DAYS by Ransom Riggs

Jacob and the Peculiars are back in the fourth installment of the MISS PEREGRINE’S PECULIAR CHILDREN series, A MAP OF DAYS. After making the tough decision to return to Florida and leave his friends behind, Jacob is in for a huge surprise. Miss Peregrine, Emma, and more of everyone’s favorite Peculiars travel to the current world and […]

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Book Review: MUSE OF NIGHTMARES by Laini Taylor

Laini Taylor concludes the story of STRANGE THE DREAMER in MUSE OF NIGHTMARES! WARNING: Spoilers for Strange The Dreamer below! Laini Taylor is back with the highly anticipated sequel to her 2017 Printz honor winner Strange The Dreamer! The novel follows an orphan and library assistant named Lazlo Strange who finds himself on the adventure […]

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Book Review: TALES FROM THE INNER CITY by Shaun Tan

TALES FROM THE INNER CITY‘s originality treats the reader’s eyes and mind. Tales from the Inner City is a unique piece of art. In each (short) chapter, Tan highlights a designated animal. With a short story or a poem, each animal is represented in a new, extraordinary way. Every chapter also includes at least one stunning […]

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Book Review: UNCLAIMED BAGGAGE by Jen Doll

Jen Doll’s UNCLAIMED BAGGAGE is a sweet, funny summer story with deeper layers! Doris, Nell, and Grant are all outliers in their rural Alabama town. Doris is a homegrown liberal agnostic, which might as well make her an extraterrestrial. Nell just moved in from the Chicago area and on top of missing her friends and […]