Arthurian myths. What fun. Easily-offended knights, loose ladies, and bizarre situations. Lovely. *ahem* No, mocking them is not all I am going to do. But there will certainly be a fair share of that, because, why not? As I've already quite clearly demonstrated, I enjoy being sarcastic. So then. 😜 Before we begin, I'd like... Continue Reading →
Storybound by Marissa Burt was a childhood favorite of mine, and I still enjoy coming back to it and reminiscing. It's simple and fun, and a creative twist on the fairytales every child grew up with. Like the rest of Marissa Burt's work, it is unconsciously Christian and features some touching allegories that I still... Continue Reading →
In July of 2000, The Onion magazine released a fake satirical article about the Harry Potter series leading to a rise in Satanism among children. Unfortunately, some people thought it was real, leading to a small wildfire of panic and condemnation toward J.K. Rowling. It was a simple mistake -- but people believed it. Many... Continue Reading →
Alright, folks, today I have one of my favorite fairytale retellings -- Beaumont and Beasley by Kyle Robert Shultz. As a lover of fantastical creatures and legends, I'm a bit of a sucker for the genre, but this one was unlike anything I had ever read before. It was hilarious. It had me laughing out... Continue Reading →
This is my absolute favorite standalone novel of all time. There is so much to be learned from it as a writer, and a touching theme that reaches your heart for a reader. Explore the mysterious depths of Venice with The Sinking City, a thrilling mystery book for teens! The captivating story follows Liona Carvatti,... Continue Reading →
This book is one of my personal favorites. Granted, I've said that about every book I've reviewed so far. But why wouldn't I share great stuff with you? Let's start at the beginning. What's this book about? Aidan Thomas is miserable. Within two weeks, Aidan’s life is completely uprooted as his parents move the family... Continue Reading →
Today, I've got a wonderful recommendation for you guys -- Gillian Bronte Adams's Fireborn Epic. If you love fantasy, this is for you. If you love horses, this is for you. If you love raw characters and, well, epic storylines, this is for you. This YA series is still being written, but books one and... Continue Reading →
The cover is here!!!!! Isn't it pretty!!!!? It was designed by Kirk DuPonce, who does some seriously spectacular covers. Ignite is also now available for preorder on Amazon and will release August 20th -- here's the blurb! Can Mara survive in a world where the fire in her veins is worth killing for? In a frozen... Continue Reading →
To start off, I did not discover this series as a middle-grade reader, which is the level this is recommended and advertised for. But frankly, I think that I could appreciate it more as a young adult and I might hesitate before handing this to an eight-year-old. Right off the bat I was taken by... Continue Reading →
Recently, I read Mollie E. Reeder's debut novel and when I finished it, had discovered a new favorite. I went into it expecting something classic steampunk, perhaps with flashing circus lights and Greatest Showman-like drama. And I got that... with so much more. I was instantly drawn to the style of the writing and to... Continue Reading →
