Before I begin, I must admit that I started this novel with a biased perspective. This is due to the fact that I had already read the previous novel, “Guidebook to Murder” by Lynn Cahoon, and had immediately grown smitten…
Book Review: “Every Ugly Word” by Aimee L. Salter
This was a story that dug down into my soul and made me remember the tortuous fear and doubt that comes along with bullying. Bullying has been recognized as a serious issue more recently, and even though it is taken…
Read of the Week: ‘Dark Metropolis’ by Jaclyn Dolamore
Cabaret meets Cassandra Clare – a haunting magical thriller set in a riveting 1930s-esque world.Sixteen-year-old Thea Holder’s mother is cursed with a spell that’s driving her mad, and whenever they touch, Thea is chilled by the magic, too. With no one…
Guest Post – LOOP by Karen Akins
Today I have the pleasure of hosting a guest post from Karen Akins, the author of the upcoming book LOOP. At a school where Quantum Paradox 101 is a required course and history field trips are literal, sixteen year-old time…
Read of the Week: ‘Wild’ by Alex Mallory
The forest is full of secrets, and no one understands that better than Cade. Foraging, hunting, surviving— that’s all he knows. Alone for years, Cade believes he’s the sole survivor. At least, until he catches a glimpse of a beautiful…
Book Review: ‘Tabula Rasa’ by Kristen Lippert-Martin
I typically start book reviews with something that doesn’t directly relate to the book. However, I simply can’t review Tabula Rasa the way I normally do. Because Tabula Rasa is far from formulaic, I can’t resort to my regular methods…
Book Playlist: ‘Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea’ by April Genevieve Tucholke
Looking for a spooky read to set the Halloween mood this October? April Genevieve Tucholke has the perfect haunting duet for you. Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea (and its sequel, Between the Spark and the Burn) is a gothic tale…