Book Review: ‘Sisters of Blood and Spirit’ by Kady Cross

Wren Noble is a living dead girl (unfortunately not a zombie, though). She craves the rare moments when she’s allowed to step inside her twin sister’s body and experience the world of the living. Lark Noble is alive but often…

Book Review: ‘Of Monsters and Madness’ by Jessica Verday

I tend to avoid retellings of the classics, but gems like Edith Pattou’s East make me return to the genre. I read The Madman’s Daughter a year ago and loved it, so I thought Jessica Verday’s version would quench my…

Book Review: ‘Breaking Sky’ by Cori McCarthy

It’s 2048, and America’s best hope is in the two teen-fighter pilots of the United Star Academy. Chase Harcourt, call sign “Nyx,” is one of the two pilots chosen to fly the experimental “Streaker” jets at the academy. Her tough…

‘An Ember in the Ashes’ by Sabaa Tahir: Elias Character Trailer and GIVEAWAY

Today I get to reveal our first look at Elias from the upcoming Young Adult Fantasy novel, “An Ember in the Ashes,” and at the bottom of this post YOU will get the chance to be one of five lucky…

Book Review: ‘The Last Changeling’ by Chelsea Pitcher

I often find myself entranced by the cover and the premise of a book, only to finish the book questioning the significance. This most often occurs with fantasy books, as it’s much easier to get lost in the story writing…

Book Review: “Saint Anything” by Sarah Dessen

I have been a fan of Sarah Dessen novels for years now, starting with Along for the Ride, Dreamland, Someone Like You, and now to my pleasant surprise, another great hit will be on the book-stands on May 5, 2015…

Book Review: ‘The Good Sister’ by Jamie Kain

I’ve always had a special spot in my heart for books about the bonds between sisters. (This preference stems from the fact that I have two younger sisters, but don’t tell them that!) Unfortunately, most books about such bonds are…