I can't write books so I review them instead
I received this novel as an advanced copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I’m always in the mood for a story that is unique. I find that most realistic fiction novels that are YA tend to follow the same trajectory, but this story came off as being different so I was glad…
I received an ARC for the third book in this series, not realizing that it was a part of one. After reading the premise of the third book, I realized that in order to give a fair review, I needed to read the previous 2 books in the series. And that’s exactly what I am…
So far, I think I’m doing a pretty good job of keeping up with this series! I have to admit that I may have bitten off more than I can chew when it comes to the number of books I’ve borrowed as well as the number of ARCs I’ve received, especially considering my current workload…
I received this novel as an advanced copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. No one wants to work the night security shift at Willard’s department store. 18-year-old Daniel Gale is about to find out why. Tired of living on the road, he accepts the position of night guard at Willard’s. On his…
I love libraries. I love books. So it makes sense that I would be drawn to a novel that focuses on both of these things! What if the Great Library of Alexandria had actually survived? Ruthless and powerful beyond belief, the Great Library controls the world, controlling the flow of knowledge and books to the…
I received this novel as an advanced copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. When I read the first book in the series, I remember finding the Western theme interesting but not really liking the main character. My main complaint was that she was a bit too clueless and I wanted her to…
I received this novel as an advanced copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. 10 years ago, Nicolette Farrell’s best friend Corinne disappeared from Cooley Ridge. And Nic hasn’t set foot in her rural hometown since. Now she’s back at the behest of her older brother, Daniel, to tie up loose ends and…
I received this novel as an advanced copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. In order to deal with the loss of my laptop, I am borrowing a laptop from my graduate lab so that I can type up this review. True, I’m supposed to use it for work-related purposes only, but I’m…
I received this novel from NetGalley as an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review. One of the things I love about NetGalley is that it gives me the opportunity to read the latest work by celebrated authors as well as read some of the brilliant stuff that debut authors are coming up with.…
When I was 12 years old, manga was all the rage. I grew up in a neighbourhood where there were many East Asian children, so I was heavily influenced by their culture and what was popular with them. At first, reading manga was just a way to fit in but very quickly, I found myself…