Author: Shelly

Introducing Panel Talk!

Hey y’all! I’ve recently been getting back into comics (to be honest, have I ever stopped?) with my lovely friend, Tika, and I wanted to introduce a new feature to the blog…. PANEL TALK. If you’re new to comics, a “panel” is what you call a single square on the page of a comic. Panel Talk […]

Posted February 26, 2018 by Shelly in Features & Spotlights / 0 Comments
The Beauty That Remains by Ashley Woodfolk

The Beauty That Remains by Ashley Woodfolk

I received a copy of this novel for review from the publisher. This does not influence my thoughts on the book or this review. I’ve only heard wonderful things about The Beauty That Remains and with a blurb from Becky Albertalli, I knew I had to read it. I want to start this review by giving a […]

Posted February 24, 2018 by Shelly in Reviews / 3 Comments
The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo

The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo

I received a copy of this book for review from the publisher. This does not influence my thoughts on the book or this review. I am obsessed with both debut novels and verse novels and with a combination of those two factors, I knew that The Poet X would be a truly remarkable novel. I’m so thrilled […]

Posted February 22, 2018 by Shelly in Reviews / 0 Comments
Heart of Iron by Ashley Poston

Heart of Iron by Ashley Poston

I received a copy of this book for review, this does not influence my thoughts on this book or this review. Heart of Iron was pitched as Firefly meets Anastasia and I totally agree with that comparison. That’s how I would describe the plot but the characters in the novel is truly what makes the book […]

Posted February 17, 2018 by Shelly in Reviews / 1 Comment
The Apocalypse of Elena Mendoza by Shaun David Hutchinson

The Apocalypse of Elena Mendoza by Shaun David Hutchinson

I received a copy of this book for review from the publisher. This does not influence my thoughts on the book or this review. As with every Shaun David Hutchinson novel, this book is a little bit weird but a whole lot amazing. It’s about the apocalypse, unknown universes, change, expectations not quite meeting reality […]

Posted February 9, 2018 by Shelly in Reviews / 1 Comment

Reading Recap: January

Hey everyone! I decided that it would be fun to take a step back and look at all of the books I read in January. My classes started again so I wasn’t sure if I would get a chance to read a lot but I did end up reading 14 books, which is a lot […]

Posted February 6, 2018 by Shelly in Features & Spotlights / 7 Comments
American Panda by Gloria Chao

American Panda by Gloria Chao

I received a copy of this book for review from the publisher, but this does not influence my thoughts on this review or this book. There’s definitely not enough YA books out there about teens struggling to make sense of college life and I’m so happy that American Panda is one of those rare books. Having skipped […]

Posted February 5, 2018 by Shelly in Reviews / 3 Comments
The Prince and the Dressmaker by Jen Wang

The Prince and the Dressmaker by Jen Wang

I received a copy of this book for review from the publisher. This does not influence my thoughts on the book or this review. I am a huge fan of graphic novels so when I heard about this comic about a dress-wearing prince, I knew I had to read it. Prince Sebastian’s parents are determined […]

Posted February 4, 2018 by Shelly in Reviews / 1 Comment
The Dangerous Art of Blending In by Angelo Surmelis

The Dangerous Art of Blending In by Angelo Surmelis

I received a copy of this book for review from the publisher, this does not influence my thoughts on the book or this review. I haven’t heard a lot about The Dangerous Art of Blending In but I’m a huge fan of underrated reads and #ownvoices contemporary novels so I knew I’d have to pick this one […]

Posted January 28, 2018 by Shelly in Reviews / 1 Comment
Down by Contact by Santino Hassell

Down by Contact by Santino Hassell

I received a copy of this for review from the publisher, this does not influence my thoughts on the book or this review. I’m a huge fan of Santino Hassell’s romances and especially the first book in this series so I couldn’t wait for this companion sequel. As usual, Hassell’s books only improve and this […]

Posted January 12, 2018 by Shelly in Reviews / 3 Comments