Category: Reviews

You’re Welcome, Universe by Whitney Gardner

You’re Welcome, Universe by Whitney Gardner

I received a copy of this book for review from the publisher, this does not influence my thoughts or my review. (Header image credits to Whitney Gardner, found here) I’ve read a lot of contemporary novels, but nothing quite like You’re Welcome, Universe and I mean that in the best way. Julia is a street artist, […]

Posted March 3, 2017 by Shelly in Reviews / 0 Comments

Waiting on Wednesday: Little & Lion by Brandy Colbert

Everything I’ve heard about Little & Lion sounds like it’d be right up my alley so I honestly can’t wait to read it! Little & Lion by Brandy Colbert Releasing August 8th 2017 Add it on GoodReads A stunning novel on love, loss, identity, and redemption, from Publishers Weekly Flying Start author Brandy Colbert When Suzette […]

Posted March 1, 2017 by Shelly in Reviews / 1 Comment
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas

The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas

I received a copy of this novel for review, this does not influence my thoughts or this review. This review will probably be short, because I’m not sure how to adequately express how powerful this novel is any better than all the other great reviews out there. The Hate U Give is about Starr, a […]

Posted February 23, 2017 by Shelly in Reviews / 2 Comments
By Your Side by Kasie West

By Your Side by Kasie West

I received a review copy of this book from the publisher, this does not influence my thoughts on the book or this review. I’m a huge fan of Kasie West and libraries so when I heard that her latest release was a romance in which the main characters get stuck in a library together, I […]

Posted January 24, 2017 by Shelly in Reviews / 1 Comment
Difficult Women by Roxane Gay

Difficult Women by Roxane Gay

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 loved Bad Feminist when I read it a few months ago, and when I heard that Gay’s collection of short stories was being published, I knew I had to read it. […]

Posted January 12, 2017 by Shelly in Reviews / 0 Comments
Review: Moonshadow by Thea Harrison

Review: Moonshadow by Thea Harrison

Two years ago I read Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison and instantly fell in love with it. I never finished the series because I’m terrible, but when I saw the blurb for her new book Moonshadow I immediately pre-ordered it! And it looks like that decision paid off! Moonshadow was SO FREAKING GOOD!!!! I think […]

Posted December 27, 2016 by Octavia in Reviews / 1 Comment

Recent Reads: Contemporary Reads

I’ve been reading a lot of contemporary  books lately and I just wanted to share some of my thoughts on the books! Coffee Boy by Austin Chant Add it on GoodReads After graduation, Kieran expected to go straight into a career of flipping burgers—only to be offered the internship of his dreams at a political […]

Posted December 16, 2016 by Shelly in Reviews / 0 Comments
Mini Review: What is Not Yours is Not Yours by Helen Oyeyemi

Mini Review: What is Not Yours is Not Yours by Helen Oyeyemi

I’ve heard so many wonderful things about Oyeyemi’s work but in particular, What is Not Yours is Not Yours. I loved this short story collection and I highly recommend it. While each story is a different and original one, I loved that some of the characters overlapped and appeared in various stories as side characters. Oyeyemi manages to mix realism […]

Posted November 11, 2016 by Shelly in Reviews / 0 Comments
Alternate History Steampunk: Timekeeper by Tara Sim

Alternate History Steampunk: Timekeeper by Tara Sim

I received a copy of this book for review from the publisher. This does not influence my review or thoughts on the book. When I heard about Timekeeper, I knew I had to read it. I’m not a big fan of historical fiction but the steampunk elements definitely intrigued me. I’m so very happy to report […]

Posted November 4, 2016 by Shelly in Reviews / 1 Comment