Category: Reviews

Tangled Webs by Lee Bross

Tangled Webs by Lee Bross

I received an early copy of this book for review from the publisher. This does not influence my thoughts on the book. -DNF at 35%- When I read the synopsis for Tangled Webs, I was excited to read it. A historical fiction novel involving secrets, lies and deception? Sign me up!  Unfortunately, I just could not […]

Posted June 26, 2015 by Shelly in Reviews / 1 Comment
Every Last Word by Tamara Ireland Stone

Every Last Word by Tamara Ireland Stone

I received this book in exchange for an honest review. This does not influence my thoughts about the book. As much as I love contemporary YA, I rarely read books that address mental illness, or ones that portray it well. I’m happy to say that Every Last Word is a thoughtful, moving read about OCD that is […]

Posted June 22, 2015 by Shelly in Reviews / 1 Comment
Joyride by Anna Banks

Joyride by Anna Banks

I received a copy of this book from the publisher, this does not influence my review. -DNF at 41%- I am a huge fan of contemporary YA, and Joyride seemed like the perfect book for me, but unfortunately, it was just not my type of book. I was totally invested in Carly’s story. Her parents were […]

Posted June 20, 2015 by Shelly in Reviews / 4 Comments
Last Year’s Mistake by Gina Ciocca

Last Year’s Mistake by Gina Ciocca

I received an early copy of this book from the publisher, this does not influence my review.  Last Year’s Mistake is about David and Kelsey, two former friends who ended their friendship on bad terms. When David re-enters Kelsey’s life, she has to figure out whether or not her feelings for him have ever really […]

Posted June 18, 2015 by Shelly in Reviews / 1 Comment
Book Scavenger by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman

Book Scavenger by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman

I received a copy of this book from the publisher, this does not influence my review.  I’m always looking for fun middle-grade books to recommend and I’m happy to say that Book Scavenger will make that list. Book Scavenger is a fun, thrilling and surprisingly informative new book that will entice upper middle-grade readers! Emily is a book […]

Posted June 6, 2015 by Shelly in Reviews / 2 Comments
Sweet by Emmy Laybourne

Sweet by Emmy Laybourne

I received this book for review from the publisher, this does not influence my review. I loved Emmy Laybourne’s Monument 14 series so when I heard about her latest book, I jumped at the chance to read it. And I’m so glad I did because Sweet is an entertaining page-turner that kept me up! When Laurel gets […]

Posted June 1, 2015 by Shelly in Reviews / 0 Comments
Skyscraping by Cordelia Jensen

Skyscraping by Cordelia Jensen

I received this book for review from the publisher, this does not influence my review. When I was pitched this book, I accepted it gladly. A verse novel about complex issues? Skyscraping is that novel but so much more. It’s also about family, friendship, changing over time and learning to accept things you can’t change. […]

Posted May 31, 2015 by Shelly in Reviews / 0 Comments
Devoted by Jennifer Mathieu

Devoted by Jennifer Mathieu

I received this book from the publisher for review, this does not affect my thoughts on the book.  I’m going to be honest, I was iffy about reading Devoted. I am not the most religious person (nor do I know a lot about religion) but I do love reading from points of views that are not […]

Posted May 28, 2015 by Shelly in Reviews / 1 Comment
The Devil You Know by Trish Doller

The Devil You Know by Trish Doller

I received this book from the publisher for review, this does not influence the contents of my review. I will admit, I picked up this book because of the amazing things I’ve heard about Trish Doller, and her books all seem amazing (okay, and the cover to this one is awesome). And damn, I do […]

Posted May 25, 2015 by Shelly in Reviews / 1 Comment