Category: Reviews

The Witch Hunter by Virginia Boecker

The Witch Hunter by Virginia Boecker

I received a copy of this book for review from the publisher, this does not influence my review. I’ve read my fair share of books about witches, but I haven’t read a book about a witch hunter before, and The Witch Hunter was definitely an interesting read that mixes magic with a coming-of-age theme. Elizabeth and […]

Posted May 23, 2015 by Shelly in Reviews / 5 Comments
Extraordinary Means by Robyn Schneider

Extraordinary Means by Robyn Schneider

I received a copy of this book from the publisher for review, this does not influence my review. I enjoyed Robyn Schneider’s debut, The Beginning of Everything and when I heard about her latest book, I decided to give this one a shot! Lane and Sadie are both residents of Latham house, a sanatorium for teens with a […]

Posted May 21, 2015 by Shelly in Reviews / 2 Comments
Scarlett Undercover by Jennifer Latham

Scarlett Undercover by Jennifer Latham

I received a copy of this book for review from the publisher, this does not influence my review!  This is basically all you need to know about this book: a Muslim-American Veronica Mars. Based on that description alone, I needed this book. Seriously, a diverse debut with all the snark and wit of Veronica Mars, I NEEDED IT. […]

Posted May 19, 2015 by Shelly in Reviews / 0 Comments
Lion Heart by A.C. Gaughen

Lion Heart by A.C. Gaughen

I received a copy of this book from the publisher for review, this does not influence the contents of my review. I love love LOVE the Scarlet series. And as such, I aim to keep this review spoiler-free for all those who have not read the first book yet (which I hope you will regret by the […]

Posted May 18, 2015 by Shelly in Reviews / 0 Comments
Made You Up by Francesca Zappia

Made You Up by Francesca Zappia

I received this book for review from the publisher, this does not influence my review. A girl who can’t distinguish between reality and delusion? SIGN ME UP. I have read books with characters with mental health complexities but I have yet to read a book with a character who has schizophrenia… until this wonderful beauty. […]

Posted May 14, 2015 by Shelly in Reviews / 0 Comments
Making Pretty by Corey Ann Haydu

Making Pretty by Corey Ann Haydu

I received a copy of this book from the publisher, this does not influence my review.  This book totally brought me out of a book slump. Making Pretty sucked me in and totally wouldn’t let me go. Montana is the daughter of Sean Varren, plastic surgeon and divorcee known for falling in love too quickly. […]

Posted May 7, 2015 by Shelly in Reviews / 0 Comments

Discussing Diversity in Reviews

I think a lot about diversity. With #WeNeedDiverseBooks and tons of twitter accounts I follow just to be aware of diverse books, I want to read the most diverse books out there. And after a twitter comment made by Justina Ireland (@tehawesomersace): In fact, if I could ask all reviewers to do one thing in […]

Posted May 6, 2015 by Shelly in Reviews / 11 Comments
[Mini-Review] The Lover’s Dictionary by David Levithan

[Mini-Review] The Lover’s Dictionary by David Levithan

I have no idea how to even describe The Lover’s Dictionary. Essentially, it’s a dictionary. But instead of the meaning of each word, it’s a short paragraph describing a scenario,thought or action involving that word. Specially, involving the main character and his lover. Hence, The Lover’s Dictionary is a perfect title. I’m not going to lie: I […]

Posted May 5, 2015 by Shelly in Reviews / 0 Comments