Waiting on Wednesday (3)

This week, we’re waiting on two thrilling novels that we both can’t wait to read! Octavia’s Pick Spirit Hunters by Ellen Oh Release Date: July 25th 2017 We Need Diverse Books founder Ellen Oh returns with Spirit Hunters, a high-stakes middle grade mystery series about Harper Raine, the new seventh grader in town who must […]

Posted June 21, 2017 by Shelly in Features & Spotlights / 4 Comments
The Upside of Unrequited by Becky Albertalli

The Upside of Unrequited by Becky Albertalli

I received a copy of this book for review, this does not influence my thoughts or the contents of this review. As a hardcore fan of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda, I expected to really enjoy The Upside of Unrequited and I’m happy to report that I was not disappointed. The Upside of Unrequited was absolutely phenomenal and I […]

Posted June 18, 2017 by Shelly in Reviews / 5 Comments

Stop & Chat ~ My Break Up With YA ~

When I first decided to do this post I thought it would be like any other discussion. But after spending literal HOURS trying that route I think a better plan is to just write it like a letter (thanks Shelly!). To YA, I’ve read you almost exclusively for the past 6 years and I hate […]

Posted June 17, 2017 by Octavia in Reviews / 5 Comments

Waiting on Wednesday (2)

Octavia and I have very different tastes, and this waiting on wednesday pick continues to exemplify that. If you’re in for fantasy or for a verse novel, we have everything. Octavia’s Pick The Last Magician by Lisa Maxwell Release Date: July 18th 2017 Stop the Magician. Steal the book. Save the future. In modern day […]

Posted June 14, 2017 by Shelly in Features & Spotlights / 2 Comments
Disaster Diaries: 01: ZOMBIES! by R. McGeddon

Disaster Diaries: 01: ZOMBIES! by R. McGeddon

This book was seriously the CUTEST THING EVER! I haven’t read a middle grade book since…..well since I was in middle school! But when I got the Macmillan catalogue and saw this adorable and guaranteed hilarious beauty I had to request it! And I’m so happy that I did. I’m not sure if its the […]

Posted June 13, 2017 by Octavia in Reviews / 2 Comments
Meg & Linus by Hanna Nowinski

Meg & Linus by Hanna Nowinski

I received a copy of this book for review from the publisher, this does not influence my thoughts on the book or this review. When I heard about this latest LGBT romance from Swoon Reads, I knew I had to read it. If you’re looking for a wonderful cute story, I highly recommend Meg & […]

Posted June 12, 2017 by Shelly in Reviews / 0 Comments
Cole by Tijan

Cole by Tijan

First, I want to just squeal thank you to Rachael for unconsciously recommending this to me. I was casually stalking Rachael’s goodreads looking for something steamy but different to read when I stumbled across Cole. I’m going to be honest here. I have almost NO positive experience with mafia stories. I think I’ve read one […]

Posted June 11, 2017 by Octavia in Reviews / 1 Comment