Tag: Young Adult

The Boy Most Likely To by Huntley Fitzpatrick

The Boy Most Likely To by Huntley Fitzpatrick

I borrowed a copy of this book from my library, this does not influence my thoughts on the book or this review. While I didn’t like My Life Next Door, I did like Tim’s character in the novel and when I heard he had his own novel, I had to read it! I actually enjoyed this novel […]

Posted December 4, 2015 by Shelly in Reviews / 2 Comments
DNF Review: Hello? by Liza M. Wiemer

DNF Review: Hello? by Liza M. Wiemer

I received a copy of this book from the publisher, this does not influence my review or thoughts on the book. DNF at 40%.  Hello? has an interesting premise and writing but unfortunately, I could not relate to the plot and characters as I got further into the novel. The novel surrounds 5 different teens […]

Posted November 26, 2015 by Shelly in Reviews / 2 Comments
Rules for 50/50 Chances by Kate McGovern

Rules for 50/50 Chances by Kate McGovern

I received a copy of this novel for review from the publisher. This does not influence my review or thoughts on the book. I have to admit that based on the tag line of Rules for 50/50 Chances, I expected a dystopia novel. Of course, what I got was an entirely unique and interesting YA contemporary […]

Posted November 20, 2015 by Shelly in Reviews / 1 Comment
Just Visiting by Dahlia Adler

Just Visiting by Dahlia Adler

I received a copy of this book from the author (Thanks Dahlia!), this does not influence my thoughts on the book or my review. I am always looking for more YA books that deal with female friendship and Just Visiting was exactly what I was looking for. Riveting, romantic, realistic and raw, Just Visiting is a book that you […]

Posted November 12, 2015 by Shelly in Reviews / 8 Comments
Illuminae by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff

Illuminae by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff

I received a copy of this book from the publisher, this does not influence my thoughts on the book or my review. Hearing that this book was amazing from so many other bloggers made me a bit skeptical at first. Could one book really be so amazing? Answer: YES IT CAN. Told from different documents […]

Posted October 20, 2015 by Shelly in Reviews / 1 Comment
Dreamstrider by Lindsay Smith

Dreamstrider by Lindsay Smith

I received a copy of this book for review from the publisher, this does not influence my opinion on the book or my review. Dreams have always been of fascination to me, because I can never remember mine. I knew I had to give Dreamstrider a chance, especially since the author’s other novels sound so interesting […]

Posted September 30, 2015 by Shelly in Reviews / 3 Comments
Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo

Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo

I received a copy of this book for review from the publisher, this does not influence my review or my opinion on the book. The Shadow and Bone Trilogy was a bit iffy for me. I loved the first book, felt disappointed with the second, and enjoyed the last one. I loved the world building, however, […]

Posted September 24, 2015 by Shelly in Reviews / 2 Comments
Beastly Bones by William Ritter

Beastly Bones by William Ritter

I received a copy of this book for review from the publisher. This does not influence my thoughts on the book or my review. -SPOILER FREE FOR THE ENTIRE SERIES- Ahhh how I love this series! I still firmly believe that Jackaby is a mix between Sherlock and Doctor Who. I can’t find a better comparison, gahhhh […]

Posted September 22, 2015 by Shelly in Reviews / 4 Comments
The Scorpion Rules by Erin Bow

The Scorpion Rules by Erin Bow

I received a copy of this book for review from the publisher, this does not influence my thoughts on the book or my review. Oh man. This book. I’m not even sure how to write a coherent review. I don’t read a lot of sci-fi but I’m so happy I read this one. The Scorpion Rules was […]

Posted September 18, 2015 by Shelly in Reviews / 5 Comments
This Monstrous Thing by Mackenzie Lee

This Monstrous Thing by Mackenzie Lee

I received this book for review from the publisher. This does not influence my thoughts on the book or my review.  I read Frankenstein over a year ago and I have to say I’m not a fan of classics. However, I’m a fan of retellings, especially ones that make me appreciate classics I didn’t appreciate so much. This […]

Posted September 17, 2015 by Shelly in Reviews / 3 Comments