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Book Review: The Door in the Alley (The Explorers #1) by Adrienne Kress
Media Type: Print Book (ARC) Title: The Door in the Alley (The Explorers #1) Author: Adrienne Kress Publisher: Delacorte Books for Young Readers Pages: Hardcover; 320 Release Date: April 25, 2017 Source: Publisher ———————————————————– Content Screening: Nothing of note HDB Rating: 4 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who enjoy smart, fast-paced stories with fascinating characters! Add it on: Goodreads | Amazon | B&N Featuring a mysterious society, a secretive past, and a pig in a teeny hat, “The Explorers: The Door in the Alley” is the first book in a new series for fans of “The Name of…
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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? (5/15/17)
I hope all our bookish mommies out there had a fabulous Mother’s Day! At the very least, I hope that you had some time to sit around, relax, and read. That, right there, seems like a pretty good gift to me. I spent my weekend, once again, playing catch up. The good news is that I had some time to write some of my backlog reviews down, so you’ll get more content this week! I’m really trying to get more organized again, so I don’t leave you with long bouts of radio silence. Here’s how my reading has been shaping…
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Cover Reveal: Ever After by Aya Ling
Happy Sunday my lovely bookworms, and for all the Mother’s out there in bookland, Happy Mother’s Day as well! To celebrate this fabulous day, what more could you want than this stunning gem. Ever After would be a wonderful addition to your TBR list! Ever After Aya Ling (Unfinished Fairy Tale Series, #3) Publication date: May 20th 2017 Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult Kat has survived. She returns to Athelia as herself, Katherine Wilson. Edward, elated at learning she is alive, vows to bring her back to the palace. The obstacles, however, seem impossible to overcome. Marriage between a royal and…
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Graphic Novel Review: 5 Worlds: The Sand Warrior by Mark Siegel and Alexis Siegel
Media Type: Print Book (ARC) Title: 5 Worlds: The Sand Warrior * Series: 5 Worlds #1 Author: Mark Siegel and Alexis Siegel Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers Pages: Paperback; 256 Release Date: May 2, 2017 Source: Publisher —————————————————————– Content Screening: Mild Violence HDB Rating: 4 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Middle Grade readers who love action, and stories with a lot of heart. Add it on: Goodreads | Amazon | B&N The #1 New York Times bestselling creator of Amulet, Kazu Kibuishi, hails this first book in this groundbreaking sci-fi/fantasy adventure series as a magical journey,…
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Breaking the Radio Silence
When I logged in to my laptop tonight, for the first time in over a week I might add, I quickly realized that the last time that I posted in here was last week. Oh, dear. Sorry bookish friends! It’s been a whirlwind start to the month and work has been forefront on my mind. The good news it that I’ve been reading like mad. The bad news is that I haven’t had the time to sit down at all and write out reviews. For those of you who don’t know, I stockpile them in drafts to post when it’s…
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Book Review: The Things They’ve Taken by Katie McElhenney
Media Type: Ebook (ARC) Title: The Things They’ve Taken Author: Katie McElhenney Publisher: Entangled Teen Pages: Kindle; 278 Release Date: May 1, 2017 Source: YAReads Blog Tours / Publisher ——————————————————- Content Screening: Nothing of note. HDB Rating: 3 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who are looking paranormal reads that feature family bonds. Add it on: Goodreads | Amazon | B&N All Lo Campbell wants is to be a normal teenager—to go to one high school, live in one place, and have one real friend. Instead, she travels the country with her mother, chasing the unknown, the “what else”…
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May 2017 Reading List
Can you believe that it’s already May, friends? The year is officially 1/3 of the way over, and I’m a little stunned at how quickly it’s flying by! The good news is that I’ve made this year a good one so far. I promised myself that I’d break out of my shell, and make memories. I’ve been sticking to that! Despite my exhaustion sometimes, and despite my anxiety that tries to keep me down, I’ve raved, run a 5K, rode roller coasters, attended book festivals, and started a penpal group. I’m determined to keep it going, and excited about what’s…
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Book Review: The Dressmaker’s Secret by Kellyn Roth
Media Type: Ebook Title: The Dressmaker’s Secret *Series: The Chronicles of Alice and Ivy, Book I Author: Kellyn Roth Publisher: Self-published Pages: Kindle; 205 Release Date: January 9, 2016 Source: Author —————————————————————– Content Screening: Nothing of note. HDB Rating: 3 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who are looking for a historically based read, with a little romance. Add it on: Goodreads | Amazon London, England, 1870 It comes to the attention of curious eight-year-old Alice Chattoway that her father is seemingly nonexistent. After realizing that his absence is making her mother unhappy, Alice becomes determined to find…
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Book Review: The Secret Horses of Briar Hill by Megan Shepard
Media Type: Audiobook Title: The Secret Horses of Briar Hill Author: Megan Shepard Publisher: Delacorte Books for Young Readers Pages: Hardcover; 240 Release Date: October 13, 2016 Source: Library Borrow ———————————————————– Content Screening: Nothing of note HDB Rating: 4 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Young readers who enjoy magical realism and amazing characters. Add it on: Goodreads | Amazon | B&N There are winged horses that live in the mirrors of Briar Hill hospital. In the mirrors that line its grand hallways, which once belonged to a princess. In those that reflect the elegant rooms, now filled with sick…
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Book Spotlight + Playlist – Fairy Lights by Edward Lorn
He’s baaaaaaaack! Yes friends, Edward Lorn is once again a feature on my blog and I honestly couldn’t be more pleased about it. If you haven’t already met E., as we all fondly call him, I highly recommend you check out these posts: Edward Lorn on Horror and the Objectification of Women Author Interview with Edward Lorn You can also scroll up to that review portal up there, and find his last name, for some reviews of his books! Spoiler alert, they’re great and also deliciously creepy. Anyway, I’ll stop babbling and let you know that the reason E. is…