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Book Review: The No-Girlfriend Rule by Christen Randall
Julie Murphy meets Casey McQuiston in this unforgettable queer romance about a teen girl whose foray into fantasy tabletop roleplaying brings her new confidence, true friends, and a shot at real, swoon-worthy love. Hollis Beckwith isn’t trying to get a girl—she’s just trying to get by. For a fat, broke girl with anxiety, the start of senior year brings enough to worry about. And besides, she already has a Chris. Their relationship isn’t particularly exciting, but it’s comfortable and familiar, and Hollis wants it to survive beyond senior year. To prove she’s a girlfriend worth keeping, Hollis decides to learn…
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Book Blitz and Giveaway: Invocation by Aileen Erin
Happy Saturday my lovelies! Today I have a new series for you to get addicted to. Whether you’re stuck inside because of a snowstorm this weekend (helllllllllloooooo Minnesotans!) or need a book to enjoy the spring weather, this one is sure to keep you entertained. InvocationAileen Erin(Days of Iron and Clay, #1)Publication date: March 19th 2024Genres: Paranormal, Romance, Young Adult From USA Today Bestselling Author Aileen Erin comes an all-new action-packed, romance-filled paranormal series. There are three things I know without question. One: demons are real. Two: humans make awful mistakes that get them in demonic trouble more often than…
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Book Spotlight: Vampire Weekend by Mike Chen
Good morning friends, and welcome to a new book spotlight! Today I'm sharing a gorgeous book that is high on my reading list. The Last Story of Mina Lee has captivated me with its synopsis, and the secrets that threaten to come to the surface. I'm happy to share this with you and get you just as excited about Nancy Jooyoun Kim's book as I am!
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Book Blitz and Giveaway: Designed by Amy Patrick
Happy Thursday friends! If you live in Minnesota (like I do!) then you know that this weekend is a break from school. I have my kiddos running wild around me as I type this and I’m sure lots of you can relate. Regardless, I have an exciting new book for you to check out. With the recent news of scientists trying to resurrect the Dodo bird, we’re not that far off from some crazy science fiction theories! In the mean time, enjoy this new release by Amy Patrick and don’t forget to enter the giveaway. DesignedAmy Patrick(Designed, #1)Publication date: October…
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Book Blitz and Giveaway: Child of Etherclaw by Matty Roberts
Child of EtherclawMatty RobertsPublication date: August 2nd 2022Genres: Dystopian, Science Fiction, Young Adult The bonds of family go well beyond blood.But can those bonds hold when the blood itself carries a devastating secret? Fenlee’s opal necklace had always radiated a certain warmth since her mother’s death. But now, at sixteen, her world begins to unravel as the stone sparks to life, revealing itself to be an otherworldly artifact of untold power. Between her mechatronics studies at the academy and scavenging expeditions beneath the sprawling city of New Cascadia, Fenlee and her adopted brother, Elliot, try to decipher the mysteries of…
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Book Blitz and Giveaway: Guardians of the Sea by Eva Pohler
Guardians of the SeaEva Pohler(Vampires and Gods, #3)Publication date: May 14th 2022Genres: Paranormal, Romance, Urban Fantasy, Young Adult What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. After enduring Delphine’s dangerous training regimen, the young gods and demigods embark on a mission to take down the corrupt shipping company once and for all, to liberate victimized communities up and down the Mediterranean and nearby seas. But unforeseen conflicts cause the young gods and demigods to question the nature of their mission, their purpose, and their relationships with one another. In the face of impossible choices, how important are love, loyalty, and friendship?…
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Book Spotlight and Giveaway: Towers and Tithes by Christina Bauer
Towers And TithesChristina Bauer(Fairy Tales of the Magicorum, #8)Publication date: November 9th 2021Genres: Paranormal, Young Adult I’m a Tower Tithe with a Rapunzel problem. That’s not as weird as it sounds. Ever wonder how Rapunzel survives without leaving her home? After all, someone must stock groceries, buy hair products and fix the plumbing. Witches don’t wield toilet brushes, so “Rapunzel care” becomes the job of Tower Tithes like me. Not that we choose this gig. We’re just unlucky elves who get magically chucked into servitude. Since our kind live for ages, being a Tower Tithe can drag on for thousands…
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Book Blitz and Giveaway: In the Echo of this Ghost Town by C.L Walters
In the Echo of this Ghost TownC.L. WaltersPublication date: October 12th 2021Genres: Contemporary, Young Adult When everything in your life unravels and the future you imagined disintegrates into dust—how do you decide which way is forward? Griffin Nichols has lost everyone close to him. Unhealthy choices rooted in unmet expectations have him feeling like he’s failing at being a man. Everything he thought he knew about being a good son, brother, and friend has him feeling as substantive as an echo. He’s lost. Then Maxwell Wallace walks into his life and teaches him that sometimes in the weakness of the…
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Book Review: Idol Gossip by Alexandra Leigh Young
An inside look at the K-pop phenomenon, in a wry, punchy young-adult debut that probes cultural differences, sisterhood, and the minefield of fame. Every Friday after school, dressed in their new South Korean prep-school uniforms — sweater vests, knee-highs, pleated skirts, and blazers — seventeen-year old Alice Choy and her little sister, Olivia, head to Myeongdong, brave a dank, basement-level stairwell full of graffiti, and slip into a noreabang. Back in San Francisco, when she still had friends and earthly possessions, Alice took regular singing lessons. But since their diplomat mom moved them to Seoul, she pours herself into karaoke,…
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Book Review: Sisters of Sword & Song by Rebecca Ross
From the author of The Queen’s Rising comes a thrilling YA stand-alone fantasy about the unbreakable bond between sisters. Perfect for fans of Ember in the Ashes, Sky in the Deep, and Court of Fives. After eight long years, Evadne will finally be reunited with her older sister, Halcyon, who has been proudly serving in the queen’s army. But when Halcyon appears earlier than expected, Eva knows something has gone terribly wrong. Halcyon is on the run, hunted by her commander and charged with murder. Though Halcyon’s life is spared during her trial, the punishment is heavy. And when Eva…
