“Where does seeking justice end and seeking vengeance begin?” I really enjoy books that offer a unique social commentary, especially when it’s relevant to modern times, so I jumped at the chance to read this book. It touches on cyber-bullying, the social media jury phenomenon, and more, as well as some ever-relevant morals, such as… Continue reading This is How it Happened – Paula Stokes (ARC Review)
Daughter of the Burning City – Amanda Foody (ARC Review)
"The smoke is part of Gomorrah's legend: once upon a time, we were burned to the ground. But we did not die. Instead we kept burning, kept moving, kept growing. The smoke surrounds us, even if we no longer burn." I am such a sucker for books that offer up synopsis phrases like "traveling circus… Continue reading Daughter of the Burning City – Amanda Foody (ARC Review)
Warcross – Marie Lu (ARC Review)
"Do you remember one year when that player - Leeroy something - actually got drafted into the Stormchasers, even though he always just charged in and messed up his entire team's play? My God, he was terrible." You read that right, my loves: Marie Lu references freaking Leeroy Jenkins in her writing. I mean, how… Continue reading Warcross – Marie Lu (ARC Review)
How to Make a Wish – Ashley Herring Blake
"I thought that was how every girl saw other girls - this mix between beauty and awe and curiosity, a thin layer of lust just underneath. Took until I was fourteen to realize that no, the way I thought about other girls was a little different." Let me begin by saying that I am a… Continue reading How to Make a Wish – Ashley Herring Blake
Book Beginnings: Daughter of the Burning City
* Book Beginnings is a meme hosted by Rose City Reader, where every Friday, bloggers post the first sentence (or few sentences) of their current read, as well as their first impressions of the book! * This week, I’ll be highlighting one of my current reads, Daughter of the Burning City by Amanda Foody! I peek… Continue reading Book Beginnings: Daughter of the Burning City
Sharing Sam – Katherine Applegate
This honestly should be a 2-star review, but I spent so many years loving this book that nostalgia won't let me go below 3. 💔 I first picked this book up back in 2005, I think, and I loved it. I reread it six or seven times over the next decade, but this was the… Continue reading Sharing Sam – Katherine Applegate
Top 5 Wednesday: Outside of the Western World
* Top 5 Wednesday is a weekly meme/challenge for book bloggers, hosted by Lainey and Sam. The goal is for bloggers to choose their top 5 picks for the week’s given challenge, and you can find out more over on Goodreads! * This week's challenge is to pick five books that are not set in or inspired by the Western world… Continue reading Top 5 Wednesday: Outside of the Western World
