"The world of men required certain sacrifices of me and I had simply tired of making them. It was high time for men to sacrifice for me."…
TITLE: The Girl in Red AUTHOR: Christina Henry GENRE: Sci-fi AGE RANGE: Adult SYNOPSIS: It’s not safe for anyone alone in the woods. There are predators that come out at night: critters and coyotes, snakes and wolves. But the woman in the red jacket has no…
TITLE: Girls with Sharp SticksAUTHOR: Suzanne YoungRELEASE DATE: March 19th, 2019GENRE: DystopiaAGE RANGE: YA Life at Innovations Academy seems great to Mena and the other girls: the men might be controlling and expect very high standards from each of the young women, but that’s…
This week’s mini review round-up includes 2 graphic novels and 2 novels! Some the reviews below are the shortened version of my review, but the “goodreads” link buttons will take you to the full review. Enjoy!…
Reviews
MINI REVIEWS — The Faithful, Snow & Mistletoe, What Makes Girls Sick and Tired, Manga Classics: Les Miserables
This week’s mini review round-up includes 1 novel, 1 standard novella, 1 illustrated novella, and 1 manga! Some the reviews below are the shortened version of my review, but the “goodreads” link buttons will take you to the full review. Enjoy!…
TITLE: Blanca & Roja AUTHOR: Anna-Marie McLemore RELEASED: October 9th, 2018; Feiwel & Friends GENRE: Fantasy AGE RANGE: YA SYNOPSIS: The del Cisne girls have never just been sisters; they’re also rivals, Blanca as obedient and graceful as Roja is vicious and manipulative. They know that, because of a…
TITLE: Damsel AUTHOR: Elana K. Arnold RELEASES: October 2nd, 2018; Balzer + Bray GENRE: Fantasy AGE RANGE: YA SYNOPSIS: The rite has existed for as long as anyone can remember: when the prince-who-will-be-king comes of age, he must venture out into the gray lands, slay a fierce dragon, and…
TITLE: Sawkill Girls AUTHOR: Claire Legrand RELEASES: October 2nd, 2018; Katherine Tegen Books GENRE: Fantasy/Horror AGE RANGE: YA ACQUIRED: ARC SYNOPSIS: Beware of the woods and the dark, dank deep. He’ll follow you home, and he won’t let you sleep. Who are the Sawkill Girls? Three girls’ stories come…
TITLE: Our Stories, Our Voices EDITOR: Amy Reed RELEASES: August 14th, 2018; Simon Pulse GENRE: Nonfiction AGE RANGE: YA SYNOPSIS:From Amy Reed, Ellen Hopkins, Amber Smith, Sandhya Menon, and more of your favorite YA authors comes an anthology of essays that explore the diverse experiences of injustice, empowerment,…
TITLE: Next Year in Havana AUTHOR: Chanel Cleeton RELEASED: February 6th, 2018; Berkley GENRE: Historical Fiction/Contemporary AGE RANGE: Adult SYNOPSIS: After the death of her beloved grandmother, a Cuban-American woman travels to Havana, where she discovers the roots of her identity–and unearths a family secret hidden since the revolution……