24 Sep 2017

The Thing with Feathers by McCall Hoyle

Posted in Contemporary, Reviews, Romance, Young Adult
Book Title:
The Thing with Feathers
Book Author:
McCall Hoyle
Page Count:
304
Publishing Date:
September 5th, 2017
Publisher:
Blink
Date Read:
September 18th, 2017
Source:
I received an ARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest review - Thank you!
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Synopsis

Emilie Day believes in playing it safe: she’s homeschooled, her best friend is her seizure dog, and she’s probably the only girl on the Outer Banks of North Carolina who can’t swim.

Then Emilie’s mom enrolls her in public school, and Emilie goes from studying at home in her pj’s to halls full of strangers. To make matters worse, Emilie is paired with starting point guard Chatham York for a major research project on Emily Dickinson. She should be ecstatic when Chatham shows interest, but she has a problem. She hasn’t told anyone about her epilepsy.

Emilie lives in fear her recently adjusted meds will fail and she’ll seize at school. Eventually, the worst happens, and she must decide whether to withdraw to safety or follow a dead poet’s advice and “dwell in possibility.”

My Review

I first heard of The Thing with the Feathers when I was browsing around on Goodreads, and was immediately drawn into its unique plot and intriguing title (not to mention the simple, yet very pretty cover). I’ve read a lot … Continue reading →

3.5 stars
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23 Sep 2017

Blog Tour: The Clue in the Trees by Margi Preus – Spotlight and Giveaway!

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The Clue in the Trees Series: Northwoods, #2 Author: Margi Preus Publication Date: September 19th, 2017 Publisher: University of Minnesota Press Synopsis: Francie’s brother Theo has secrets—secrets Francie thinks she wants to know. But what if one of those secrets … Continue reading →

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22 Sep 2017

Blog Tour: Keeping the Beat by Marie Powell & Jeff Norton – Spotlight and Giveaway!

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Keeping the Beat Author: Marie Powell & Jeff Norton Publication Date: April 4th, 2017 Publisher: Kids Can Press Pages: 368 Formats: Hardcover, ebook Synopsis: It was supposed to be the best summer of her life. Instead, seventeen-year-old Lucy finds her … Continue reading →

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21 Sep 2017

Discussion: Book Spoilers in Reviews

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Okay, this is probably the first discussion post that I’ve done in a while (actually, have I ever done a discussion post before?), but it’s something that’s been bothering me for a while, so I felt the need to vent … Continue reading →

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21 Sep 2017

The Dam Keeper by Robert Kondo & Dice Tsutsumi

Posted in Graphic Novels, Middle Grade, Reviews
Book Title:
The Dam Keeper
Book Author:
Robert Kondo, Dice Tsutsumi
Book Illustrator:
Robert Kondo, Dice Tsutsumi
Book Series:
The Dam Keeper, #1
Page Count:
160
Publishing Date:
September 26th, 2017
Publisher:
First Second
Date Read:
September 18th, 2017
Source:
I received a copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review - Thank you!
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Synopsis

Life in Sunrise Valley is tranquil, but beyond its borders lies certain death. A dangerous black fog looms outside the village, but its inhabitants are kept safe by an ingenious machine known as the dam. Pig’s father built the dam and taught him how to maintain it. And then this brilliant inventor did the unthinkable: he walked into the fog and was never seen again.

Now Pig is the dam keeper. Except for his best friend, Fox, and the town bully, Hippo, few are aware of his tireless efforts. But a new threat is on the horizon—a tidal wave of black fog is descending on Sunrise Valley. Now Pig, Fox, and Hippo must face the greatest danger imaginable: the world on the other side of the dam.

Based on the Oscar-nominated animated short film of the same name, The Dam Keeper is a lush, vibrantly drawn graphic novel by Tonko House cofounders Robert Kondo and Dice Tsutsumi.

My Review

First off, let me talk about how visually stunning The Dam Keeper is.  It has a hardcover format, and a dust jacket that is absolutely beautiful.  The gold lettering on the cover really adds to the book’s look, and the … Continue reading →

4 stars
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19 Sep 2017

There’s Someone Inside Your House by Stephanie Perkins

Posted in Contemporary, Reviews, Thrillers, Young Adult
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Book Title:
There's Someone Inside Your House
Book Author:
Stephanie Perkins
Page Count:
289
Publishing Date:
September 26th, 2017
Publisher:
Dutton Books for Young Readers
Date Read:
September 14th, 2017
Source:
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Synopsis

Scream meets YA in this hotly-anticipated new novel from the bestselling author of Anna and the French Kiss.

One-by-one, the students of Osborne High are dying in a series of gruesome murders, each with increasing and grotesque flair. As the terror grows closer and the hunt intensifies for the killer, the dark secrets among them must finally be confronted.

International bestselling author Stephanie Perkins returns with a fresh take on the classic teen slasher story that’s fun, quick-witted, and completely impossible to put down.

My Review

Wow. There’s Someone Inside Your House is the kind of book that just makes you sit back and think “wow” long after you have finished reading.  The book is such a thrill ride and it was so much fun, while … Continue reading →

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18 Sep 2017

Madness by Zac Brewer

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Book Title:
Madness
Book Author:
Zac Brewer
Page Count:
304
Publishing Date:
September 19th, 2017
Publisher:
HarperTeen
Date Read:
September 15th, 2017
Source:
eARC from publisher via Edelweiss - Thank you!
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Synopsis

New York Times bestselling author Zac Brewer delivers his most honest and gripping novel yet, about a girl who believes she’s beyond saving—until she realizes the only person who can save her is herself.

Brooke Danvers is pretending to be fine. She’s gotten so good at pretending that they’re letting her leave inpatient therapy. Now she just has to fake it long enough for her parents and teachers to let their guard down. This time, when she's ready to end her life, there won’t be anyone around to stop her.

Then Brooke meets Derek. Derek is the only person who really gets what Brooke is going through, because he’s going through it too. As they start spending more time together, Brooke suddenly finds herself having something to look forward to every day and maybe even happiness.

But when Derek’s feelings for her intensify, Brooke is forced to accept that the same relationship that is bringing out the best in her might be bringing out the worst in Derek—and that Derek at his worst could be capable of real darkness.

My Review

Trigger Warning! Before I start off on my review of this book, I want to point out that it deals with things such as depression, cutting/self-harm, and suicide attempts.  If that’s something that may be a trigger for you, please … Continue reading →

3.5 stars
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17 Sep 2017

Blog Tour: Mask of Shadows by Linsey Miller – Bookish Style Board and Giveaway!

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Mask of Shadows Author: Linsey Miller Publication Date: August 29th, 2017 Publisher: Sourcebooks Fire Synopsis: Perfect for fantasy fans of Sarah J. Maas and Leigh Bardugo, the first book in this new duology features a compelling genderfluid main character, impressive … Continue reading →

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16 Sep 2017

Blog Tour: Speak Easy, Speak Love by McKelle George – Review and Giveaway!

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Speak Easy, Speak Love Author: McKelle George Publication Date: September 19th, 2017 Publisher: Greenwillow Books Synopsis: Six teenagers’ lives intertwine during one thrilling summer full of romantic misunderstandings and dangerous deals in this sparkling retelling of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About … Continue reading →

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15 Sep 2017

Blog Tour: The Lost Causes by Jessica Etting & Alyssa Schwartz – Review and Giveaway!

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The Lost Causes Authors: Jessica Etting & Alyssa Schwartz Publication Date: September 5th, 2017 Publisher: Kids Can Press Pages: 344 Formats: Hardcover, ebook Synopsis:They’re the kids that no one knows — or no one wants to know. The rich depressive, … Continue reading →

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