That Inevitable Victorian Thing Author: E.K. Johnston Publication Date: October 3rd, 2017 Publisher: Dutton Books for Young Readers Synopsis: Victoria-Margaret is the crown princess of the empire, a direct descendent of Victoria I, the queen who changed the course of history. The … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: October 2017
Berserker Series: Berserker, #1 Author: Emmy Laybourne Publication Date: October 10th, 2017 Publisher: Feiwel & Friends Synopsis: Are Hanne’s powers a gift from the old Norse gods, or a curse? Her brother Stieg swears their powers are a gift from … Continue reading
The Nowhere Girls Author: Amy Reed Publication Date: October 10th, 2017 Publisher: Simon Pulse Synopsis: Three misfits come together to avenge the rape of a fellow classmate and in the process trigger a change in the misogynist culture at their … Continue reading
Author: Tal M. Klein Narrator:Matthew Mercer Length: 8 hours 42 minutes Publisher: Audible Studios Released: Jul. 25, 2017 Genre: Tecnothriller It’s the year 2147. Advancements in nanotechnology have enabled us to control aging. We’ve genetically engineered mosquitoes to feast on … Continue reading
Snappsy the Alligator and His Best Friend Forever (Probably) Author: Julie Falatko Illustrator: Tim Miller Synopsis: Now, these two rising picture book stars return with SNAPPSY THE ALLIGATOR AND HIS BEST FRIEND FOREVER (PROBABLY), on sale October 3, 2017, in … Continue reading
Synopsis
The woods were insane in the dark, terrifying and magical at the same time. But best of all were the stars, which trumpeted their light into the misty dark. Castella Cresswell and her five siblings-Hannan, Caspar, Mortimer, Delvive, and Jerusalem- know what it's like to be different. For years, their world has been confined to their ramshackle family home deep in the woods of upstate New York. They abide by the strict rule of God, whose messages come directly from their father. Slowly, Castley and her siblings start to test the boundaries of the laws that bind them. But, at school, they're still the freaks they've always been to the outside world. Marked by their plain clothing. Unexplained bruising. Utter isolation from their classmates. That is, until Castley is forced to partner with the totally irritating, totally normal George Gray, who offers her a glimpse of a life filled with freedom and choice Castley's world rapidly expands beyond the woods she knows so well and the beliefs she once thought were the only truths. There is a future waiting for her if she can escape her father's grasp, but Castley refuses to leave her siblings behind. Just as she begins to form a plan, her father makes a chilling announcement: the Cresswells will soon return to their home in heaven. With time running out on all of their lives, Castley must expose the depth of her father's lies. The forest has buried the truth in darkness for far too long. Castley might be their last hope for salvation.My Review
I had heard about The Cresswell Plot back when it was first published last year, and I didn’t really have the chance to read it, and I guess part of me forgot about it being on my to read list. … Continue reading
Synopsis
Sarah Jacqueline Crow and James Holt work in the vast maguey fields that span the bone-dry Southwest, a thirsty, infinite land that is both seductive and fearsome. In this rough, transient landscape, Sarah Jac and James have fallen in love. They’re tough and brave, and they have big dreams. Soon they will save up enough money to go east. But until then, they keep their heads down, their muscles tensed, and above all, their love secret. When a horrible accident forces Sarah Jac and James to start over on a new, possibly cursed ranch called the Real Marvelous, the delicate balance they’ve found begins to give way. And James and Sarah Jac will have to pay a frighteningly high price for their love.My Review
Last year, I had the chance to read Samantha Mabry’s magical debut, A Fierce and Subtle Poison. That book combined magical realism with relatable characters and an easy to get into plot, making it a real gem in the young … Continue reading
Everything Must Go Author: Jenny Fran Davis Publication Date: October 3rd, 2017 Publisher: Wednesday Books Synopsis: Flora Goldwasser has fallen in love. She won’t admit it to anyone, but something about Elijah Huck has pulled her under. When he tells … Continue reading
