Tag: 3 stars

Review: Truthwitch by Susan Dennard

Review: Truthwitch by Susan Dennard

Oh, boy. I’ve been looking forward to reading Truthwitch for […]

Review: Magonia by Maria Dahvana Headley

Review: Magonia by Maria Dahvana Headley

“I breathe in. I breathe out. The sky’s full of […]

Review: Slasher Girls & Monster Boys by Misc.

Review: Slasher Girls & Monster Boys by Misc.

‘Slasher Girls & Monster Boys’ comes from April Genevieve Tucholke, who has brought together a roster of fourteen YA scribes (herself included) for the purpose of gathering us around the metaphorical campfire and telling us their best ghost stories. The result is about what you’d expect: an uneven but consistently entertaining trip through the joint imagination.

Review: The Devil You Know by Trish Doller

Review: The Devil You Know by Trish Doller

“…vivid writing and rich story telling…”

Review: The Invasion of the Tearling by Erika Johansen

Review: The Invasion of the Tearling by Erika Johansen

Hello there! I come to you today as one of […]

Review: Every Last Promise by Kristin Halbrook

Review: Every Last Promise by Kristin Halbrook

I’m just going to come out and say it: If […]

Review: Mosquitoland by David Arnold + Giveaway

Review: Mosquitoland by David Arnold + Giveaway

Writing reviews for contemporaries are the hardest for me, especially […]

Review: The Sculptor by Scott McCloud

Review: The Sculptor by Scott McCloud

But there comes a point where the commonplace becomes flat. It doesn’t excite. It is not “bad” or of poor quality, but rather creates a wall between the object and its audience, able to be appreciated for its theoretical strengths but not its emotional punch.

Review: The Fall by Bethany Griffin

Review: The Fall by Bethany Griffin

“What. Just. Happened.” I said to myself, about every chapter […]

Review: Alex As Well by Alyssa Brugman

Review: Alex As Well by Alyssa Brugman

Paola reviews Alex As Well and she has lots of thoughts.

Review: Zac & Mia by A.J. Betts

Review: Zac & Mia by A.J. Betts

“An average novel that had the potential to be pretty good”- Paola reviews Zac & Mia by A.J.Betts

Review: Open Road Summer by Emery Lord

Review: Open Road Summer by Emery Lord

Paola reviews Open Road Summer and explains that while it didn’t meet her original expectations, it was still a fun summer read.

Review: Afterworlds by Scott Westerfeld

Review: Afterworlds by Scott Westerfeld

Its unique storytelling approach and narrative structure is interesting, but “Afterworlds” does not do enough with its eccentricities to make it truly memorable. There is a good story here, but it’s largely buried beneath another, less enjoyable one.

Review: The Zoo Box by Ariel Cohn, Aron Nels Steinke (Illustrations)

Review: The Zoo Box by Ariel Cohn, Aron Nels Steinke (Illustrations)

Nafiza reviews the Children’s Graphic Novel, The Zoo Box, and explains why it didn’t quite meet her expectations.

Review: Messenger of Fear by Michael Grant

Review: Messenger of Fear by Michael Grant

It may not be the most satisfying (or complete) of stories, but its potential is clear, and worth trying given the ease with which it can be read. I only hope that the next installment proves a bit meatier.

Review: The Vanishing Season by Jodi Lynn Anderson

Review: The Vanishing Season by Jodi Lynn Anderson

A conversation with myself in which I try to figure […]

Review: Hyperbole and a Half by Allie Brosh

Review: Hyperbole and a Half by Allie Brosh

It is short, yet memorable. Funny, yet challenging. What more could one need from something with such a delightfully ridiculous cover?

Review: NOS4A2 by Joe Hill

Review: NOS4A2 by Joe Hill

Despite its length, the pages turn quickly, and events move briskly enough to keep the occasional lull brief. Turning the commercialized Christmas season into a playground ripe for terror is no easy task, and Hill proves himself largely capable of the feat.

Review: Pawn by Aimee Carter

Review: Pawn by Aimee Carter

“I didn’t hate it, and I doubt many readers will despite its faults.” Kat Kennedy reviews Pawn by Aimee Carter.

Review: Broken Hearts, Fences and Other Things to Mend by Katie Finn

Review: Broken Hearts, Fences and Other Things to Mend by Katie Finn

How much you enjoy Broken Hearts, Fences and Other Things […]

Review: The Moon and More by Sarah Dessen

Review: The Moon and More by Sarah Dessen

“The Moon and More takes a lot more than a relaxing beach day and a couple of cocktails to even start to enjoy” Paola reviews The Moon and More by Sarah Dessen

Review: Don’t Look Back by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Review: Don’t Look Back by Jennifer L. Armentrout

“I have a love/hate relationship with Jennifer L. Armentrout. Love because I can’t get enough of her books. Hate because I get really annoyed that I can’t stay away.” Come and see how Paola enjoyed Don’t Look Back by Paola.

To All the Books I Forgot to Review (2): Audiobooks Edition + Giveaway

To All the Books I Forgot to Review (2): Audiobooks Edition + Giveaway

Since I’ve started my little project of Reading Whatever I […]

Review: The Ring and the Crown by Melissa de la Cruz

Review: The Ring and the Crown by Melissa de la Cruz

“Is it an entertaining read? Yes. Can you live without it? Most likely.” Kiona rants about POVs in her review The Ring and The Crown by Melissa de la Cruz.

Review: Sekret by Lindsay Smith

Review: Sekret by Lindsay Smith

Sekret is kind of tricky to review. It wasn’t bad, […]