Tag: YA

Review: I Was Here by Gayle Forman

Review: I Was Here by Gayle Forman

Gripping and thought-provoking, although it lacked that little something extra to make it special.

Review: Mosquitoland by David Arnold + Giveaway

Review: Mosquitoland by David Arnold + Giveaway

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

Review: Boys Don’t Knit by T.S. Easton

Review: Boys Don’t Knit by T.S. Easton

Awesomesauce. I need the second one STAT.

Review: Little Peach by Peggy Kern + Q&A+ Giveaway

Review: Little Peach by Peggy Kern + Q&A+ Giveaway

This story broke my heart and I don’t know if anything can put it back together.

Review: The Ruby Circle by Richelle Mead

Review: The Ruby Circle by Richelle Mead

There are two ways you can look at The Ruby […]

Buzz Worthy News: 50 Shades of Plagiarism February 23, 2015

Buzz Worthy News: 50 Shades of Plagiarism February 23, 2015

In this week’s Buzz Worthy News, controversies have dominated the week: John Green accidentally plagiarized, Jonathon Franzen managed to insult YA readers and the working class in one paragraph, more Dr. Seuss books are headed our way and more!

Review: Snow Like Ashes by Sara Raasch

Review: Snow Like Ashes by Sara Raasch

Snow Like Ashes ended up not being a Steph book.

Review: Jackaby by William Ritter

Review: Jackaby by William Ritter

A very solid start to a hopefully amazing series.

Review: The Selection by Kiera Cass

Review: The Selection by Kiera Cass

Somehow, against all odds, this book is a NYT Best Seller. I’m still trying to come to grips with that.

Review: Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell

Review: Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell

Like all the other Rainbow Rowell books, this one had loads of potential, but failed to live up to the hype.

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 […]

Blog Tour: Inked by Eric Smith + Giveaway

Blog Tour: Inked by Eric Smith + Giveaway

Today we have the awesomely awesome Eric Smith, author of […]

Blog Tour: There Will Be Lies by Nick Lake + Giveaway

Blog Tour: There Will Be Lies by Nick Lake + Giveaway

Today we’re pleased to welcome Nick Lake, author of the […]

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

Blog Tour: Endsinger by Jay Kristoff + Giveaway

Blog Tour: Endsinger by Jay Kristoff + Giveaway

    In theory I’m supposed to review Endsinger but […]

Review: Exquisite Captive by Heather Demetrios

Review: Exquisite Captive by Heather Demetrios

Meg feels there is promise for this new series, but remains unimpressed with Exquisite Captive.

Review: Isla and the Happily Ever After by Stephanie Perkins

Review: Isla and the Happily Ever After by Stephanie Perkins

“I really enjoyed the version of Isla and the Happily Ever After that I rewrote in my head.” Kiona reviews her disappointment with Isla and the Happily Ever After.

Review: The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender by Leslye Walton

Review: The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender by Leslye Walton

“A book so quirky and magical that you’ll immediately fall in love with it.” – Kat Kennedy

Review: Blue Lily, Lily Blue by Maggie Stiefvater

Review: Blue Lily, Lily Blue by Maggie Stiefvater

My problem with the Raven Cycle quartet is that it’s […]

Review: Lailah by Nikki Kelly

Review: Lailah by Nikki Kelly

Paola gives her thoughts on Lailah by Nikki Kelly. Spoiler: She was not amused.

Guest Post, Cover Reveal + Giveaway: Under the Lights by Dahlia Adler

Guest Post, Cover Reveal + Giveaway: Under the Lights by Dahlia Adler

Happy Monday everybody! Today we have the fantastic Dahlia Adler […]

Review: Poisoned Apples by Christine Heppermann

Review: Poisoned Apples by Christine Heppermann

Steph Sinclair review Poisoned Apples by Christina Heppermann and says this one will leave marks.

Review: A Little Something Different by Sandy Hall

Review: A Little Something Different by Sandy Hall

Paola tries really hard to think of something positive to say about A Little Something Different but fails miserably.