I’ve never been one to review the books that I didn’t finish but after reading Kat’s post about her DNF reads over at Cuddlebuggery, I thought I’d take a page out of her book and do the same here. Mostly, I just want to remember why I didn’t read certain books, gave up on them […]
Rowena’s review of Emmy & Oliver by Robin Benway. Emmy’s best friend, Oliver, reappears after being kidnapped by his father ten years ago. Emmy hopes to pick up their relationship right where it left off. Are they destined to be together? Or has fate irreparably driven them apart? Emmy just wants to be in charge […]
Rowena’s review of The Summer of Chasing Mermaids by Sarah Ockler. The youngest of six talented sisters, Elyse d’Abreau was destined for stardom—until a boating accident took everything from her. Now, the most beautiful singer in Tobago can’t sing. She can’t even speak. Seeking quiet solitude, Elyse accepts a friend’s invitation to Atargatis Cove. Named […]
Whitley’s review of Akata Witch by Nnedi Okorafor. Twelve-year-old Sunny lives in Nigeria, but she was born American. Her features are African, but she’s albino. She’s a terrific athlete, but can’t go out into the sun to play soccer. There seems to be no place where she fits. And then she discovers something amazing—she is […]
Whitley’s review of the Dark Star series by Bethany Frenette. Audrey Whitticomb has nothing to fear. Her mother is the superhero Morning Star, the most deadly crime-fighter in the Twin Cities, so it’s hard for Audrey not to feel safe. That is, until she’s lured into the sweet night air by something human and not […]