I rather love the creative story of The Memory Thief by Lauren Mansey. While I wouldn’t want to steal memories from others, it would be amazing to see a duplication of a memory. For instance, how does my child remember … Continue reading The Memory Thief by Lauren Mansy
The Grace Year is reminiscent of Lord of Flies Tierney, our main character, lives in a small county that strictly controls the lives of its female citizens. Women are not allowed to meet in groups without men present. A woman … Continue reading The Grace Year by Kim Liggett
The cover of Frost Blood by Elly Blake is both soft and beautiful while implying danger and violence. In Frost Blood, Ruby is a Fire Blood who lives in hiding among regular villagers in the mountains. She and her mother … Continue reading Frost Blood by Elly Blake
The cover of Ash Princess by Laura Sebastian is stunning. My 12-year-old has recently become a bookworm so we took a trip to Powell’s City of Books. The book store occupies a full city-block and offers more books than you … Continue reading Ash Princess by Laura Sebastian
Ruthless Magic indeed. The story begins with a young man named Finn trying to impress his family with his feeble magical ability. Finn comes from a long-time magical family, and yet he’s struggles to keep up with his magical peers. He’s … Continue reading Ruthless Magic by Megan Crewe
According to my own tween, Everless by Sara Holland is a great read for a mother/daughter bookclub. The people of Sempera survive on the blood of the less fortunate in their society. We’re not talking vampires. Because of an ancient … Continue reading Everless by Sara Holland
Song of Blood and Stone by L. Penelope is the first edition in the Earthsinger Chronicles. Earthsingers are people who have a magical ability called Earthsong. It is as natural to them as air, and connects them to nature. They … Continue reading Song of Blood and Stone by L. Penelope
Ace of Shades by Amanda Foody is a dangerous journey through the “City of Sin”. A city that is said to leave a mark on your soul. No one leaves the city undamaged in some way. Enne Salta is a … Continue reading Ace of Shades by Amanda Foody
Caraval feels like a mystical fairgrounds with a twist of Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland Scarlett is a responsible older sister desperate to protect her sister Tella from their abusive father. He was always a tough man to handle but … Continue reading Caraval by Stephanie Garber
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