Title: Winter of SummersSeries: Author: Michael FaudetGenre: Poetry, RomancePublisher: Andrew McMeels PublishingFormat: PaperbackISBN: 1449496393 In case you missed the memo, I’ll restate this for the record: I FREAKING LOVE POETRY. Pretty much every poetry …
book reviews
Tiffany Sly Lives Here Now
Tiffany Sly Lives Here Now is perched on my bookshelf, the passionate red cover sitting on top of The Book of Dust and Octavia’s Brood like a victor at the top of Mount Everest. Written by debut author Dana L Davis, Tiffany Sly is only the second Contemporary YA novel I’ve ever read, and – if I’m being honest – the first YA book I’ve read where the protagonist is a black female teen. From beginning to end, I couldn’t put Tiffany down — or out of my mind, for that matter. And…I’m still struggling to sort out my thoughts about this book.
Good Me, Bad Me By Ali Land
A Ravenous review of Good Me Bad Me by Ali Land – a thrilling tale of the tragic nature of nurture gone wrong and the girl at the heart of it.
Creatures of Will and Temper
Title: Creatures of Will and TemperSeries: Diabolist’s Library #1 Author: Molly TanzerGenre: FantasyPublisher: John Joseph Adams/Mariner BooksFormat: PaperbackISBN: 1328710262 Summary: “A delightful, dark, and entertaining romp . . . Molly Tanzer is at …
Clockwork Boys — Book Review
Title: Clockwork BoysSeries: Clocktaur War #1Author: T. KingfisherGenre: FantasyPublisher: Argyll ProductionFormat: PaperbackISBN: 1614504164 Summary: A paladin, an assassin, a forger, and a scholar ride out of town. It’s not the start …
Micro Book Review of Alexander Hamilton: The Graphic History of an American Founding Father
Title: Alexander HamiltonAuthor: Jonathan HennesseyGenre: Graphic NovelPublisher: Ten Speed PressFormat: PaperbackISBN: 9780399579998 Summary: Alexander Hamilton was one of the most influential figures in United States history–he fought in the Revolutionary …
The City of Brass — Book Review
Title: The City of BrassAuthor: S.A ChakrabortyGenre: FantasyPublisher: Harper VoyagerFormat: PaperbackISBN: 9780062678102 Summary: Nahri has never believed in magic. Certainly, she has power; on the streets of 18th century Cairo, …
Simple & Sweet Review Of Tea Sparrow
Tea Sparrow delivered samples of all natural loose leaf teas directly to my doorstep in the quaintest package I have ever seen. In a simple cardboard box stamped with their …
Fall Into October With Plum Deluxe
Fall into this October with festive loose leafs thoughtfully created by Plum Deluxe. Never before has Autumn tasted this sweet, and I cannot wait to share this month’s delivery with you.
Blend Bee – The Buzz of Tea
This week’s adventure was steeped in the buzz of popping flavors and unforgettable sensual enticement. I am, of course, talking the tea sent to me by BlendBee. Whoa, I made …