Jasmine Guillory just keeps getting better. I absolutely adored this book! It was fun, smart, and sexy. Maddie and Theo were amazing. I laughed with them, I cried with them, I was all in my feelings with them. It was so much fun watching them grow.
It was great seeing all the people from the first 2 books. I wanted to get dressed and attend the wedding. I was 100% invested in this story. Yes Ms. Guillory! I can't wait to see what else you write.
This is probably the most devastatingly beautiful book I've ever read. Following Elwood and his unfortunate stay at the Nickel, is so heartbreaking, yet you can't look away.
The depictions of the abuse these boys suffered is not grusome; yet Whitehead is so meticulous with his language that he engages all of your senses within this 210 page novel. The images he conjured up are forever burned into my brain.
Absolutely outstanding!
Wow!
Queenie is a fabulous read...absolutely amazing. This book took me through the paces. There was laughs and tears; I was sad and angry; I wanted to shake some sense into Queenie and fight for her...just so many emotions. I understood Queenie because I know her. She is my sisters, cousins, and friends; and at times she is me. She embodies the emotional roller coaster that so many women ride every day. Mental health is important, even for the strongest of women. I fell in love with her friends and family.
An wonderful debut!
Grief is a complicated and fickle monster, no wonder so many of us have trouble moving past it. Mary Adkins handles the complications of losing a love one with grace, compassion and humor. I love the creativity of epistolary novels.
I am totally impressed by an author's ability to tell a story through letters, and now in the 21st century; blog posts, e-mails, and texts. I felt and understood all the emotions of the characters who were missing Iris. My heart went out to Iris for how honest and raw she was about her situation. Carl and Phil kept me in stitches!
Well done Ms. Adkins!
I was a big fan of "The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane". I became a bigger fan once I met Katherine Howe at a book signing. I was thrilled to see that she write a follow-up. I was not disappointed.
"The Daughters of Temperance Hobbs" was delightful. This book was full of subtle, yet powerful magic that you feel in the past, present, and future. I felt like we picked up right where we left off with Connie, Sam, and Grace. I loved the introduction of Zazi. The ended was perfect and I hope it means there is more to come!
I am all in my feelings about this book. This book got under my skin and poked at my soul. This book was about love, power, relationships, and sacrifice. So many characters gave so much in the name of love. Smith explored love on so many levels: romantic love, a mother's love, the love for a sibling, love between friends, and the love of power. Bloodleaf is gritty, raw, and dark but it is also beautiful and powerful. She is not afraid to go after main characters. She's like the George R.R. Martin of YA. Crystal Smith is force to be reckoned with and I am looking forward to book 2.
This book is a roundhouse kick to heart and readers will ask for more.
Crystal has a new fan!
Andrew Smith always manages to capture the voice of the teenage male with such accuracy and a ton of respect. Rabbit and Robot was an amazing, off-beat, funny, and sometimes sad story of dealing with sexual urges, growing up and it makes you question what it means to be a real boy. It is also a commentary on the state of our country. I am a fan of the insane cogs and Maurice. I feel as though there should be a Maurice plush to go with the book. Excellent book!
Small Town, Big Magic by Hazel Beck I picked this up because it was romance and had witches in it. S/N I will give anything that has wi...
