Midas’ Daughter…And Pirates? || Review: A Touch of Gold

Midas' daughter, Kora, was turned to gold when she was young. Now she only has golden skin, but she is shunned and scorned by those around her. In order to save her father from dying, Kora must be brave and journey to the far reaches of the world, sailing where she has never gone before.…

5 Reasons Why You Should Read Before the Broken Star (ARC Review)

After I finished this book, I had a lot of feelings. There's just so much to love about this book and I want to TALK! Or just shove this book in your face. Anyhow, here is why you should read this amazing book: Title: Before the Broken Star Author: Emily R. KingPublisher: Skyscape Release Date:…

Pageantry, Honey, and a Frenemy || ARC Review: Honeybees and Frenemies

Flor's summer is officially ruined when she's asked to take part in a pageant as part of the Honey Festival her town puts on every year. And it gets worse because she has to do it with her worst enemy, Candice. With her best friend gone at summer camp and her parents fighting over finances,…

Give Me More Thomas Cresswell || Review: Stalking Jack the Ripper

A mixture of mystery, horror, romance, and humor, Stalking Jack the Ripper is a fast read that incorporates feminist themes with its smart and witty protagonist, Audrey Rose. Title: Stalking Jack the Ripper Author: Kerri Maniscalco Publisher: Jimmy Patterson Genres: YA Historical Mystery Official Synopsis Seventeen-year-old Audrey Rose Wadsworth was born a lord's daughter, with a…

A Love Letter to Cuba || ARC Review: Don’t Date Rosa Santos

A fun, light read from an #ownvoices author, Don't Date Rosa Santos is about a girl who dreams of visiting Cuba, where her abuela is from. Cue cute sailor she's forbidden to love (thanks to an inherited curse) and a spring festival to save. Rosa's life just became a little chaotic. Title: Don't Date Rosa Santos…