Delicious and Suspenseful Cooking Competition || ARC Review: Salty, Bitter, Sweet

Who doesn't love a good cooking competition? (Okay, maybe some people...) I love food and cooking in general, and just reading the synopsis I knew I'd be salivating throughout the entire book. I was totally right. This book made me hungry soooo many times! Title: Salty, Bitter, SweetAuthor: Mayra CuevasPublisher: BlinkRelease Date: March 3, 2020Genres:…

Twisy, Magical, and Fun! || ARC Review: Zatanna and the House of Secrets

I love Zatanna! She's such a fun, amazing part of DC, and I was thrilled to receive an ARC for this new middle grade story of hers! I've always been a fan of Barbara Gordon, as Batgirl, as Oracle, it doesn't matter. She's such a cool character, and I was really excited to see her…

5 Books With Mermaids

It's time for another Top 5 Saturday (led by the wonderful Mandy @ Devouring Books)! So I'm totally expanding the definition of mermaid in this post... turns out I haven't read a lot of books about mermaids? I know, I was surprised too! So I'm including sirens as well as people who live beneath the…

Slow-Burn Romance Through Text Messages || Review: Technically, You Started It

Days apart, I got two stellar recommendations for Technically, You Started It from my IG buddy Indigo Wood and author Caitlin Sangster. Before that, I'd heard nothing about this book, but the fact that it was told completely in text messages intrigued me. I immediately put this book on hold, not even reading the synopsis. What. A.…

Careful Exploration of Childhood During a Dark Time in American History || Review: They Called Us Enemy

This amazing graphic novel is timely, heart breaking, and incredibly written piece of nonfiction that explores precious childhood moments and horror as later innocence was lost. Title: They Called Us EnemyAuthor: George TakeiPublisher: Top Shelf ProductionsGenres: Graphic Novel Memoir Official Synopsis A graphic memoir recounting actor/author/activist George Takei's childhood imprisoned within American concentration camps during…

Pirates, Mermaids, and More in new Ocean Fantasy: All the Stars and Teeth

I love—and have read—so many books set on the ocean, so I was really excited to dig into this one! Title: All the Stars and TeethAuthor: Adalyn GracePublisher: ImprintRelease Date: February 4, 2020Genres: YA Fantasy I received an ARC of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Official Synopsis Set in…

Touching Sister Story || ARC Review: Turtle Under Ice

I've been trying to read more novels in verse lately, so when I found this one on Netgalley, I knew I needed to request it. This story was incredibly beautiful, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to read it. Title: Turtle Under IceAuthor: Juleah Del RosarioPublisher: Simon and Schuster Children's PublishingRelease Date: February 11, 2020Genres:…

Exploring Heroism and Self-Discovery || ARC Review: Shadow of the Batgirl

Another DC Ink novel for the win! I've always been a huge fan of Cassandra Cain's story, so when I heard about Shadow of the Batgirl, I was so, so excited. Title: Shadow of the BatgirlAuthor: Sarah KuhnPublisher: DC InkRelease Date: February 5, 2020Genres: YA Action I received an ARC from the publisher via Netgalley…