Thrilling and Romantic Epic Fantasy || Audiobook Review: Empire of Sand

I was recommended this book twice within a week because of its marriage-for-convenience trope... and that is just not something I can refuse. This being my all-time favorite romance trope of all time, obviously I had to pick it up. Title: Empire of SandAuthor: Tasha SuriPublisher: OrbitGenres: Epic Fantasy Official Synopsis A nobleman’s daughter with…

Timely and Compelling Contemporary || ARC Review: Admission

Admission's premise is so compelling, and so timely. It wasn't so long ago that I was devouring every article about the college admissions scandal, and when this book came along, I knew I would have to read it for the insiders look of it all. Title: AdmissionAuthor: Julie BuxBaumPublisher: Delacorte PressRelease Date: May 5, 2020Genres:…

Meet The Girl Knight || ARC Review: The Life and (Medieval) Times of Kit Sweetly

Set in contemporary times with lots of medieval facts, this book is such a fun, quirky ride, with diverse and interesting characters, a sweet romance, and an exciting take on smashing the patriarchy. Title: The Life and (Medieval) Times of Kit SweetlyAuthor: Jamie PactonPublisher: Page Street PublishingRelease Date: May 5, 2020Genres: YA Contemporary I received…

Funny Friendships and Video Game Adventure || ARC Review: My Video Game Ate My Homework

You know me, I tend to request DC's comics faster than I can read the synopsis... and that's exactly what happened here! But I was no disappointed in the least, as this was a fun, lighthearted adventure. Title: My Video Game Ate My HomeworkAuthor: Dustin HansenPublisher: DC ZoomRelease Date: April 21, 2020Genres: MG Sci-fi Adventure…

Incredible Historical Mystery: The Silence of Bones

I had no idea I needed a historical mystery set in Joseon-era Korea... but I really did. Gosh this book was amazing. Title: The Silence of BonesAuthor: June HurPublisher: Fiewel and FriendsRelease Date: April 21, 2020Genres: YA Historical Mystery I received an ARC of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.…

Hilarious and Heartwarming New DC Duo || ARC Review: Anti/Hero

I love that DC Zoom is adding some brand new characters to their lineup of graphic novels for middle grade! This one sounded so much fun, and the look of that art just made my heart happy. I'm so grateful I had the chance to read it. Title: Anti/HeroAuthor: Kate Karyus Quinn and Demetria LunettaPublisher:…

Blog Tour Review & Favorite Quotes & Giveaway: Elysium Girls

There are not many YA westerns out there, so when I first heard about this YA western fantasy, I was really excited! I love a good western setting and the characters they bring, and I was not disappointed with Elysium Girls! Title: Elysium GirlsAuthor: Kate PentecostPublisher: Disney-HyperionRelease Date: April 14, 2020Genres: YA Historical Fantasy I…

Drama-Filled Exploration of Familiar Characters || ARC Review: Gotham High

It's about time I got something from DC Ink that earns the title guilty-pleasure! I love pretty much everything else from them, but this is high school drama at it's finest, with a dash of mystery for good measure. Title: Gotham HighAuthor: Melissa de la CruzPublisher: DC InkRelease Date: April 7, 2020Genres: YA Mystery I…