passage, n. i. A brief section of music composed of a series of notes and flourishes. ii. A journey by water; a voyage. iii. The transition from one place to another, across space and time. In one devastating night, violin prodigy Etta Spencer loses everything she knows and loves. Thrust into an unfamiliar world byContinue reading “Passenger by Alexandra Bracken”
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Gambit by C.L. Denault
In Earth’s battle-ridden future, humans have evolved. Those with extraordinary skills rise to power and fame. Those without live in poverty. Sixteen-year-old Willow Kent believed she was normal. But when a genetically-advanced military officer shows up in her village and questions her identity, long-buried secrets begin to emerge. With remarkable skills and a shocking geneticContinue reading “Gambit by C.L. Denault”
Top Ten Tuesday: 11/24
Top Ten Books I’m Thankful For Jessie’s Girls: Muscle Building Edition by Jessie Hilgenberg | This is an e-book, but it still counts. I discovered Jessie Hilgenberg on Instagram and saw the amazing progress her “followers” were experiencing on her programs. I bit the bullet and bought it, and I haven’t looked back. It has completely changed theContinue reading “Top Ten Tuesday: 11/24”
The Ugly Stepsister by Aya Ling
When Kat accidentally rips apart an old picture book, she’s magically transported into the world of Cinderella–as Katriona, one of the ugly stepsisters! Life turns upside down now that she’s a highborn lady and must learn how to survive the social season, including how to get through the door in a huge metal hoop skirt.Continue reading “The Ugly Stepsister by Aya Ling”
Air Awakens by Elise Kova
A library apprentice, a sorcerer prince, and an unbreakable magic bond… The Solaris Empire is one conquest away from uniting the continent, and the rare elemental magic sleeping in seventeen-year-old library apprentice Vhalla Yarl could shift the tides of war. Vhalla has always been taught to fear the Tower of Sorcerers, a mysterious magic society,Continue reading “Air Awakens by Elise Kova”
Paladin by Sally Slater
Brash, cocky, and unbeatable with a sword (well, almost), Sam of Haywood is the most promising Paladin trainee in the kingdom of Thule… and knows it. The only problem is that Sam is really Lady Samantha, daughter of the seventeenth Duke of Haywood, and if her father has his way, she’ll be marrying a Paladin,Continue reading “Paladin by Sally Slater”
Two Review: The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey
After the 1st wave, only darkness remains. After the 2nd, only the lucky escape. And after the 3rd, only the unlucky survive. After the 4th wave, only one rule applies: trust no one. Now, it’s the dawn of the 5th wave, and on a lonely stretch of highway, Cassie runs from Them. The beings whoContinue reading “Two Review: The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey”
Blog Tour: The Griever’s Mark by Katherine Hurley
Astarti’s master controls her through a Leash, a bond of energy anchored deep within her. Despite being one of the few remaining Drifters, able to manipulate the energy world, she cannot break free. She knows her fate: she will serve until she dies, at which point her master will harvest her energy to augment hisContinue reading “Blog Tour: The Griever’s Mark by Katherine Hurley”
Two Review: Fire Study by Maria Snyder
In honor of the upcoming release of Shadow Study, we’re both reviewing Fire Study! Oh. My. Gosh. This book is exactly why I’m so obsessed with this series (and practically anything Maria V. Snyder writes to be honest). I was on the edge of my seat and SO anxious (in a good way) for theContinue reading “Two Review: Fire Study by Maria Snyder”
If We Lived Here by Lindsey Palmer
After three years of dating and trading nights at their respective New York City apartments, Emma Feit and Nick O’Hare are moving in together. Or they will be, as soon as they find the right place. For two happily-in-love professionals–Nick’s a teacher, Emma tutors college-bound teens–with good credit and stellar references, how hard can itContinue reading “If We Lived Here by Lindsey Palmer”
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