Hello, everyone! The day has finally come: The Wicked King is finally out in the world. I was privileged enough to read an early copy through Edelweiss – thank god for e-ARCs. I finished reading on May 4th, a solid 8 months before the release date. Basically, I like to torture myself. I’ve been sitting on these … More Release Day Review | The Wicked King by Holly Black
Muse of Nightmares was the conclusion to the Strange the Dreamer duology, and I’ve never been more satisfied with an ending. I loved everything about this story — the characters, the setting, the plot. I didn’t think it was possible for me to enjoy it more than Strange the Dreamer because I LOVED Strange the … More Release Day Review | Muse of Nightmares by Laini Taylor
Because sometimes all it takes is knowing you’re not in it alone, that you have a crew who’s got your back. I got the chance to meet Annie Sullivan at BookExpo this past May, and she is a delight. In just the short 45 seconds or so that I had to chat with her while … More Release Day Review | A Touch of Gold by Annie Sullivan
Curse this world for what it does to the mothers, for what it does to the daughters. Curse it for making us strong through loss and pain, our hearts torn from our chests again and again. Curse it for forcing us to endure. I jumped onto the Ember train a bit late in the game … More Release Day Review | A Reaper at the Gates by Sabaa Tahir
Today is the release day of A Court of Frost and Starlight! We’re lucky enough to work at a Books-A-Million and get an exclusive copy with beautiful fan art on the end pages. I mean, just look at the gang. And now that we’ve all drooled over the art, it’s time to discuss the actual … More Release Day Review | A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J. Maas
“‘We are not defined by the things we do in order to survive. We do not apologize for them,’ she says quietly, eyes never leaving mine. ‘Maybe they have broken you, but you are a sharper weapon because of it. And it is time to strike.’” Admittedly, Ash Princess was a little difficult to start. … More Release Day Review | Ash Princess by Laura Sebastian
“In the City of Sin, secrets are their own sort of currency, and reputation holds more power than fortune.” Ace of Shades was my first dive into Amanda Foody’s work. After hearing amazing things about her first novel, Daughter of the Burning City, I had high expectations for this alternative Las Vegas, Six of Crows-esque … More Release Day Review | Ace of Shades by Amanda Foody
Let me start by saying that I really loved Ready Player One. It was nostalgic and entertaining as hell. But I’m talking about the book, not the movie. While watching the film version, readers will wonder if they bought the right ticket. I was just another sad, lost, lonely soul, wasting his life on a … More Book & Movie Review | Ready Player One by Ernest Cline
“Not only do I know everything about you, but I remember everything about you. My folder on you is so fat and complete and bursting with nonsensical shit because I couldn’t help myself…I want to be with someone I can talk to. I want to be with someone who automatically has a fat folder on … More Release Day Review | Emergency Contact by Mary H.K. Choi
Before we begin this review, don’t forget to check out our recaps of Shatter Me, Unravel Me, and Ignite Me! “I want to see her, to study her. To remind myself that she’s really here, really mine. That she wants me just as much as I want her. And when I meet her eyes the feeling overwhelms me, … More Release Day Review | Restore Me by Tahereh Mafi
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