Tyrants don't share loot with subjects. It's never been that way, it never will be."Brandon Sanderson & Steven Michael Bohls, Lux
Young Adult
Book Review: One Of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus
One of Us Is Lying is the story of what happens when five strangers walk into detention and only four walk out alive. Everyone is a suspect, and everyone has something to hide.On Monday afternoon, five students at Bayview High walk into detention.Bronwyn, the brain, is Yale-bound and never breaks a rule.Addy, the beauty, is the picture-perfect homecoming princess.Nate, the criminal, … Continue reading Book Review: One Of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus
Rules to Ignores
"Let's not take security orders from a 600 year old gate. I don't expect people who come to my house to obey what's cross-stitched on the throw pillows."Rainbow Rowell, Carry On
Book Review: The Taking of Jake Livingston by Ryan Douglass
Published 13 July 2021 Jake Livingston is one of the only Black kids at St. Clair Prep, one of the others being his infinitely more popular older brother. It’s hard enough fitting in but to make matters worse and definitely more complicated, Jake can see the dead. In fact he sees the dead around him … Continue reading Book Review: The Taking of Jake Livingston by Ryan Douglass
Book Review: Ashfall Legacy by Pittacus Lore
Pittacus Lore finished telling the story of the Lorien Nine. Now, he’s back to recount an all-new adventure rooted in the real mysteries surrounding Roswell, New Mexico, that will enthrall fans of Jay Kristoff, Amie Kaufman, and Brandon Sanderson.We have waited generations for you…Syd Chambers knows that there’s life on other planets because he’s descended … Continue reading Book Review: Ashfall Legacy by Pittacus Lore
The Illusion of Safety
"Safety, stability, it's an illusion, it's a false God Simon. It's clinging to a sinking raft instead of learning to swim."Rainbow Rowell, Carry On
Nightbooks by J.A. White | Book Review
Nightbooks by J.A. White published 24 July 2018 A boy is imprisoned by a witch and must tell her a new scary story each night to stay alive. This thrilling contemporary fantasy from J. A. White, the acclaimed author of the Thickety series, brings to life the magic and craft of storytelling. Alex’s original hair-raising … Continue reading Nightbooks by J.A. White | Book Review
July readings | Baseball, Roommates, FWBs, and Magic
Title: Bat BoySeries: Easton U Pirates #1Author: Christina LeeGenre(s): Contemporary, MM, Sports, RomancePage count: 218 pagesPublished: 20 November 2020 My review | Book | Audiobook Title: First ImpressionsSeries: Auckland Med. #1Author: Jay HoganGenre(s): Contemporary, Romance, Mystery, Crime, MMPage count: 351 pagesPublished: 15 December 2019 My review | Book | Audiobook Title: Carry OnSeries: Simon Snow … Continue reading July readings | Baseball, Roommates, FWBs, and Magic
Lux: A Texas Reckoned novel (Texas Reckoners #1) | Brandon Sanderson, Steven Michael Bohls
Lux (The Reckoners) by Brandon Sanderson & Steven Michael Bohls published 22 July 2021 A new team of Reckoners must infiltrate the flying city of Lux to take down the Epic Lifeforce in this audio-exclusive novel from Brandon Sanderson. When the great red star Calamity appeared in the sky, some believed the end had come. … Continue reading Lux: A Texas Reckoned novel (Texas Reckoners #1) | Brandon Sanderson, Steven Michael Bohls
Carry On (Simon Snow #1) by Rainbow Rowell | Book Review
Carry On (Simon Snow 1) by Rainbow Rowell published 9 May 2017 Simon Snow is the worst Chosen One who's ever been chosen. That's what his roommate, Baz, says. And Baz might be evil and a vampire and a complete git, but he's probably right. Half the time, Simon can't even make his wand work, and … Continue reading Carry On (Simon Snow #1) by Rainbow Rowell | Book Review
Worn Out Spines 