Hello everyone, it's Sarah! I love First Second publications and completely jumped for joy when I saw this upcoming graphic novel. I was not disappointed! Summary: Frances is a lowly seamstress, who is hidden in the background with several others. Frances is given an opportunity to shine, when she is tasked with creating a ball … Continue reading New Graphic Novel Review: The Prince and the Dressmaker by Jen Wang
Month: January 2018
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The videos in which we disagree about "Say You'll Remember Me" by Katie McGarry but we agree about "Wolf Hollow" by Lauren Wolk and "This is Not a Love Letter" by Kim Purcell. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cV7-y6f5tVw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TekI7d_2jaI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0nU5pmiRKU
ARC Review: Winner Takes All by Laurie Devore
Hi Everyone, it's Becky! I'm always looking for new authors so I was super excited to find "Winner Takes All" by Laurie Devore on Netgalley. Title: Winner Takes All Author: Laurie Devore Release Date: January 30, 2018 Summary: Nell Becker is the best student at the prestigious Cedar Woods Prep Academy. Nell, who was only … Continue reading ARC Review: Winner Takes All by Laurie Devore
New Teen Book Review: Between the Blade and the Heart by Amanda Hocking
Hi all! It's Sarah! I was introduced to Amanda Hocking several years ago. While I wasn't a big fan of her Trylle series, I could appreciate her ability to translate her online success to the publishing world. I got this eARC through Edelweiss to see where the author is now. Summary: A world similar to … Continue reading New Teen Book Review: Between the Blade and the Heart by Amanda Hocking
New Teen Title: S.T.A.G.S. by M. A. Bennett
Hey everyone, it's Sarah! I got a copy of this novel through NetGalley and I am super glad I did. The cover of this book is gorgeous and I enjoyed what I found inside. Summary: Greer attends a prestigious boarding school in the English countryside. During her first semester, she is ignored for being a … Continue reading New Teen Title: S.T.A.G.S. by M. A. Bennett
Video Time: Weekly Round-Up
The videos in which we liked "The Handbook" by Jim Benton and we did not like "Reign of the Fallen" by Sarah Glenn Marsh. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzKDUhamcPE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6-Euu_Zhrg
ARC Review: The Upside of Falling Down by Rebekah Crane
Title: The Upside of Falling Down Author: Rebekah Crane Release Date: January 30th Publisher: Skyscraper Summary: Clementine Haas is a miracle. It's true, everyone says so. Clementine has been reminded of her miraculous status ever since she woke up in an Irish hospital and learned that she is the lone survivor of a plane crash. … Continue reading ARC Review: The Upside of Falling Down by Rebekah Crane
New Tween Title: The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle by Leslie Connor
Howdy everyone, it's Sarah! Last year (I read it a little late), one of my favorite books was All Rise for the Honorable Perry T. Cook, I loved it so much that I made my whole family read it. When I noticed that the author had a new book coming out, I just had to … Continue reading New Tween Title: The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle by Leslie Connor
Tween Book Review: Hello, Universe by Erin Entrada Kelly
Howdy everyone, it's Sarah! I thought I had read more books by this author, but after double checking GoodReads...that is not the case. However, Land of Forgotten Girls was so good, that I knew Hello, Universe would not disappoint (I already have my next Kelly book lined up to read...Blackbird Fly). This book was nominated … Continue reading Tween Book Review: Hello, Universe by Erin Entrada Kelly
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The videos in which we loved "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed and we disagree on "Truly Devious" by Maureen Johnson. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ccu2A9Zk2Q https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymOVKt6rPBU