Tween Title: Ernestine, Catastrophe Queen by Merrill Wyatt

Hiya everyone, it's Sarah! I received this ARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest review at BEA. I have always had great luck with Jimmy Patterson Presents, even though it hurts a bit to get on the James Patterson machine. I expected to read a supernatural novel, but this book is more realistic …

ARC Review: You Owe Me a Murder by Eileen Cook

Hi All!  It's Becky, again.  One of my favorite movies is the Hitchcock classic Strangers on a Train so I was excited when I found You Owe Me a Murder on NetGalley.  The book promised to be a teen take on the classic tale and it was written by one of my favorite mystery writers …

TBR Check-In: All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven

Hey everyone, it's Sarah! I tried to read this book when it first came out, but after only really giving it a passing try I couldn’t get into it and moved on to other books. Also, at the time, several coworkers were reading it and took serious issue to the ending…I think one even threw …

Adult Romance Review: Consumed by J. R. Ward

Hi All!  It's Becky, again.  I received a copy of Consumed by J. R. Ward at Book Expo of America however I never got a chance to read it.  I'm desperately trying to get through all my old ARCs so I download the audio book for this firefighter romance.  The book was different than expected. Here …

Rules of the Ruff by Heidi Lang

Hey everyone, it's Sarah! I received this book from the publisher at my library's book buzz, in exchange for an honest review. Summary: Jessie is forced to spend the summer with her cousin and family. It is completely the pits, since her cousin Ann has totally changed gotten all girly and befriend the quintessential mean …

Mock Mondays: Printz Awards

Hi Everyone!  Its Becky.  Welcome to our first Printz Award Mock Monday of 2019.  For anyone not familiar with the Printz Award it is an award given by the American Library Association for the best example of teen literature from the previous year.  You can find more information here. Here is my first selection: Title: …

Video Time: Weekly Round-Up

The videos in which we love Field Notes On Love by Jennifer E. Smith and we're conflicted by Stolen Time by Danielle Rollins. We received eARCs of these book from the publishers in exchange for an honest review. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5oCdDvdu40 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fffzOP_z57M  

Give the Dark My Love by Beth Revis

Hiya everyone, it's Sarah! I received this eARC from SLJ Live on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. You can visit Becky's review, here. Summary: Nedra is desperate to learn medical alchemy for her rural northern town. She hopes to give her community better access to medicine and stop a necrotic plague that has …

The Wicked King by Holly Black

Hi All!  It's Becky, again.  I have enjoyed many of Holly Black's books since I first read Tithe way back in 2012.  Here books are both engaging and romantic while being a little gritty and The Wicked King is in no way different. Title: The Wicked King Author: Holly Black Note: I listened to the …

TBR Check-In: His True Queen by Jodi Ellen Malpas

Hi Everyone!  It's Becky.  I put His True Queen on my TBR list as soon as I finished listening to the audio book of The Controversial Princess.  I had high expectations and His True Queen almost lived up to my expectations. Title: His True Queen Author: Jodi Ellen Malpas Note: I listened to the audio book. Summary: Princess Adeline …