Book Reviews

Neal Shusterman’s Short Story Collection “Gleanings” from the Arc of a Scythe Series (#3.5)

We’re back in Neal Shusterman’s Arc of a Scythe world for a short story compilation! Time for a fresh addition to the Scythe series with short stories that range from exciting, emotional, cute and eye-opening. There are 13 tales here, and each follows a different POV, some from characters we know and love from the…Read More…

Monica Redlich’s Novel “Five Farthings”

‘Five Farthings’ is a family story about a family of five – the Farthings – who uproot themselves from rural Sussex to the heart of London, just before World War 2. The reason for the upheaval is the poor health of Mr Farthing who requires prolonged hospital care for his medical condition. With no one … Continue reading Five Farthings by Monica Redlich…

Adam Silvera’s “They Both Die at the End”: A Review

Publisher: HarperTeen Release date: September 5, 2017 Format: Paperback Source: Publisher Pages: 384 Goodreads || Book Depository On September 5, a little after midnight, Death-Cast calls Mateo Torrez and Rufus Emeterio to give them some bad news: They’re going to die today. Mateo and Rufus are total strangers, but, for different reasons, they’re both looking to make a new friend … Continue reading Review: They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera…

Sarah Crossan’s Moonrise: A Review

Publisher: Bloomsbury Childrens Release Date: September 7, 2017 Format: Paperback Source: Publisher Pages: 400 Goodreads || Book Depository || Booktopia They think I hurt someone. But I didn’t. You hear? Cos people are gonna be telling you all kinds of lies. I need you to know the truth. Joe hasn’t seen his brother for ten years, and it’s for the … Continue reading Review: Moonrise by Sarah Crossan…

Carlie Sorosiak’s “If Birds Fly Back” Blog Tour

Publisher: Macmillan Children’s Books Release date: June 29, 2017 Format: Paperback Source: Publisher Pages: 352 Goodreads || Book Depository || Booktopia Linny has been living life in black and white since her sister Grace ran away, and she’s scared that Grace might never come back. When Linny witnesses the return to Miami of a cult movie star long presumed dead, … Continue reading Blog Tour: If Birds Fly Back by Carlie Sorosiak…

Sebastien de Castell’s Spellslinger: A Review

Publisher: Bonnier Release date: April 26, 2017 Format: Paperback Source: Publisher Pages: 400 Goodreads || Book Depository How do you survive a mage’s duel without magic? Kellen’s about to risk everything: His family, his home, even his own life… When you’re a Jan’Tep initiate approaching your sixteenth birthday, you’d better be ready to prove your worth as a mage. Either … Continue reading Review: Spellslinger by Sebastien de Castell…

Lucy Worsley’s Biography “My Name is Victoria” Reviewed

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Release date: June 1, 2017 Format: Paperback Source: Publisher Pages: 372 Goodreads || Book Depository || Booktopia ‘You are my sister now,’ Victoria said, quietly and solemnly. ‘Never forget it. I love you like a sister, and you are my only friend in all the world.’ Miss V. Conroy is good at keeping secrets. She likes to … Continue reading Review: My Name is Victoria by Lucy Worsley…