What is an ARC? ARCs are an abbreviation for Advanced Reader Copies, or sometimes Advanced Review Copies. They’re a version of the book that’s printed and given before publication of the book, to help increase the sales of the book in various ways. Librarians or book sellers might receive a copy to encourage them to… Continue reading A Guide to ARCs
Month: April 2021
Shadow and Bone Trilogy Review
Shadow and Bone Trilogy by Leigh Bardugo Genre: Young Adult Fantasy Overall Series Rating: 4 Stars - “Very Good” Content Warnings: Sexual Harassment, War, Violence Going into these books, I had low expectations. However, with the Netflix show coming out, I wanted to at least give the books a try, and I’m happy I did. I can see why Netflix would… Continue reading Shadow and Bone Trilogy Review
Ruin and Rising
Ruin and Rising by Leigh Bardugo Format: Physical Copy Genre: Young Adult Fantasy Rating: 5 Stars - “Loved It” Cry Meter: 2 Tear - “Definitely Cried” Content Warnings: Sexual Harassment, War, Violence GoodreadsShadow and Bone Trilogy Review WARNING: Light spoilers for Book 1, Shadow and Bone, and Book 2, Siege and Storm, may be present in this review. Proceed with caution! After running for her life, with the Grisha army practically decimated, Alina finds herself in the underground caverns at the mercy of the… Continue reading Ruin and Rising
Siege and Storm
Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo Format: Physical Copy Genre: Young Adult Fantasy Rating: 4 Stars - “Very Good” Content Warnings: Sexual Harassment, War, Violence Goodreads Shadow and Bone Trilogy Review WARNING: Light spoilers for Book 1, Shadow and Bone, may be present in this review. Proceed with caution! The book begins with the aftermath of the first book, leaving Alina and… Continue reading Siege and Storm
Shadow and Bone
Shadow and Boneby Leigh BardugoFormat: Physical CopyGenre: Young Adult FantasyRating: 4 Stars - “Very Good” Cry Meter: 1 Tear - “Teared Up”Content Warnings: Sexual Harassment, War, ViolenceGoodreadsShadow and Bone Trilogy Review Shadow and Bone begins as a military regiment is about to cross the Fold: a range of utter darkness filled with Volcra, a type… Continue reading Shadow and Bone
An Ember in the Ashes Series Review: What a Way to Burn
I finished the last book in the Ember in the Ashes series by Sabaa Tahir recently, and, dare I say it, this might be my favorite series of all time (sorry Harry Potter). This series is nothing short of a masterpiece and was so spectacularly done that it’s hard to comprehend. This review will avoid spoilers,… Continue reading An Ember in the Ashes Series Review: What a Way to Burn
Book Review: Tattoo Atlas
Tattoo Atlas(Also published as “Anatomy of a Murderer”)by Tim FloreenFormat: Physical CopyGenre: Young Adult ContemporaryRating: 4 Stars - “Pretty Good”Cry Meter: 0 Tears - “No Tears”Content Warnings: Suicide, Murder, Gun Violence, Kidnapping, Medical Malpractice, School Shooting, WarGoodreads The narrator of “Tattoo Atlas”, Rem, is a gay teenager with a knack for drawing. His group… Continue reading Book Review: Tattoo Atlas
Book Review: Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine
Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman Format: Physical Copy Genre: Contemporary Rating: 5 Stars - “All-Time Favorite” Cry Meter: 2 Tears - "Definitely Cried" Content Warnings: Death, Depression, Suicide, AlcoholismGoodreads In Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine, we meet Eleanor: a bright, socially challenged adult in her 20s who is just trying to get through life. She looks forward to the… Continue reading Book Review: Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine
Storylines & Sunshine 