Spooky Middle Grade and Young Adult Reads Perfect for Halloween I love a good spooky read this time of year, and Halloween is the perfect excuse to add a few to your TBR. From ghosts and witches to monsters, creepy mysteries, and everything in between, there are plenty of great middle grade and YA books … Continue reading Spooky MG and YA Reads Perfect for Halloween
Category: Young Adult
Book Review: The Heart Trials by J. Elle
The Heart Trials was not quite what I expected going in, but I really enjoyed it. I went in expecting something a little more fun and competition-focused, but this was much darker and more brutal than I anticipated. It definitely has Hunger Games vibes, but with the added twist of a Love Island-style competition where … Continue reading Book Review: The Heart Trials by J. Elle
Book Review: Mirrorwoven by Bori Cser
LINKS: Goodreads | Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Indie Bound Mirrorwoven is an entertaining YA fantasy, and I enjoyed the unique premise, the atmospheric setting, and the mirror magic. The setting was so vivid, from the canals, markets, boats, to all of the little details of the city. It made it so easy to … Continue reading Book Review: Mirrorwoven by Bori Cser
Book Review: Asperfell by Jamie Thomas
I didn't know much about Asperfell when I started it, and it ended up being one of those stories that pulled me in more and more with every chapter. Briony is an easy heroine to root for. She's intelligent, determined, and super inquisitive, even when she's thrown into situations that are completely beyond her understanding … Continue reading Book Review: Asperfell by Jamie Thomas
Book Review: When Dealing with Dragons by Dana Swift
Every once in a while, a book comes along that completely steals my heart, and this was one of those books. From the first chapter, I was hooked by the world, the characters, and, of course, the dragons and the romance. Frankly, I think it was even before I picked up the book. As soon … Continue reading Book Review: When Dealing with Dragons by Dana Swift
Book Review: All We Hunger For by Anna Mercier
All We Hunger For is a unique romantasy with a magical baking competition, political power struggles, and two people trying to find their place in a world shaped by class, control, and expectations. I really enjoyed it, especially the food magic elements, the characters, and the author's engrossing writing style. Elara is a great protagonist. … Continue reading Book Review: All We Hunger For by Anna Mercier
Book Review: Her Hidden Fire by Cliodhna O’Sullivan
Her Hidden Fire is an intriguing and unique debut by Cliodhna O'Sullivan. The worldbuilding and magic system were rich and atmospheric and immediately pulled me into the story. The hierarchy of Channellers and Keepers, the tension surrounding the Reckoning, and the political and school intrigue were all layered and immersive, and I like how the … Continue reading Book Review: Her Hidden Fire by Cliodhna O’Sullivan
Book Review: Midnight on the Celestial by Julia Alexandra
Midnight on the Celestial immediately caught my attention with its premise, and I ended up really enjoying it. In it, Roe Damarcus loses control of her resurrection magic during a crucial trial and is sent to work aboard the Celestial, a glamorous cruise ship that turns deadly after dark. While competing for a chance to … Continue reading Book Review: Midnight on the Celestial by Julia Alexandra


