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Absolutely adorable, this was heart breaking and full of action and culture. The magThanks to Netgalley and Macmillan Children’s for the ARC of this!
Absolutely adorable, this was heart breaking and full of action and culture. The magic system was really interesting, Kai was the coolest companion, and I loved seeing her deal with what happens when you do bad things for what feels like a good reason. This is another one for fans of Aru Shah and Percy Jackson, with mythology, family, and a shapeshifting companion....more
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Full of future sight, first love, friendship and all the feels, this was soThanks to Netgalley and Simon and Schuster Children’s for the ARC of this!
Full of future sight, first love, friendship and all the feels, this was so good from start to finish. I absolutely loved Celia and her Grandma’s relationship, as well as her friendships, they added so much to the story, even when the focus was on Celia and Jeffrey. The idea of fate and what seers must witness and what they can change was so interesting, and I loved that they had their magic book full of notes from past family generations. Recommend for fans of magical middle grade like: The Girl Who Drank the Moon, Cattywampus, and , Bayou Magic....more
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Unfortunately this was not for me, the darkness was a little to gross and a little toThanks to Netgalley and Avon Harper Voyager for the ARC of this.
Unfortunately this was not for me, the darkness was a little to gross and a little too weird. However, it was very compelling and I kept picking it up and I’m glad I finished it to see the end. I think that if you aren’t as squeamish as I am, it might be a better fit....more
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This was so cute and fun, Winnie has the perfect narrative voice. I loved the chaThanks to Netgalley and Random House Children’s for the ARC of this!
This was so cute and fun, Winnie has the perfect narrative voice. I loved the characters and the plot was well-paced. Definitely recommend for fans of Percy Jackson and Aru Shah!...more
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This was super fun, and I loved the messages that the book is sending about friendship, wThanks to Netgalley and Macmillan audio for the ARC of this!
This was super fun, and I loved the messages that the book is sending about friendship, what it means to be a girl, and kicking monster butt. This was perfect for fans of the author’s other book Undead Girl Gang, or of Babysitter’s Coven and Buffy the Vampire Slayer (especially if you loved the Scoobies). I was not expecting the ending at all, but I think it was perfect. Do not listen to whoever is shelving this as a graphic novel, it is not. ...more
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After loving the previous spooky historical fiction from this author in the past, I Thanks to Netgalley and Penguin Group Putnam for the ARC of this!
After loving the previous spooky historical fiction from this author in the past, I was very excited for this one! It being an illness that made people more violent made it a different kind of scary from the monster vibes in the other books, but still chilling. I loved the daughter, and I was so curious to know more about the Kitsune that helped her, so I wish we’d found out more there. Overall a solid scary read that definitely resonates strongly given current events....more
Thanks to Netgalley, Macmillan Children’s and Recorded Books for the ARC and audio ARC of this! I switched back and forth between editions while readiThanks to Netgalley, Macmillan Children’s and Recorded Books for the ARC and audio ARC of this! I switched back and forth between editions while reading.
I admit I haven’t read The Three Musketeers ...more
I was highly anticipating this one, and the wait for my library felt so long. It was everything I'd hoped for, as well as the things I didn't even knoI was highly anticipating this one, and the wait for my library felt so long. It was everything I'd hoped for, as well as the things I didn't even know I was hoping for. The mental health rep, the demisexual protagonist, the enemies to lovers slow burn, the retelling of it all, the queer side characters with barely a side eye from anyone, just beautiful. ...more
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With such a stunning cover, this immediately piqued my interest and when I saw thaThanks to Netgalley and Random House Children's for the ARC of this!
With such a stunning cover, this immediately piqued my interest and when I saw that it included a zombie-like blight eating through crops before turning for animals and people, I knew I had to read it. This was perfectly fast-paced and easy to read, I read it in one sitting and couldn't put it down. The characters were believable, even with the horror filled fictional world, and I was rooting for Wren throughout the whole thing. She was complicated, but also a teenager driven by her emotional side. Plus, there was a zombie dog that never really gave up it's love for it's owner. Very fun read, perfect for fans of The Bone Houses, A House of Salt and Sorrows, and creepy, atmospheric YA....more
I thought this was super cute and my daughter loved it too. She grabbed it right off my library stack, devoured it, and then demanded I read it next, I thought this was super cute and my daughter loved it too. She grabbed it right off my library stack, devoured it, and then demanded I read it next, and now she’s busy rereading it. I loved the diversity of the characters, just like in Cardboard Kingdom, and I thought the coming to life doodles was so fun!...more
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This was an action packed middle grade portal fantasy that gave me some Jumanji vibeThanks to Netgalley and Macmillan Children’s for the ARC of this!
This was an action packed middle grade portal fantasy that gave me some Jumanji vibes! Pilar was such a fun character, and I loved the history and mystery woven into the exciting, fantastical plot. Recommend for fans of Aru Shah, Percy Jackson and anyone who is excited for Dominican characters in middle grade stories!...more
4.5 stars. For the body positive fat-rep and the zombies, I loved this. I didn’t care for the instalove, but otherwise really enjoyed the different ch4.5 stars. For the body positive fat-rep and the zombies, I loved this. I didn’t care for the instalove, but otherwise really enjoyed the different characters and their dynamics. I wish ZB all the best ...more
This was very weird., which isn't bad so much as not what I expected (or maybe wanted right now). I went in thinking it was going to be just portal faThis was very weird., which isn't bad so much as not what I expected (or maybe wanted right now). I went in thinking it was going to be just portal fantasy, but the Wasteland that the Arrivals found themselves was a lot for me. I'd compare this to Down Among the Sticks and Bones + Wild West, but it just didn't work for me....more
I found this to be pretty confusing, with lots of things and characters just thrown at you. This was a reread for me and I got more this time, but I sI found this to be pretty confusing, with lots of things and characters just thrown at you. This was a reread for me and I got more this time, but I still wouldn’t say I totally understood. Gideon as a POV is just busy being snarky and horny, if I didn’t already identify as on the ace spectrum her character would’ve hit it home ...more
A totally reasonable sequel, this is one where you can tell it's the middle of the trilogy though - it dragged a little in places. I really enjoyed thA totally reasonable sequel, this is one where you can tell it's the middle of the trilogy though - it dragged a little in places. I really enjoyed the characters and wanted more from the romance! I can't decide which side of the triangle I'm most rooting for, but I'm here for it. I especially liked that Guinevere is flawed, she can protect herself, and she's also anxious about being found out. I am *definitely* pumped for the final installment, the ending of this one was perfection....more
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