I'm a lover of the horror genre and honestly think there is a horror movie/book out there for everyone. The genre is so huge and creative and encompassing, my dudes! I'm talking horror comedies and twisty thrillers and genre send-ups and monster mashes and OG slashers and psychological once-upon-a-terrible-dreamscapes. There's so much to love in … Continue reading Spooktacular Top Fives for This Octoberween 2018
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Five Star Friday: Picture Books Edition #10 // Witch’s Cats and Book Munchers and Panda Ghosts, Oh My
What's that? It's the most spoopyful time of the year? OH GLORIOUS hot apple cider and pumpkin pie and Snickers s'mores days. I'm so ready. Here are a quintet of creepy cute books to keep you company on these chilly October nights. 1. Nibbles the Book Monster by Emma Yarlett Synopsis: Nibbles is a very naughty … Continue reading Five Star Friday: Picture Books Edition #10 // Witch’s Cats and Book Munchers and Panda Ghosts, Oh My
The Cruel Prince Review
Do you know why the Cruel Prince's hair is so big? It's full of secrets.* // Author: Holly Black // Rating: 4/5 Synopsis: Of course I want to be like them. They’re beautiful as blades forged in some divine fire. They will live forever. And Cardan is even more beautiful than the rest. I hate him more … Continue reading The Cruel Prince Review
Five Star Friday: Picture Books Edition #9
I hope everyone is going into the best freaking weekend ever. I'll be working both days, but tonight will be a Miyazaki night!!!! This'll be a twofer Top Five Friday because I was a bit miffed at myself for missing that one T10T about binge-worthy telly. 1. Mouse’s First Night at Moonlight School by Simon … Continue reading Five Star Friday: Picture Books Edition #9
Five Star Friday: Picture Books Edition #8 // Also, will the real Megabat please stand up?
Lil surprise for this edition of Five Star Friday: one of my recent eARCs was for an early reader chapter book! And let me just say it was (should I? of course I'm gonna AHEM) it was MEGAcute. There would be a badumtish here, but my drummer quit last week. Something about "not enough cowbell." … Continue reading Five Star Friday: Picture Books Edition #8 // Also, will the real Megabat please stand up?
Dress Codes for Small Towns Review
The Hexagon (Eventually) Stole My Heart // Author: Courtney Stevens // Rating: 3/5 Synopsis: As the tomboy daughter of the town’s preacher, Billie McCaffrey has always struggled with fitting the mold of what everyone says she should be. She’d rather wear sweats, build furniture, and get into trouble with her solid group of friends: Woods, Mash, Davey, … Continue reading Dress Codes for Small Towns Review
To Kill A Kingdom Review
I Came Out For Some Sirens x Pirates Shenanigans Tonight and I'm... Mostly Satisfied? // Author: Alexandra Christo // Rating: 3/5 Synopsis: Princess Lira is siren royalty and the most lethal of them all. With the hearts of seventeen princes in her collection, she is revered across the sea. Until a twist of fate forces her to … Continue reading To Kill A Kingdom Review
A Thousand Perfect Notes Review
A Book Spun From "Sugar and Charcoal" // Author: C.G. Drews // Rating: 5/5 Synopsis: An emotionally charged story of music, abuse and, ultimately, hope. Beck hates his life. He hates his violent mother. He hates his home. Most of all, he hates the piano that his mother forces him to play hour after hour, day after … Continue reading A Thousand Perfect Notes Review
Five Star Friday: Picture Books Edition #7
Ha, I like that number 7 has fallen on a Friday the 13th. WOOOOOOO. I like spooky and I like the next five picture books! (Which may or may not contain spooky, reader, have fun.) 1. Blue Ethel by Jennifer Black Reinhardt Synopsis: Ethel is old, she is fat, she is black, and she is white. … Continue reading Five Star Friday: Picture Books Edition #7
If I Was Your Girl Review
If I Could Hug a Book With the Entirety of My Self // Author: Meredith Russo // Rating: 5/5 Synopsis: A new kind of big-hearted novel about being seen for who you really are. Amanda Hardy is the new girl in school. Like anyone else, all she wants is to make friends and fit in. But Amanda … Continue reading If I Was Your Girl Review
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