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Title: The Book Thief Author: Markus Zusak Pages: 552 Genre: YA, Historical Fiction Source: Owned Print Rating: C+ Review: With every ounce of my being, I wanted to love this book. YA. Historical fiction during World War II – one of my favorite periods for historical fiction. Narrated by Death? Awesome, yes? And so many people whose Continue reading Review: The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
Title: The Real Liddy James Author: Anne-Marie Casey Pages: 336 Genre: Fiction, Contemporary Source: Free ARC from G.P. Putnam’s Sons Rating: B Note: As stated under the Source (above), I received this book for free from G.P. Putnam’s Sons in exchange for my honest review (and trust me, honest is always what you’ll get). Summary: Liddy James appears to have it all: a successful and satisfying Continue reading Review: The Real Liddy James by Natasha Preston
Title: Afterward Author: Jennifer Mathieu Pages: 320 Genre: YA, Contemporary Source: Free ARC from Roaring Brook Press Rating: A- Note: As stated under the Source (above), I received this book for free from Roaring Brook Press via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review (and trust me, honest is always what you’ll get). Review: Two teenagers in a small town are bound by Continue reading Review: Afterward by Jennifer Mathieu
Title: Loner Author: Teddy Wayne Pages: 224 Genre: Fiction Source: Free ARC from Simon & Schuster Rating: C Note: As stated under the Source (above), I received this book for free from Simon & Schuster via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review (and trust me, honest is always what you’ll get). Review: This is one of those books that is really Continue reading Review: Loner by Teddy Wayne
Title: The Secrets of Wishtide Author: Kate Saunders Pages: 352 Genre: Mystery, Fiction Source: Free ARC from Bloomsbury USA Rating: A- Note: As stated under the Source (above), I received this book for free from Bloomsbury USA via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review (and trust me, honest is always what you’ll get). Review: When thinking of a private investigator in Victorian times, I’m Continue reading Review: The Secrets of Wishtide by Kate Saunders
Title: Darktown Author: Thomas Mullen Pages: 384 Genre: Historical Fiction, Mystery Source: Free ARC from Atria Rating: A Note: As stated under the Source (above), I received this book for free from Atria via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review (and trust me, honest is always what you’ll get). Review: On the cusp of the civil rights movement in 1948, the Continue reading Review: Darktown by Thomas Mullen