Wow. That’s all I can say. WOW. Kylie Lee Baker just did that. She really just wrote one of my favorite books of 2023. Set in a world where gold and immortality reign supreme, The Scarlet Alchemist is a YA historical fantasy set in an alternate version of China during the Tang Dynasty. Zilan practices […]
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[Skye’s Review]: The Library of Shadows by Rachel Moore
If you’re looking for a cozy book to dive into for spooky season, The Library of Shadows should be on your list. This book is perfect for fans of YA paranormal with hints of dark academia. Este is starting school at Radcliffe Prep–a school her father attended and talked about fondly. Radcliffe Prep is more […]
[Skye’s Review:] Wild is the Witch by Rachel Griffin
Rachel Griffin has a gift. Her writing is more than atmospheric and descriptive; her prose transports you into the woods. She captures nature in its rawest, purest form. The setting is a character in itself. I can’t wait for her to write more books! Wild is the Witch is a story about Iris, an 18-year-old […]
[Skye’s Review:] Our Way Back to Always by Nina Moreno
This book was everything I wanted it to be and more! Our Way Back to Always is captivating from beginning to end; full of great tropes, swoon-worthy romance, and Latinx culture. This story was the perfect balance between romance, comedy, and grief. Nina Moreno really captured the various feelings of senior year: excitement, dread, worry, […]
[Skye’s Review]: Realm Breaker by Victoria Aveyard
What a fun, action-packed start to a new trilogy! I wasn’t sure what to expect when I picked up Realm Breaker. High fantasy, especially in YA, can be hit or miss. I hoped Realm Breaker would be a hit, but feared it would end up being a miss. Well, I can happily report that this […]
[Skye’s Review:] The Bright & the Pale by Jessica Rubinkowski
For this book, I thought it would be best to make two lists to showcase my thoughts. Things I liked: –The mythology. I can’t wait to learn more about the Bright and Pale gods in the next book! I feel like we barely skimmed the surface of the mythology surrounding the gods in this book. […]
[Skye’s Review]: Muse by Brittany Cavallaro
The premise of this story is unique. Imagine a world where George Washington decided to become a king and re-establish the monarchy in America. It’s 1893, war is on the horizon for those in the First American Kingdom. War, however, is the least of Claire Emerson’s worries. Her top priority is finding a way to […]
[Skye’s Review:] Love & Olives (Love and Gelato #3) by Jenna Evans Welch
I have been a fan of Jenna Evans Welch’s books since I read her debut, Love & Gelato. I absolutely adore that book and her second book, Love & Luck. So, it should come as no surprise that I feel the exact same way about Love & Olives. Jenna Evans Welch knows how to write […]