“Only once you destroy who you think you are can you embrace who you truly are” The School for Good and Evil by Soman Chainani | website | facebook | twitter | instagram | Publisher/Year: Harper Collins | May 14, 2013 Pages: 488 Series: The School for Good and Evil Book 1 of 3 Genre: Middle-Grade Fantasy Format: ebook Source: Borrowed …
Geek Girl Book Review: The one with a geek, a stalker, and models
Nobody really metamorphoses. Cinderella is always Cinderella, just in a nicer dress. Geek Girl by Holly Smale | website | facebook | twitter | instagram | Publisher/Year: Harper Collins Children’s Books | February 28, 2013 Pages: 378 Audiobook Publisher/Year: Harper Collins | January 27, 2015 Read By: Katey Sobey Time: 8 hours and 2 minutes Series: Geek Girl …
Throne of Glass Book Review: The one with Assassins, Magic Ruins, and Royals
“You could rattle the stars,” she whispered. “You could do anything, if only you dared. And deep down, you know it, too. That’s what scares you most.” Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas | website | facebook | twitter | instagram | Publisher/Year: Bloomsbury USA Childrens | August 7, 2012 Pages: 432 Series: Throne of Glass Book 1 …
Check the Shelf Book Review: Flamewalker
Flamewalker by Wendy Vogel | website | Publisher/Year: Word Branch Publishing | April 24, 2015 Pages: 312 Series: Stand-Alone Genre: Fantasy Format: ebook Source: Own Amazon | Goodreads Shannan’s Summary Khalira passes through the flames, changed like no one else. While some are not chosen, those that are only have one marking given to them by the Goddess, Khalira is …
Check the Shelf Book Review: Far Out Fairy Tales
Far Out Fairy Tales by Joey Comeau, Louise Simonson, Sean Tulien, Otis Frampton Illustrated by Omar Lozano, Jimena Sanchez S, Fernando Cano Publisher/Year: Capstone Stone Arch Books | April 1, 2016 Pages: 176 Series: Stand Alone Genre: Middle-Grade Graphic Novel, Twisted Fairytales Format: eBook Source: Free From Publisher Through NetGalley (Thanks!) Amazon | Goodreads I received this book from the publisher …
Bookish Belongings: Hunger Games
In honor of the Mockingjay PT 2 release Let’s look at some Hunger Games inspired items for all the tributes out there. That’s about my speed as far as fashion goes. I <3 Cinna. Who didn’t want one of these as soon as they saw it? A pearl keeper. Such a small thing that speaks …
Top of the TBR List: February
I added so many books to my TBR list this month, I’m only going to go with the top 10. But you can always check out my shelf. The Girl with all the Gifts by M.R. Carey Goodreads | Amazon Goodreads Summery Melanie is a very special girl. Dr. Caldwell calls her “our little genius.” …
Cover Love: Gold Lettering
So I thought I’d take a look through my TBR books and see what’s happening in the cover world. Books go through fashion trends too if you didn’t know. For this Cover Love I thought I’d pick out some books with Gold Lettering. Which one’s your favorite? Goodreads Summary: The two-bit town of Rogue …
Check the Shelf Book Review: The Night Circus
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern | website | facebook | twitter | instagram | Publisher/Year: Doubleday | September 13, 2011 Pages: 387 Audiobook Publisher/Year: Random House Audio | September 13, 2011 Read By: Jim Dale Time: 13 hours and 39 minutes Series: Stand-Alone Genre: Fantasy Format: Audiobook Source: Own through Audible Amazon | Goodreads Shannan’s Summary Celia is …
Building a Platform Without Losing Your Mind: Getting Started
Let me say upfront, I’m not exactly an expert as far as Author platforms go. I’ve only had a few short stories published and am currently working on my first novel. But building a platform is daunting, especially if you’re only writing on the side. It feels that every minute you spend with your platform …