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Illuminae, The Illuminae Files 01 Author: Jamie Kaufam & Jay Kristoff Published: October 20th, 2015 Publisher: Knoopf Books for Young Readers Ratings: 3.5/5 Book synopsis This morning, Kady thought breaking up with Ezra was the hardest thing she’d have to do today. This afternoon, her planet was invaded. The year is 2575, and two rival … Continue reading Illuminae by Jamie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff
Age of Assassins, book 1 of the Wounded Kingdom Author: RJ Barker Published: August 1st, 2017 Publisher: Orbit Ratings: 5/5 Book synopsis IT'S A GAME OF ASSASSIN VERSUS ASSASSIN. Girton Club-Foot has no family, a crippled leg, and is apprenticed to the best assassin in the land. He's learning the art of taking lives, but his … Continue reading Age of Assassins by RJ Barker
At the Table of Wolves, Book 1 of Dark Talents - ARC Review Author: Kay Kenyon Published: July 11th, 2017 Publisher: Saga Press Ratings: 3/5 Book synopsis 1936 England. In the wake of the enormous psychic trauma of the Great War, paranormal abilities have begun to appear in ordinary people. Kim Tavistock, a mild-manner civilian … Continue reading At the Table of Wolves, by Kay Kenyon
Luna, New Moon, book 1 in the Luna series Author: Ian McDonald Published: September 22nd, 2015 Publisher: Tor Books Ratings: 5/5 Book synopsis THE MOON WANTS TO KILL YOU. Maybe it will kill you when the Per Diem for your allotted food, water, and air runs out, just before you hit pay dirt. Maybe it … Continue reading Luna, New Moon by Ian McDonald
Well, time is definitely flying by next thing you know it'll be December and time to Christmas. With a new month comes a new list of books to read and this month my pile is very ambitious. I haven't done a TBR list in a bit but there are some books that I need to … Continue reading September TBR
I never in my life did I think I would be wishing for Fall to come and to say that it is my favorite time of year. But the older I get the more I miss the changing of the season and can't wait to get out of this Florida heat seriously not liking Florida … Continue reading My Most Anticipated Releases for September 2017
Soleri Author: Michael Johnston Published: June 13th, 2017 Publisher: Tor Ratings: 4.5/5 Book Synopsis The ruling family of the Soleri Empire has been in power longer than even the calendars that stretch back 2,826 years. Those records tell a history of conquest and domination by a people descended from gods, older than anything in the … Continue reading Soleri by Michael Johnston
Shatter Me, Book 1 of the Shattered Me Series Author: Tahereh Mafi Published: November 15th, 2011 Publisher: Harper Collins Ratings: 5/5 Book Synopsis I HAVE A CURSE. I HAVE A GIFT. I'M A MONSTER. I'M MORE THAN HUMAN. MY TOUCH IS LETHAL. MY TOUCH IS POWER. I AM THEIR WEAPON. I WILL FIGHT BACK. No … Continue reading Shattered Me by Tahereh Mafi
Lost Boy: The True Story of Captain Hook Author: Christina Henry Published: July 4th, 2017 Publisher: Berkley Books Ratings: 5/5 Amazon | Barnes and Noble | Goodreads The Mermaid ♥♥♥♥ The Girl In Red ♥♥♥♥ Book Synopsis There is one version of my story that everyone knows. And then there is the truth. This is how it happened. … Continue reading Lost Boy: The True Story of Captain Hook by Christina Henry
A Fading Sun, Book 1 of The Sunpath Cycle Author: Stephen Leigh Published: July 4th, 2017 Publisher: Daw Ratings: 4/5 Book Synopsis The problem with ghosts is that they don't quite realize that they're dead. Voada Paorach can see the dead. It is a family trait, but one that has had to remain hidden since … Continue reading A Fading Sun, Book 1 of The Sunpath Cycle by Stephen Leigh
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