I think most people are probably somewhat familiar with the Brothers Grimm. Jacob and Wilhem were German academics who are best known for the fairy tales they published in the early 1800’s. Their works which have base in myth, folklore, and legends and have been adapted by countless people for hundreds of years. But I wonder …
Callum Hunt isn’t like most twelve year old boys. He’s magical. Despite his father doing all he could to prevent it, Call finds himself as a student for the prestigious and mysterious Magisterium – a magical school hidden from human eyes. At the Magisterium, Call learns more about his magical legacy as well as his …
Title: Rock It (Rule Breakers #1) Author: Jennifer Chance Genre: Contemporary, Romance, New Adult, Musician Publisher: Love Swept (Random House) Publication Date: March 4th, 2014 Pages: 240 Rating: 2.5 stars Synopsis (from goodreads): Lacey Dawes is a total pro at the talent agency where she works, and it doesn’t hurt that IMO Worldwide Media represents Dante Falcone. …
Title: If I Stay (If I Stay #1) Author: Gayle Forman Genre: Realistic Fiction, contemporary, Young Adult Publisher: Doubleday Publication Date: April 2009 Pages: 272 Rating: 4 stars Synopsis (from goodreads): Just listen, Adam says with a voice that sounds like shrapnel. I open my eyes wide now. I sit up as much as I can. …
Title: Flirting in Italian (Flirting in Italian #1) Author: Lauren Henderson Genre: Contemporary Romance, Europe, Mystery Publisher: Delacorte Books for Young Readers Publication Date: 12 June 2012 Pages: 336 Rating: 2 stars Synopsis (from goodreads): Four girls. One magical, and possibly dangerous Italian summer. Family mysteries, ancient castles, long hot nights of dancing under the stars …
Title: Blood Storm (Lharmell #2) Author: Rhiannon Hart Genre: Paranormal, Fantasy, Vampires, Romance Publisher: Random House Australia Publication Date: 1st August 2012 Pages: 384 pages Rating: 5 stars Synopsis (from goodreads): The rain wanted to be ocean; the ice in the mountain caps wanted freedom. I never knew that water held such longing. The clouds above my …
Title: DEMON DERBY Author: Carrie Harris Publisher: Random House Genre: Paranormal Age Group: Young Adult Expected release: March 2014 Casey kicked cancer’s ass. Now a demon wants to kick hers… Casey hates being known as the girl who survived cancer. She wants people to treat her like her old self, fearless and strong. And …
Wool isn’t a young adult or even a new adult book but I felt like sharing my review on this blog anyway. Whilst not falling under the genre of YA fiction, I still think this series could be read and enjoyed by young adults or adults of any age. Title: Wool Omnibus (#1-5) Author: Hugh …
I’m always looking for new books to read. So a couple of months ago I was asking my friend Cam for recommendations and he suggested The Alchemyst. I bought it that night (I think that internet shopping is just feeding my book buying addiction) and then after it arrived in the mail it just sat on my …
Title: Rapture (Fallen #4) Author: Lauren Kate Genre: Paranormal Romance, Angels, Publisher: Delacorte Press for Young Readers (an imprint of Random House) Publication Date: June 2012 Pages: 448 Rating: 3.5 stars Synopsis (from goodreads): The sky is dark with wings . . . . Like sand in an hourglass, time is running out for Luce and Daniel. To stop Lucifer from …