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The Upside of Falling by Alex Light

The Upside of Falling by Alex Light Genre: Romance, Romantic Comedy, Young Adult Rating: Synopsis After being teased for not having a boyfriend Becca Hart pretends she has a secret boyfriend. Brett Wells is one of the most popular guys in school but has spent more time focusing on the future than who to date.  When Brett overhears Becca’s lie he sees it as the perfect solution, he can be her mystery guy…
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Book Review: The Hand on the Wall

The Hand on the Wall by Maureen Johnson Genre: Young Adult Mystery Book 3 in the Truly Devious Series Other Books in the Series: Truly Devious, The Vanishing Stair Rating:  4/5 Synopsis Stevie solved the  Truly Devious mystery.  But with this latest tragedy, it’s difficult to focus on the past. David’s gone, someone from town has died and Stevie thinks somehow the current events are connected to Truly Devious. This post contains…
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Book Review: Foul is Fair

Foul is fair by Hannah Capin Genre: Young Adult Contemporary  Rating:  4/5 Synopsis The Golden boys of St. Andrew’s Prep target Elle for their bullying.  Bent on revenge Elle transfers to St. Andrew’s and plots the destruction of each boy.   This post contains affiliate links. You can read more on my disclosures page. Thank you to Wednesday Book for providing me this book in exchange for an honest review Review Wow this book…
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ARC Book Review: Of Curses and Kisses

Of Curses and Kisses by Sandhya Menon Genre: Fantasy, Re-Telling, Young Adult Release Date: February 18 Book 1 in the St. Rosetta's Academy Series Rating:  4/5 Synopsis Jaya Rao’s family and Grey Emerson’s family have been feuding for years.  When Jaya finds out Grey will be attending the same boarding school as she is she hatches a plan to make Grey fall in love with her and then break his heart. But…
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Book Review: Crew

Crew by Tijan Genre: Young Adult Contemporary, Dark Romance Book 1 in the Crew Series Rating:  3/5 Synopsis Bren is the only female member of her crew, but when she breaks one of the crew rules, no falling in love with a fellow crew member what will happen? This post contains affiliate links. You can read more on my disclosures page. Review I have seen books by Tijan all over the place,…
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ARC Book Review: Ink in the Blood

Ink in the Blood by Kim Smejkal Genre: Young Adult Fantasy Release Date: February 11 Book 1 in the Ink in the Blood Series Rating:  4/5 Synopsis Celia and Anya tattoo the followers of the Profeta religion.  But they know the religion is built on lies and escape with a traveling theatre troupe.  But when the Divine follows them, they must tell the truth about Profeta to save their new friends. This…
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ARC Review: Night Spinner

Night Spinner by Addie Thorley Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy, Retelling Release Date: February 11 Rating:  4/5 Synopsis Enebish was one of the  Night Spinners, gifted with the ability to control the threads of darkness. After annihilating a merchant caravan with her powers she has been banished to a monastery.  She tries to move on with her life but when she is given an offer, capture the notorious criminal Temujin, she can’t refuse the…
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Book Review: A Castle in the Clouds

A Castle in the Clouds by Kerstin Gier Genre: Young Adult Contemporary, Mystery, Romance Rating:  4/5 Synopsis Sophie works at a hotel high in the Swiss Mountain tops.  She is busy making sure that everything is perfect for the New Year’s party. But things are going wrong and people are not who they pretend to be. This post contains affiliate links. You can read more on my disclosures page. Thank you to Henry…
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ARC Review: All the Stars and Teeth

All The Stars and Teeth by Adalyn Grace Genre: Young Adult Fantasy Release Date: February 4th Book 1 in the All the Stars and Teeth series Rating:  4/5 Synopsis Amora Montara has spent her whole life learning the Monarchy’s Dangerous Magic so she can be a High Animancer—the master of souls. But when her demonstration goes wrong she seeks the help of Bastian, a pirate.  He will help prove that she can…
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Book Review: Enchantee

Enchantee by Gita Trelease Genre: Young Adult Fantasy. Historical Fiction, Magical Realism Series: Book 1 in the Enchantee Series Rating:  5/5 Synopsis In an effort to save her family Camille Durbonne works la magie ordinaire, but that isn't enough.  When times become desperate, Camille uses her magic to disguise herself as a noble person to gain access to Versailles.  But Versailles is dangerous place, especially with the revolution gaining steam.    This…