Genre: Young Adult Fiction

Where the Sun Will Rise Tomorrow by Rashi Rohatgi (ARC)

Where the Sun Will Rise Tomorr..

Posted March 3, 2020 by Alana in Book Reviews, Historic Fiction, Young Adult / 2 Comments

Where the Sun Will Rise Tomorrow was my introduction to South Asian historical fiction and an intriguing departure from my usual reads. I have very little background in South Asian history, at least that I’ve retained. I mean, it has been over a decade since I sat in a world history class. I found Rohatgi’s debut an insightful, layered and memorable coming of age tale. My heart ached for Leela and her struggle to reconcile her duties to family, community, and […]

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Book Review: The Sound of Stars by Alechia Dow (ARC)

Book Review: The Sound of Star..

Posted February 18, 2020 by Alana in Book Reviews, Science Fiction, Science Fiction Romance, Young Adult / 0 Comments

Dow as woven a particularly grim version of the future. In this post-invasion Earth, the author borrows a bit of that star-crossed love trope with her character Ellie (Janelle) and Morris. The most striking part of this debut novel has to be the intricate world-building that has gone into the Ilori invaders and the state of humanity both before and after their arrival. It is a grim picture that, horrifyingly, resonates with today’s current events. One thing that Dow does […]

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Don’t Read the Comments by Eric Smith (Review & Excerpt)

Don’t Read the Comments ..

Posted January 30, 2020 by Alana in Blog Tour, Book Reviews, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Young Adult / 1 Comment

Townsfolk! Today, I am thrilled to share my review of Don’t Read the Comments as well as partnering with the team at HQN Inkyard to bring you an excerpt from Smith’s debut book! First though, it’s review time! I’m not even sure how to write a review that will properly do this fabulous book justice! I picked it up, knowing I had a blog tour review to write in the near future and expected to read a chapter here and a […]

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Review: Ignite the Stars by Maura Milan

Review: Ignite the Stars by Ma..

Posted October 31, 2019 by Alana in Book Reviews, Science Fiction, Science Fiction Romance, Young Adult / 0 Comments

Ignite the Stars first popped up on my radar after I read a review from a fellow book blogger. I wish I could remember who, because I am so happy this underrated gem ended up on my TBR! I actually received a physical copy of Ignite the day after I received an ARC from Albert Whitman through Netgalley. This worked out because as soon as I finished binge-reading Ia’s story, I immediately began harassing Mr. B to read it so […]

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