Short and Sweet Version Slow-burning romance. Fun, modern retelling of Greek myths. Epic, cliff-hanger ending. Twists. Famous rock star father sold your soul. All the things you need for the perfect novel to lose yourself in for a while. Jessica Thinks Too Much Version The parental dynamics in The Eternity Key are refreshing. There are no clueless, barely existent ... Read More »
Book Review: The Secret Diamond Sisters by Michelle Madow
The first thing that The Secret Diamond Sisters reminded me of was the song Royals by Lorde. The idea of criticizing the insanely rich but wanting to live that life at the same time was really present in The Secret Diamond Sisters. My favorite of the three sisters was Courtney who was ambitious, hard working, ... Read More »
Book Review: Sky on Fire by Emmy Laybourne
Spoiler free even if you haven't read the first book in this series. Sky on Fire was definitely more intense than the first book in this series and there was a lot less humor. I mean, there was plenty of snark and bitterness coming from Alex that was kind of funny, but for the most part ... Read More »
Book Review: Pivot Point by Kasie West
The world in Pivot Point seems like the kind of world that Lois Lowry would write about. It seems contemporary but there is a small paranormal twist to the whole thing. And by paranormal I mean "real" paranormal mind powers and not like werewolves and vampires and crap like that. Everyone has mental abilities and ... Read More »
Book Review: Everbound by Brodi Ashton
Spoiler free even if you haven't read the first book in this series. The tone that I adored from the first book is back in Everbound. The opening line, which I loved, just sets the tone so well. "It is by going down into the abyss that we recover the treasures of life. Where you stumble, there ... Read More »