4.5 stars Especially fascinating because the author became a therapist and is able to offer unique insights into her horrific situation and the monste4.5 stars Especially fascinating because the author became a therapist and is able to offer unique insights into her horrific situation and the monster responsible for it. It’s also very well-written. ...more
This super cute Cinderella-goes-to-Geeky-Con story is probably closer to a 3.5 in terms of merit because I think it could have been eveSo. Much. Fun.
This super cute Cinderella-goes-to-Geeky-Con story is probably closer to a 3.5 in terms of merit because I think it could have been even better (view spoiler)[ pretty much all the adults are terrible, the emotional beats could have been stronger, and a major issue with sticking so closely to your source material is that it becomes fairly predictable. Its sparks back to life once Elle arrives at the Con, though (hide spoiler)], but it is such a cute and enjoyable read, it gets rounded up to 4 stars!
Please ignore the terrible cover art and pick this up if you've ever gotten excited when you saw someone wearing a tee-shirt referencing a movie/book/band you like, or if your heart secretly melts over meet-cute romances, or if you enjoy, you know, SMILING ABOUT ADORABLE THINGS.
Review to come. I'm still grinning from ear to ear. :D...more
The best of Slaughter's standalones for sure. A little tangled towards the end, but no one writes procedurals or electrifying tension the way she doesThe best of Slaughter's standalones for sure. A little tangled towards the end, but no one writes procedurals or electrifying tension the way she does....more
3.5 stars A baby is set adrift in the Elizabeth Islands in the 1920s. Why? The answer is revealed slowly, and Crow isn't sure what her adoptive father3.5 stars A baby is set adrift in the Elizabeth Islands in the 1920s. Why? The answer is revealed slowly, and Crow isn't sure what her adoptive father knows about it. (view spoiler)[She thinks she might've been born on a leper colony. (hide spoiler)]
Luminous prose, quietly endearing characters, and sobering history. I loved so much of this beautiful middle grade book, and yet I'm mixed about one major subplot, much as I was with FOX HOLLOW. I think the story is engrossing enough--and frankly, more powerful without it. But it says something about the beguiling nature of the author's writing that I only needed to see her name to know that I wanted to read this. Jorjeana Marie's narration is just perfect for this story, too.
3.5 stars Surprisingly interesting, especially towards the end. An entertaining airport-type read, with an intriguing subplot that doesn't surface unt3.5 stars Surprisingly interesting, especially towards the end. An entertaining airport-type read, with an intriguing subplot that doesn't surface until you realize what's going on.
Review to come of the audio edition. I'll have to look up the voice actor's name, but she was terrific! It's hard to do Liverpool accents and a variety of male/female voices convincingly....more
4.5 stars BADASS GIRL GLADIATORS. Does that sound amazing? Guess what--it's even more awesome than it sounds.
I was lucky enough to read an early galle4.5 stars BADASS GIRL GLADIATORS. Does that sound amazing? Guess what--it's even more awesome than it sounds.
I was lucky enough to read an early galley, but review to come from the ARC. With any luck, this thing will be a monster success. It deserves it....more
4.5 stars Boys fighting pirates and their feelings for each other in 18th century Paris and Venice! *swoon*
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We hosted the official cover reveal4.5 stars Boys fighting pirates and their feelings for each other in 18th century Paris and Venice! *swoon*
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We hosted the official cover reveal this morning, accompanied by an early ARC giveaway and the MOST ADORABLE video by the author talking about why she wrote the book. She touches on wanting to address frustrating historical tropes and the lack of queer representation, as well as how "strong" femininity is defined. Oh, and there are pirates and villains and a swoonworthy romance, too!
PLEASE read the amazing excerpt on that post if you're considering the book. The witty dialogue and intimacy of the first chapter made me fall in love with it, and I'm fairly certain it'll whip you into a frenzy of longing as well. As Mackenzi says, this is the big gay 18th century road trip novel you didn't know you wanted!
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