Title: Big Little Lies Author: Liane Moriarty Genre: Contemporary, Women’s Fiction Publisher: Berkley Books Format: Paperback Pages: 460 Rating: 5/5 stars *Warning: Abusive contact-domestic abuse* Synopsis (Goodreads): From the author of Truly Madly Guilty and The Husband s Secretcomes a novel about the dangerous little lies we tell ourselves just to survive. A murder...A tragic … Continue reading Book Review: Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty

Title: The Alice Network Author: Kate Quinn Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: William Morrow Paperback Format: Paperback Pages: 505 Rating: 5/5 stars *Warning Mature Content: Sexual Content* Synopsis (Goodreads): In an enthralling new historical novel from national bestselling author Kate Quinn, two women—a female spy recruited to the real-life Alice Network in France during World War … Continue reading Book Review: The Alice Network by Kate Quinn

Title: The Hate U Give Author: Angie Thomas Genre: Young Adult, Contemporary Publisher: Balzer + Bray Format: Hardcover Pages: 444 Rating: 5/5 stars Synopsis (Goodreads): Sixteen-year-old Starr Carter moves between two worlds: the poor neighborhood where she lives and the fancy suburban prep school she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is shattered when … Continue reading Book Review: The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas

Title: Of Light and Darkness Author: Shyane Leighton Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult Publisher: Parliament House Format: ebook Pages: 413 Rating: 3/5 stars *Warning: mature content. Parents please be advised* Synopsis (Goodreads):   A stunning debut that is a fiercely imaginative, multilayered dark fantasy for fans of The Bear and the Nightingale. Raised among a secret … Continue reading Book Review: Of Light and Darkness by Shayne Leighton

Title: The Edge of Lost Author: Kristina McMorris Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: Kensington Publishing Corporation Format: Paperback Pages: 340 Rating: 4/5 stars Synopsis (Goodreads):   NEW YORK TIMES & USA TODAY BESTSELLER From bestselling author Kristina McMorris comes an ambitious and heartrending story of immigrants, deception, and second chances. On a cold night in October … Continue reading Book Review: The Edge of Lost by Kristina McMorris

Title:Loyalty Author: Carol Deeley Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: published by author Format: ebook Pages: 336 Rating: 4/5 stars *Warning: mature content. Parents please be advised* Synopsis (Goodreads): There is a fascinating period of British history, a period of time that is merely the subject of speculation by historians because basically, it is missing. It shouldn’t … Continue reading Book Review: Loyalty by Carol Deely

Title:The Wrong Side of Right Author: Jenn Marie Thorne Genre: Young Adult, Romance Publisher: Dial Books Format: Hardcover Pages: 390 Rating: 4.5/5 stars Synopsis (Goodreads):   Fans of Sarah Dessen and Huntley Fitzpatrick will enjoy this smart debut young adult novel, equal parts My Life Next Door and The Princess Diaries—plus a dash of Aaron … Continue reading Book Review: The Wrong Side of Right by Jenn Marie Thorne

Title:The Red Badge of Courage Author: Stephen Crane Genre: Classics Publisher: Puffin Classics Format: Paperback Pages: 240 Rating: 3/5 stars Synopsis (Goodreads):   Henry Fleming dreams of the thrill of battle and performing heroic deeds in the American Civil War. But his illusions are shattered when he comes face to face with the bloodshed and … Continue reading Book Review: The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane

Title: Lady Renegades Author: Rachel Hawkins Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy Publisher: Putnam Juvenile Format: Hardcover Pages: 264 Rating: 3/5 stars Synopsis (Goodreads): Just as Harper Price starts coming to terms with her role as David Stark’s battle-ready Paladin, protector, and girlfriend—her world goes crazy all over again. Overwhelmed by his Oracle powers, David flees Pine … Continue reading Book Review: Lady Renegades by Rachel Hawkins

Title: Miss Mayhem  Author: Rachel Hawkins Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy Publisher: Putnam Juvenile Format: Hardcover Pages: 278 Rating: 4/5 stars Synopsis (Goodreads):   Life is almost back to normal for Harper Price. The Ephors have been silent after their deadly attack at Cotillion months ago, and her best friend, Bee, has returned after a mysterious … Continue reading Book Review: Miss Mayhem by Rachel Hawkins