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

Title: Rebel Belle Author: Rachel Hawkins Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy Publisher: Speak Format: Paperback Pages: 368 Rating: 4/5 stars Synopsis (Goodreads):   Harper Price, peerless Southern belle, was born ready for a Homecoming tiara. But after a strange run-in at the dance imbues her with incredible abilities, Harper's destiny takes a turn for the seriously … Continue reading Book Review: Rebel Belle By Rachel Hawkins

Title: A Brief History of the Crusades: Islam and Christianity in the Struggle for World Supremacy Author: Geoffrey Hindley Genre: Non-Fiction Publisher: Robinson Format: Paperback Pages: 300 Rating: 3/5 stars Synopsis (Goodreads): Why did the medieval Church bless William of Normandy's invasion of Christian England in 1066 and authorize cultural genocide in Provence? How could … Continue reading Book Review: The History of the Crusades by Geoffrey Hindley

Title: Tales from the Arabian Nights Author: Anonymous, Translated by Richard Francis Burton    Genre: Classics   Publisher: Fall River Press Format: Hardcover Pages: 661 Rating: 2/5 stars Synopsis (Goodreads): The tales told by Shahrazad over a thousand and one nights to delay her execution by the vengeful King Shahriyar have become among the most … Continue reading Review: Tales from the Arabian Nights