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

Title: Girl at War   Author: Sara Novic   Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: Random House Format: Hardcover Pages: 320 Rating: 5/5 stars Synopsis (Goodreads):   Zagreb, summer of 1991. Ten-year-old Ana Jurić is a carefree tomboy who runs the streets of Croatia's capital with her best friend, Luka, takes care of her baby sister, Rahela, … Continue reading Book Review: Girl at War by Sara Novic

Title: The Queen of Bright and Shiny Things   Author: Ann Aquirre Genre: Young Adult, Contemporary Publisher: Feiwel and Friends Format: Hardcover Pages: 328 Rating: 5/5 stars Synopsis (Goodreads):   Sage Czinski is trying really hard to be perfect. If she manages it, people won’t peer beyond the surface, or ask hard questions about her … Continue reading Book Review: The Queen of Bright and Shiny Things by Ann Aquirre

Title: Seven Sided Spy Author: Hannah Carmack Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Historical Fiction Publisher: NineStar Press Format: ebook Pages: 259 Rating: 4/5 stars *Warning: Mature Content. Parents please be advised. Synopsis (Goodreads):   In the midst of the cold war, the CIA’s finest and most fatal female agent, Diana Riley, vanishes. Kidnapped by the KGB and … Continue reading Book Review: Seven-Sided Spy by Hannah Carmack