Author: Shelly

Discussing Diversity in Reviews

I think a lot about diversity. With #WeNeedDiverseBooks and tons of twitter accounts I follow just to be aware of diverse books, I want to read the most diverse books out there. And after a twitter comment made by Justina Ireland (@tehawesomersace): In fact, if I could ask all reviewers to do one thing in […]

Posted May 6, 2015 by Shelly in Reviews / 11 Comments
[Mini-Review] The Lover’s Dictionary by David Levithan

[Mini-Review] The Lover’s Dictionary by David Levithan

I have no idea how to even describe The Lover’s Dictionary. Essentially, it’s a dictionary. But instead of the meaning of each word, it’s a short paragraph describing a scenario,thought or action involving that word. Specially, involving the main character and his lover. Hence, The Lover’s Dictionary is a perfect title. I’m not going to lie: I […]

Posted May 5, 2015 by Shelly in Reviews / 0 Comments
The Novice by Taran Matharu

The Novice by Taran Matharu

I received a copy of this book from the publisher, this does not influence my review. DNF at 10%. Okay, I really hate DNFing books, I really do. But after spending 4 days attempting to read and just wasting my time, I had to DNF. I love character driven books. If I can’t connect to […]

Posted April 30, 2015 by Shelly in Reviews / 0 Comments
The Secrets We Keep by Trisha Leaver

The Secrets We Keep by Trisha Leaver

I received a copy of this book from the publisher, this does not influence my review. I have to start this review stating my own bias: I have a twin, and this heavily influences the way I read The Secrets We Keep. But let me back up first, what is The Secrets We Keep actually about? Maddy […]

Posted April 28, 2015 by Shelly in Reviews / 0 Comments
The Girl at Midnight by Melissa Grey

The Girl at Midnight by Melissa Grey

I received a copy of this book from the publisher, this does not influence my review. I’m not a huge fantasy fan but with so much praise surrounding this debut, I decided to give it a chance, and I’m definitely glad I did! The Girl at Midnight definitely manages to combine fantastic world-building with a thrilling plot […]

Posted April 23, 2015 by Shelly in Reviews / 0 Comments
Becoming Jinn by Lori Goldstein

Becoming Jinn by Lori Goldstein

I received this book for review from the publisher, that does not influence my review. I’m not usually into paranormal books, but I love reading interpretations of mythological creatures/beings, and Becoming Jinn sounded like the perfect mix of contemporary fiction + supernatural! Azra has always known she’s a Jinn. Her mother, and her grandmother and her […]

Posted April 21, 2015 by Shelly in Reviews / 0 Comments

New to the shelf: LGBT Books

I’ve been on a mission to read more LGBTQIA+ books and I have compiled what I consider an extensive list. To my knowledge, a lot of these revolve around a lesbian or a gay main character so if you know books that feature characters with different sexualities, please please please give me the title below! […]

Posted April 18, 2015 by Shelly in Random Ramblings / 0 Comments
Things We Know by Heart by Jessi Kirby

Things We Know by Heart by Jessi Kirby

I received an electronic copy of this book. This does not effect the contents of my review! I am a huge contemporary fan, and when I heard about this unique-sounding novel, I had to request it! Quinn’s boyfriend passed away over a year ago, and now she is searching for the person who received his […]

Posted April 16, 2015 by Shelly in Reviews / 0 Comments
Dream A Little Dream by Kerstin Gier

Dream A Little Dream by Kerstin Gier

I received a copy of this book from the publisher for review. This does not influence my review. I loved the premise of Dream A Little Dream. I mean, meeting people in your dreams that you haven’t met before and then recognizing them at a new school the next day? Seems pretty awesome! When Olivia (Liv) moves […]

Posted April 14, 2015 by Shelly in Reviews / 0 Comments
All the Rage by Courtney Summers

All the Rage by Courtney Summers

I received a copy of this book from the publisher, this does not influence the contents of my review. I am a huge contemporary fan but I am vastly behind on reading books revolving deeper issues, as I tend to stray towards light and fluffy ones. As I realize that books help shield some horrors […]

Posted April 10, 2015 by Shelly in Reviews / 0 Comments