Genre: Fiction

Of Curses and Kisses by Sandhya Menon

Of Curses and Kisses by Sandhya Menon

I received a copy of this book for review from the publisher. This does not influence my thoughts on the book or this review. I love Sandhya Menon’s books so when I saw that she’s launching a new series (and one based on fairytale retellings!), I knew I’d love it. While Beauty and the Beast […]

Posted February 21, 2020 by Shelly in Reviews / 0 Comments
Waiting for Tom Hanks by Kerry Winfrey

Waiting for Tom Hanks by Kerry Winfrey

I borrowed a copy of this book from the library. This in no way influences my thoughts on the book or this review. I’ve been getting slowly more into adult romances and after all the buzz around this one, I knew I had to read it! I’m a big fan of rom-coms so it’s no […]

Posted October 23, 2019 by Shelly in Reviews / 0 Comments
Fresh Ink: An Anthology

Fresh Ink: An Anthology

I received a copy of this book for review from the publisher. This does not influence my thoughts on the book or this review. I am a huge fan of anthologies and a lot of the authors in this collection so I decided to give Fresh Ink a chance. I ended up really liking it! Fresh Ink is […]

Posted August 9, 2018 by Shelly in Reviews / 0 Comments
Mariam Sharma Hits the Road by Sheba Karim

Mariam Sharma Hits the Road by Sheba Karim

I received a copy of this book for review from the publisher. This does not influence my thoughts on this book or this review. I’m a huge fan of contemporary YA and Mariam Sharma Hits the Road sounds like the perfect summer read. A road trip book is the perfect thing for the summer and Mariam Sharma Hits […]

Posted May 31, 2018 by Shelly in Reviews / 0 Comments
Rebound by Kwame Alexander

Rebound by Kwame Alexander

I received a copy of this book for review from the publisher. This does not influence my thoughts on the book or this review. If you know anything about me, then you know that I love verse novels. One of my favourite verse novels ever is The Crossover by Kwame Alexander so I was so happy to […]

Posted April 3, 2018 by Shelly in Reviews / 0 Comments
Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward

Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward

I received a copy of this book for review from the publisher. This does not influence my thoughts on the book or this review. I’ve read Jesmyn Ward’s nonfiction so when I saw that she had a new novel releasing, I was intrigued. Ward’s writing continues to be beautiful and engaging and her latest novel […]

Posted September 8, 2017 by Shelly in Reviews / 0 Comments
Welcome Home: anthology, edited by Eric Smith

Welcome Home: anthology, edited by Eric Smith

I received a copy of this book for review from the publisher. This does not influence my thoughts on the book or this review. It’s always a hit-or-miss with anthologies, you may not like all the stories or feel like some of the stories don’t fit in the anthology, but I think that Welcome Home is a […]

Posted September 2, 2017 by Shelly in Reviews / 0 Comments
The Authentics by Abdi Nazemian

The Authentics by Abdi Nazemian

I received a copy of this novel for review. This does not influence my thoughts on the review or the book itself. I’m always on the lookout for great and fresh YA contemporary novels, and The Authentics definitely filled that gap for me. If you’re looking for a contemporary novel with a unique and fresh voice, I […]

Posted August 8, 2017 by Shelly in Reviews / 0 Comments
The Love Interest by Cale Dietrich

The Love Interest by Cale Dietrich

I received a copy of this novel for review, this does not influence my thoughts or the contents of this review. When I first read the deal announcement for The Love Interest, I knew I had to read it. Not only is it a gay romance, it totally confronts common YA tropes and flips them on its […]

Posted July 6, 2017 by Shelly in Reviews / 1 Comment