Tag: Retelling

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
And the Ocean Was Our Sky by Patrick Ness

And the Ocean Was Our Sky by Patrick Ness

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’ve been a huge fan of Patrick Ness for so long so any time there’s a new Ness novel, I know I have to read it. With beautiful illustrations, And the […]

Posted September 2, 2018 by Shelly in Reviews / 0 Comments
Heart of Iron by Ashley Poston

Heart of Iron by Ashley Poston

I received a copy of this book for review, this does not influence my thoughts on this book or this review. Heart of Iron was pitched as Firefly meets Anastasia and I totally agree with that comparison. That’s how I would describe the plot but the characters in the novel is truly what makes the book […]

Posted February 17, 2018 by Shelly in Reviews / 1 Comment
A Thousand Nights by E.K. Johnston

A Thousand Nights by E.K. Johnston

I received a copy of this for review, this does not influence my thoughts on the book! I’ll admit I don’t have a lot of knowledge when it comes to myths and retellings, but I still recognize an interesting plot when I see it! A Thousand Nights is an interesting story, with unique elements of magical […]

Posted October 5, 2015 by Shelly in Reviews / 1 Comment
This Monstrous Thing by Mackenzie Lee

This Monstrous Thing by Mackenzie Lee

I received this book for review from the publisher. This does not influence my thoughts on the book or my review.  I read Frankenstein over a year ago and I have to say I’m not a fan of classics. However, I’m a fan of retellings, especially ones that make me appreciate classics I didn’t appreciate so much. This […]

Posted September 17, 2015 by Shelly in Reviews / 3 Comments
The Pirate Code by Heidi Schulz

The Pirate Code by Heidi Schulz

-spoiler free for the entire series- I received this book for review from the publisher, this does not influence my thoughts on the book. I loved Hook’s Revenge and when I finally saw the sequel, I knew I had to read it. The Pirate Code was an awesome sequel to an already great series and I loved […]

Posted September 13, 2015 by Shelly in Reviews / 2 Comments
Every Word by Ellie Marney

Every Word by Ellie Marney

I received a copy of this book from the publisher, this does not influence my thoughts on the book.  *This review is spoiler-free for the entire series* I loved Every Breath, the first book in this series and when I saw Every Word on NetGalley, I knew I had to read it. Every Word is just an awesome […]

Posted September 4, 2015 by Shelly in Reviews / 2 Comments