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Graphic Novel Review: Operatic by Kyo Maclear
Title: Operatic Author: Kyo Maclear Illustrator: Byron Eggenschwiler Publisher: Groundwood Books Pages: Hardcover; 160 Recommended Age Group: Upper MG/YA Release Date: April 2, 2019 Source: NetGalley / Publisher It’s almost the end of middle school, and Charlie has to find her perfect song for a music class assignment. The class learns about a different style of music each day, from hip-hop to metal to disco, but it’s hard for Charlie to concentrate when she can’t stop noticing her classmate Emile, or wondering about Luka, who hasn’t been to school in weeks. On top of everything, she has been talked into…
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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? (4/8/19)
Happy Monday, my little readers! I’m hoping you had as lovely of a weekend as I did! I didn’t get much reading done, but honestly it was kind of nice to take a break. I spent time with family and friends, ate way too much good food, and just spent time with my hubby. Weekends like that keep me sane, and so I’m not too sad that I had to give up reading time. I’ll make up for it this week, I’m sure! Here’s how my reading is going right now. Last week I finished, and reviewed, We Rule the…
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Our Blog’s NINTH birthday!
Nine years ago, I stumbled into the magical world of book blogging. I found this place where my people were hiding. People who gushed endlessly about the books that they loved, had friendly debates about books that were on the fence, and actually talked to authors who they admired. My little bookish heart was overjoyed! I’d found a home. I wanted to be a bigger part of that world. So, I decided I was going to start a blog of my very own. Nine years ago, I started my blog under the name “A Fanatic’s Book Blog”. I went with one of…
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Book Review: We Rule the Night by Clarie Eliza Bartlett
Media Type: Ebook (ARC) Title: We Rule The Night Author: Claire Eliza Bartlett Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Pages: Hardcover; 400 Release Date: April 2, 2019 Source: Publisher / FFBC Tours ————————————————————- Content Screening: Violence, Adult Language HDB Rating: 5 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who love stories with realistic characters, facing impossible odds. Add it on: Goodreads | Amazon | B&N Two girls use forbidden magic to fly and fight–for their country and for themselves–in this riveting debut that’s part Shadow and Bone, part Code Name Verity. Seventeen-year-old Revna is a factory worker, manufacturing war…
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Book Review: Semiosis (Semiosis Duology #1) by Sue Burke
Media Type: Print Book Title: Semiosis * Series: Semiosis Duology #1 Author: Sue Burke Publisher: Tor Books Pages: Hardcover; 336 Release Date: February 6, 2018 Source: Publisher —————————————- Genre: Science Fiction HDB Rating: 4 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who enjoy science fiction rife with survival, and with deep roots to nature. Add it on: Goodreads | Amazon | B&N In this character driven novel of first contact by debut author Sue Burke, human survival hinges on an bizarre alliance. Only mutual communication can forge an alliance with the planet’s sentient species and prove that mammals are…
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Book Review: Hitched by Britni Hill
Media Type: Ebook (ARC) Title: Hitched Series: Western Palm series Author: Britni Hill Publisher: Self Pages: Paperback; 99 Release Date: March 18, 2019 Source: Author ————————————————— Genre: New Adult Romance HDB Rating: 4 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who enjoy happily ever afters. Grab it: Amazon / Barnes & Noble / Kobo Western Palm University brought them together, making them a family. Tess and Blake stuck together and headed straight toward their happily ever after. They have everything they need and can’t imagine wanting more. Does that mean they’ve reached the end of their story? Jason stood up to his father. He made all the right choices for…