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Book Review: Horror Hotel by Victoria Fulton and Faith McClaren
This addictive YA horror about a group of teen ghost hunters who spend the night in a haunted LA hotel is The Blair Witch Project for the TikTok generation. When the YouTube-famous Ghost Gang—Chrissy, Chase, Emma, and Kiki—visit a haunted LA hotel notorious for tragedy to secretly film after dark, they expect it to be just like their previous paranormal huntings. Spooky enough to attract subscribers—and ultimately harmless. But when they stumble upon something unexpected in the former room of a gruesome serial killer, they quickly realize that they’re in over their heads. Sometimes, it’s the dead who need our…
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Graphic Novel Review: Wonderful Women of the World, curated by Laurie Halse Anderson
Not all heroes wear capes! Wonder Woman has been an inspiration for decades, and while not everyone would choose her star-spangled outfit for themselves, her compassion and fairness are worthy of emulation. We'll be presenting tales of the real-world heroes who take up Diana's mantle and work in the fields of science, sports, activism, diplomacy, and more! New York Times bestselling author Laurie Halse Anderson brings together an all-star cast of authors and illustrators in this anthology of contemporary Wonder Women--and how they've changed our world.
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Graphic Novel Review: Lillian Rivera’s Unearthed: A Jessica Cruz Story
Acclaimed author Lilliam Rivera and artist Steph C. reimagine one of DC's greatest Green Lanterns, Jessica Cruz, to tell a story about immigration, family, and overcoming fear to inspire hope. Jessica Cruz has done everything right. She's a dedicated student, popular among her classmates, and has a loving family that has done everything they can to give her a better life in the United States. While Jessica is a part of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, allowing her to go to school and live in the U.S., her parents are undocumented. Jessica usually worries for her parents, but…
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Book Blitz and Giveaway: Code by Mary Ting
CodeMary Ting(Isan, #4)Published by: Vesuvian BooksPublication date: April 20th 2021Genres: Dystopian, Science Fiction, Young Adult Behind enemy lines, new soldiers will emerge, and unexpected heroes will rise. Ava is a prisoner. And she is not the only rebel held hostage at ISAN’s secret compound. As she plans an escape, the lives of the rebel prisoners are in her hands, along with those she thought were dead. Rhett and his team desperately search for Ava while one of the Remnant Council joins forces with another network looking for the creator of the Helix serum. And time is running out. Mr. Novak…
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Graphic Novel Review: Primer
The Details Title: PrimerAuthors: Jennifer Muro, Thomas KrajewskiIllustrator: Gretel LuskyPublisher (Date): DC Comics (June 23, 2020)Media Type: Paperback; 160 pages Find it on: Goodreads | Amazon | B&N | IndieBound Primer introduces a brand-new superhero with a colorful array of superpowers to explore. Ashley Rayburn is an upbeat girl with a decidedly downbeat past. Her father is a known criminal who once used Ashley to help him elude justice, and in his attempt to escape, a life was taken. He now sits in federal prison, but still casts a shadow over Ashley’s life. In the meantime, Ashley has bounced from foster…
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Book Review: The Wise and the Wicked by Rebecca Podos
Media Type: Ebook (ARC) Title: The Wise and the Wicked Author: Rebecca Podos Publisher: Harper Collins/Balzer + Bray Pages: Hardcover; 368 Release Date: May 28, 2019 Source: FFBC Tours / Publisher ————————————————– Content Screening: Nothing of note. HDB Rating: 3 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who enjoy slow burn stories filled with magic, and a bit of mayhem. Add it on: Goodreads | Amazon | B&N Ruby Chernyavsky has been told the stories since she was a child: The women in her family, once possessed of great magical abilities to remake lives and stave off death itself, were…
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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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Book Review: To Best The Boys by Mary Weber
Media Type: Print Book (ARC) Title: To Best The Boys Author: Mary Weber Publisher: Thomas Nelson Pages: Hardcover; 352 Release Date: March 5, 2019 Source: Publisher / FFBC Tours —————————————— Content Screening: Mild Violence HDB Rating: 5 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who enjoy fast paced, female centered and powerful reads! Add it on: Goodreads | Amazon | B&N Every year for the past fifty-four years, the residents of Pinsbury Port receive a mysterious letter inviting all eligible-aged boys to compete for an esteemed scholarship to the all-male Stemwick University. Every year, the poorer residents look to see…
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Book Blitz + Giveaway: When Stars Come Out by Scarlett St. Clair
Happy Friday dear friends! I hope you’re all surviving your candy hangovers and enjoying the lovely fall weather. This fabulous new urban fantasy sounds like a perfect way to kick off a relaxing weekend. Who cares about losing an hour of sleep when you have a great book to curl up with. Title: When Stars Come Out Author: Scarlett St. Clair Publication date: October 31st 2018 Genres: Urban Fantasy, Young Adult Anora Silby can see the dead and turn spirits into gold coins, two things she would prefer to keep secret as she tries to lead a normal life at…
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Blog Tour + Guest Post – Love and Other Secrets by Christina Mandelski
Morning everyone! Are you ready for a fabulous guest post from the wonderful Christina Mandelski? I bet you are! See, Love and Other Secrets is on tour and, as a lover of adorable romances, I feel it necessary to put this on your radar. Let’s get started! Love and Other Secrets by Christina Mandelski Publication Date: September 3, 2018 Publisher: Entangled Teen Crush Star lacrosse player Alex “Kov” Koviak has it all. Or so everyone thinks. He’s real good at pretending his life is perfect…until he meets Bailey. The girl challenges him and pushes him and makes him laugh like he’s…
