Brief Synopsis “You Should See Me in a Crown” is the debut novel by Leah Johnson. A young adult contemporary, YSSMiaC sees Liz Lighty as she attempts to escape her small Indiana town through the most unlikely method: winning Prom Queen so that she can be awarded a lucrative scholarship. There’s only one problem…she’s the … Continue reading Book Review: You Should See Me in a Crown, by Leah Johnson
Brief Synopsis “Chalice of the Gods” is the unexpected sixth entry into the Percy Jackson series by Rick Riordan. It follows the titular hero as he attempts the greatest challenge of his life: getting college recommendation letters from the gods. Content Warnings: Intense Action (PG-13) What Do I Think? The Percy Jackson series pretty much … Continue reading Book Review: Percy Jackson and the Olympians – The Chalice of the Gods, by Rick Riordan
Brief Synopsis “The Unwanteds” is a middle-grade fantasy novel by Lisa McMann, and the first in an ongoing series. After a yearly Purge, in which the more artistic teens of Quill are sent to their deaths, Alex Stowe believes his life is over. However, he meets an eccentric magician who tells him that all is … Continue reading Book Review: The Unwanteds, by Lisa McMann
Brief Synopsis “The Disaster Days” is a middle-grade survival novel by Rebecca Behrens. When an earthquake leaves Hannah Steele stranded on an island with just her two next-door neighbors she was babysitting, she’ll have to fight for survival. And things just keep going from bad to worse… Content Warnings: Intense Action (PG-13) What Do I … Continue reading Book Review: The Disaster Days, by Rebecca Behrens
Brief Synopsis “The Last Windwitch” is the debut novel of Jennifer Adam, and is a middle-grade fantasy novel which begins in the village of Oak Hollow. Brida, a young orphan girl who has been training to be a hedgewitch, accidentally catches the attention of the evil Queen, and begins to realize that there is a … Continue reading Book Review: The Last Windwitch, by Jennifer Adam
Well hi there! It’s been a while since I’ve written a blog post (what else is new?), and there is actually a good reason for that! Between the end of the school year, some general life craziness, and preparations for the launch of my debut novel (check this link out!), things have been pretty busy. … Continue reading A Quick Note About Book Reviews
Brief Synopsis “Project Hail Mary,” by Andy Weir, follows middle-school-teacher-turned-astronaut Ryland Grace, who wakes up with amnesia after a long coma. The two people next to him are dead. The ship is hurtling towards an unfamiliar star. What is going on, and how long does Ryland have to figure it out? Content Warnings: References to … Continue reading Book Review: Project Hail Mary, by Andy Weir
What’s This? Yep, it’s a new kind of book review! While I’m still planning on reviewing newer-ish books I’ve read, I also want to give some love to the novels that I was raised on. So what will be my criteria for these sorts of reviews? Some of the criteria may change as I continue … Continue reading Retro Review: The Amulet of Samarkand, by Jonathan Stroud
What’s This? Yep, it’s a new kind of book review! While I’m still planning on reviewing newer-ish books I’ve read, I also want to give some love to the novels that I was raised on. So what will be my criteria for these sorts of reviews? Some of the criteria may change as I continue … Continue reading Retro Review: Redwall, by Brian Jacques
Brief Synopsis “Gallant” follows the story of Olivia Prior, a mute orphaned girl whose life changes forever when she receives a letter from her uncle inviting her home to Gallant. But all is not what it seems: her uncle claims he never sent the letter, and half-formed ghouls roam the house’s halls. What secrets is … Continue reading Book Review: Gallant, by V.E. Schwab
Jacob Ryckman 