Tag: 4 stars
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Review: Break Your Glass Slippers by Amanda Lovelace
4 stars **I received an electronic ARC from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for honest review.** This was the first book of poetry that I’ve read from Amanda Lovelace and I was definitely not disappointed. Lovelace brings a collection that is partially a Cinderella retelling and partially based in her personal experiences. There is…
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Review: Night Spinner by Addie Thorley
**I was provided an electronic ARC from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for honest review.** 4 stars Addie Thorley begins a new young adult fantasy series with Night Spinner. Marketed as a Hunchback of Notre Dame retelling, Thorley introduces a magic system that is sure to please fans of the Grishaverse. Our titular Night…
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Review: Diamond City by Francesca Flores
**spoiler alert** **I was provided an electronic ARC from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for honest review.** 4 stars I typically try to stay away from spoilers, but I don’t think I can avoid them for this review. Francesca Flores puts forth a solid debut in Diamond City. Readers follow Aina, a former drug-addicted…
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Review: Highfire by Eoin Colfer
4 stars **I was provided an electronic ARC from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for honest review.** Eoin Colfer’s newest fantasy novel, Highfire, is fast-paced, guns-a-blazing, not-for-kids fun. Wyvern, Lord Highfire, is one of the last remaining dragons in the world. Possibly the last. He’s all set with his cable TV and Flashdance on…
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Review: Warmaidens by Kelly Coon
4 stars **I received an electronic ARC from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for honest review.** Kelly Coon follows up Gravemaidens with its sequel Warmaidens, concluding the duology. Kammani continues with her efforts as a healer, and must learn how to balance her love for her work, her love for Dagan, and her love…
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Review: Red Rising Sons of Ares Vol 2 Wrath by Pierce Brown et al
4 stars **I received an electronic ARC from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for honest review.** The Red Rising Saga has been one of my most favorite series in recent years, and I am not disappointed with the prequel graphic novel series, Red Rising Sons of Ares. This is difficult to discuss without spoilers,…
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Review: RePlay by Saki Tsukahara
**I was provided an electronic ARC by the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for honest review.** 4 stars Replay by Saki Tsukahara is a manga-style graphic novel that follows two high school students who have grown up playing baseball together. Catcher, Mashiro Ritsu, and pitcher, Mizuhara Yuuta, have been best friends since third grade and…
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Review: The Will and the Wilds by Charlie N Holmberg
4 stars **I was provided an electronic ARC by the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for honest review.** Charlie Holmberg’s The Will and the Wilds is part fairytale, part love story, and all adventure. Readers follow Enna, a budding herbalist who has learned about the creatures of the wildwood (mystings) from her grandmother. When Enna…
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Review: Snug by Catana Chetwynd
4 stars ** I was provided an electronic ARC by the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for honest review.** Catana Chetwynd continues her Catana Comics in Snug: A Collection of Comics about Dating Your Best Friend. Due for a timely February release (Valentine’s gift anyone?), Catana’s adorable art style and relatable comic panels are just…
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Review: Small Hours by Valérie Minelli
4 stars **I was provided an electronic ARC from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for honest review.** Small Hours by Valérie Minelli is a collection of four panel comics that are endearing in their positivity, relatability, and simplicity. Like all comic collections, there will be some that stand out as more impactful to one…
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