Category Archives: Young Adult

Review: Forging Silver into Stars by Brigid Kemmerer

Posted on April 20, 2023 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Series: Forging Silver into Stars #1Author: Brigid KemmererPublisher: Bloomsbury YAReleased: June 7, 2022Received: Own Have you ever read a single book by an author and decided then and there that you would grab all their books when given a chance? … Continue reading →

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Review: Violet Made of Thorns by Gina Chen

Posted on April 19, 2023 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Okay, so I’ve been looking forward to Violet Made of Thorns for a few months now, and boy, it did not disappoint! I love dark fantasy, twisted prophecies, and magical politics. This book has all of that – and then some. Continue reading →

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Review: The Drowned Woods by Emily Lloyd-Jones

Posted on April 12, 2023 by Liz (AKA Cat)

If you loved The Bone Houses, you’ve got to read The Drowned Woods. It’s set in the same world and gives readers a bit more of a chance to explore the magical system and all the wonders (and horrors) it has to offer. Continue reading →

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Review: If You Could See the Sun by Ann Liang

Posted on April 9, 2023 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Guys, this cover is legit STUNNING! It immediately caught my eye (as did the title, if we’re being honest), and that was all it took to get me diving right into If You Could See the Sun by Ann Liang. Continue reading →

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Review: The Poison Season by Mara Rutherford

Posted on April 6, 2023 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Wow. I’m not going to lie; The Poison Season was a bit of a tough read for me. I think it was partially the emotional state I was in at the time. I think the other part is the foundation of this story, which relies on animal (and human) sacrifices. It made for a heavy read, to put it mildly. Continue reading →

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Review: The Whispering Dark by Kelly Andrew

Posted on April 5, 2023 by Liz (AKA Cat)

The Whispering Dark may just be my favorite OwlCrate read of 2022. It’s brilliant, combining multiple magical elements to create a seriously compelling mystery. Throw in a romantic subplot, and you’ve got something…magical. Continue reading →

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Review: Defend the Dawn by Brigid Kemmerer

Posted on March 23, 2023 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Defend the Dawn is a whirlwind, providing us with one heck of a reading experience. Our leading characters, and thus the readers, are thrown from one extreme to the next, getting little time to relax or breathe. Continue reading →

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Review: The Luminaries by Susan Dennard

Posted on March 1, 2023 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Like many other Susan Dennard fans, I have been counting down the days to the release of The Luminaries. The excitement began a couple of years ago when Susan Dennard read a choose-your-own-adventure of sorts on Twitter, with readers getting to vote on Winnie’s actions. It was a blast – it was also something we all needed at the time (think about the timing). Continue reading →

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WOTN: A River of Royal Blood

Posted on February 25, 2023 by Liz (AKA Cat)

A River of Royal Blood is the debut novel of Amanda Joy, and it is one heck of a novel. This is the first in a new series of the same name, and it already looks like it will be a journey worth watching. Continue reading →

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Review: Nocturne by Alyssa Wees

Posted on February 21, 2023 by Liz (AKA Cat)

I’m not ashamed to admit that Nocturne’s stunning cover initially caught my eye. However, Grace’s story and the promise within were enough to hold my attention. All things considered, I would say that this is a solid read – full of fantasy elements and a few surprise twists. Continue reading →

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