Sarah K.L. Wilson has three books and she is letting bookstagram decide which one she publishes first by whichever book gets the most pre-orders! Battle of the Bookstagram! I'm on #TeamPhoenixHeart. Synopsis: Disabled and rejected in her community, she has never had a best friend. Until one day, a phoenix enters her world, tied to … Continue reading Battle of the Bookstagram: Phoenix Heart by Sarah K. L. Wilson
Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall
I received an ALC thanks to Libro FM as part of their ALC Influencer program. All opinions are my own. Title: Boyfriend MaterialAuthor: Alexis HallGenre/s and Tags: Romance, Contemporary, LGBTQ+/Queer, Fiction, AdultGoodreads synopsis: Wanted:One (fake) boyfriendPractically perfect in every way Luc O'Donnell is tangentially--and reluctantly--famous. His rock star parents split when he was young, and the father he's … Continue reading Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall
The Voting Booth by Brandy Colbert
I received an ALC thanks to Libro FM as part of their ALC Influencer program. All opinions are my own. Title: The Voting BoothAuthor: Brandy ColbertGenre/s and Tags: Young Adult, Contemporary, Romance, Realistic Fiction, Politics, Goodreads synopsis: Marva Sheridan was born ready for this day. She's always been driven to make a difference in the world, and what … Continue reading The Voting Booth by Brandy Colbert
Blog Tour: Cute Mutants Volume One: Mutant Pride (Cute Mutants #1) by SJ Whitby
Title: Cute Mutants Vol One: Mutant PrideAuthor: SJ WhitbySeries: Cute MutantsPublished/Publisher: June 2020, Self-publishedGenre/s and Tags: Young Adult, Science-Fiction, LGBTQ, Fantasy, SuperheroesGoodreads synopsis: My name is Dylan Taylor, human incarnation of the burning dumpster gif, and this is my life. I always wanted to be an X-Man. Except people and me never got along, and apparently you need social … Continue reading Blog Tour: Cute Mutants Volume One: Mutant Pride (Cute Mutants #1) by SJ Whitby
Book Tour: In the Light of a Broken Moon: Episode One by Bri Spicer
Title: In the Light of a Broken Moon: Episode OneAuthor: Bri SpicerGenre/s and Tags: Fantasy, LGBTQ+, Sci-fi, QueerGoodreads synopsis: A grief-stricken knight, desperate to protect the woman she loves after the destruction of their homeworld.A magic-wielding warrior Librarian, determined to fight back against the corrupt Empire and megacorps and crime syndicates that took everything from her.Their long-lost … Continue reading Book Tour: In the Light of a Broken Moon: Episode One by Bri Spicer
ARC Review: Kiss the Fae (Vicious Faeries #1) by Natalia Jaster
Thank you to BOMM and the author for a copy in exchange for a review. All opinions are my own. After an unfortunate encounter with a poacher, Lark and her sisters enter Fae territory. Anyone who enters must pay a price. The three must leave behind the human world and each enter a domain of … Continue reading ARC Review: Kiss the Fae (Vicious Faeries #1) by Natalia Jaster
Black Boy Joy! Presented by Epic Reads
More often than not, YA books depict Black boys as the victims of hate crimes, a side character, or even not at all. What they don’t show are their hobbies, their quirks, their feelings—and that’s what Black Boy Joy is all about. It’s about being a part of the conversation on why it’s important to … Continue reading Black Boy Joy! Presented by Epic Reads
Blog Tour [Playlist & Review]: Master of One by Jaida Jones & Dani Bennett
Title: Master of OneAuthor: Jaida Jones & Dani BennettGenre/s and Tags: Young Adult, LGBT, Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, Romance, FaeGoodreads synopsis: Sinister sorcery. Gallows humor. A queer romance so glorious it could be right out of fae legend itself. Master of One is a fantasy unlike any other.Rags is a thief—an excellent one. He's stolen into noble's coffers, … Continue reading Blog Tour [Playlist & Review]: Master of One by Jaida Jones & Dani Bennett
Blog Tour: All or None (Star Stories #1) by Aurora Lee Thornton
Title: All or NoneAuthor: Aurora Lee ThorntonSeries: Star Stories #1Genre/s and Tags: Young Adult, LGBT, Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, RomanceGoodreads synopsis: In a world where everyone has a soulmate, uniquely powerful mage Royiora and reluctant assassin Kalo collide in the worst of ways.Royiora Daralkaen, the only mage alive able to use all five kinds of magic, has a near … Continue reading Blog Tour: All or None (Star Stories #1) by Aurora Lee Thornton
ARC Review: The Song of the Marked (Shadows & Crowns #1) by S.M. Gaither
3.5-4/5 Thank you to Book of Matches Media and the author for sending me an eARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. I usually start off my reviews with a summary, but I've been struggling with this one because I have no idea how to summarize this. Part of my … Continue reading ARC Review: The Song of the Marked (Shadows & Crowns #1) by S.M. Gaither
ARC Review: Ruled by Blood by May Sage
Thank you to Book of Matches Media and the author for providing me an ARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. The realm of Tenebris is ruled by a monstrous queen and Vlari is a threat to her rule. One of the most powerful unseelie fae to be born, Vlari … Continue reading ARC Review: Ruled by Blood by May Sage
The Court of Miracles (Court of Miracles #1) by Kester Grant
4.5/5 I received this ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. This is exactly what I pictured when I heard the phrase "Les Miserable meets Six of Crows". The MC Nina is literally Kaz Brekker + Inej Ghafa and no one can change my mind! The Court of … Continue reading The Court of Miracles (Court of Miracles #1) by Kester Grant
Blog Tour: Forget This Ever Happened by Cassandra Rose Clarke
Title: Forget This Ever HappenedAuthor: Cassandra Rose ClarkeGenre/s and Tags: Young Adult, LGBT, Sci-fi, Historial fiction, Thriller, Romance, MysteryGoodreads synopsis: Sometimes there's a town called Indianola.And sometimes there isn't.Summer, 1993. Claire has been dumped in rural Indianola, Texas, to spend her whole vacation taking care of mean, sickly Grammy. There's nothing too remarkable about Indianola: it's run-down, … Continue reading Blog Tour: Forget This Ever Happened by Cassandra Rose Clarke
Jane, Unlimited by Kristin Cashore
This book was a wild ride. I don't even know how to properly describe what it's even about besides CRAZINESS. Jane's Aunt Magnolia is an underwater diver. Before one of her trips, she makes Jane promise that if she is ever invited to Tu Reviens, Jane is to accept no excuses. After Aunt Magnolia dies … Continue reading Jane, Unlimited by Kristin Cashore
Crown Princess Academy (Crown Princess Academy #1) by AJ Flowers
I received a free audiobook copy from the author in exchange for a review. All opinions are my own. If you liked the Selection, you NEED to read this book!! Penne has lived her life in the Dregs, or the bad side of town. As a Malice caster, there isn't much more she can look … Continue reading Crown Princess Academy (Crown Princess Academy #1) by AJ Flowers
Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult
I want to preface this review and say that I am a white woman and this was a book written also by a white woman about racism. I can't say whether Picoult's portrayal of Ruth was 100% accurate, but I really hope this book opens some eyes about systematic racism and ingrained societal prejudices. I … Continue reading Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult
Prose & Cons (Nevermore Bookshop Mysteries #5) by Steffanie Holmes
4.5/5 This was my favorite installment in the series! It was just so freaking good!! I cannot wait for book 6, and I definitely want to pick up some of her other books while I wait! The big enemy has finally been revealed as Dracula and he is slowly circling back to Nevermore for Mina … Continue reading Prose & Cons (Nevermore Bookshop Mysteries #5) by Steffanie Holmes
ARC Review: Stealing Embers (Fallen Legacies #1) by Julie Hall
Happy Book Birthday to this beatuy! Thank you to the author and Book of Matches Media for the ARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Emberly has always thought there was something wrong with her brain. Being able to see a spectrum world that's full of monsters hasn't helped. But … Continue reading ARC Review: Stealing Embers (Fallen Legacies #1) by Julie Hall
Anger is a Gift by Mark Oshiro
Moss Jefferies lost his father to a police shooting six years ago. He's dealt with the vilification of his father by the media, the loss of his dad and the crippling panic attacks that are the result of that harrowing loss. His sophomore year of high school isn't helping things either. The school is increasingly … Continue reading Anger is a Gift by Mark Oshiro
Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas
I'm super behind on my blog lolll. I missed a couple of release dates too, including this baby!! This book is vying with Felix Ever After for my favorite of 2020. In Yadriel's traditional Latinx family, brujos are the ones who summon spirits and brujas are the healers. Yadriel knows he's a boy, but proving that to … Continue reading Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas
Shadow Frost (Shadow Frost #1) by Coco Ma
Look I LOVED this overall, but there is this one thing at the end AND I AM SO FREAKING ANGRY ABOUT IT I DON'T KNOW HOW TO FUNCTION. In the Kingdom of Axaria, a darkness rises. Crown Princess Asterin Faelenhart has only ever wanted acceptance and love from her mother. The only time she seems … Continue reading Shadow Frost (Shadow Frost #1) by Coco Ma
ARC Review: Soul of the Crow (Reapers of Veltuur #1) by Jessaca Willis
3.5/5 I received an eARC from the author and BOMM Tours in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. In this gothic world, if a mortal were to kill a person or animal they become a feared Reaper, responsible for executing out the orders of the Council of Veltuur. And Reapers are … Continue reading ARC Review: Soul of the Crow (Reapers of Veltuur #1) by Jessaca Willis
The Vanishing Deep by Astrid Scholte
This book messed with my head. Tempest was born into a world of water. When the Great Waves destroyed the planet, people had to learn to survive on water. Tempe spends her days diving into the deep in order to scavenge anything worth Notes. She needs as many Notes as possible so she can revive … Continue reading The Vanishing Deep by Astrid Scholte
Gideon the Ninth (The Locked Tomb #1) by Tamsyn Muir
4.5/5 I am already itching to reread this and then devour Harrow the Ninth. The main things you need to know: Lesbian. Necromancers. in. Space. And Gideon Nav is the suavest and hottest swordswoman like ever. My love for Gideon knows no bounds. Gideon has been an indentured servant to the Ninth House for as … Continue reading Gideon the Ninth (The Locked Tomb #1) by Tamsyn Muir
ARC Review: Shielded (Shielded #1) by KayLynn Flanders
I received a free ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Princess Jennesara is the second sibling and therefore is not in line for the throne of Halendi. She's had some freedom to train how she likes and is highly proficient with a sword. However, things aren't looking … Continue reading ARC Review: Shielded (Shielded #1) by KayLynn Flanders
Challenger Deep by Neal Shusterman
There's honestly no way I can summarize this book and everything that it's about. This was such a mind fuck in one of the most realistic ways possible. I cannot recommend this book enough. The way Caden struggles with what the demons in his mind say are real was terrifying and amazing. There were times … Continue reading Challenger Deep by Neal Shusterman
Of Mice & Murder (Nevermore Bookshop Mysteries #2) by Steffanie Holmes
Ugh this series is so much bloody fun!! I did not think I'd need to binge it, but omg I do. After successfully solving her best friend's murder, Mina figures she'll catch a break and figure what to do about her attraction to the three guys of Nevermore bookshop. Of course this is not the … Continue reading Of Mice & Murder (Nevermore Bookshop Mysteries #2) by Steffanie Holmes
God Save the Queen (The Immortal Empire #1) by Kate Locke
This book brought me out of a semi-book hangover. Or maybe a book exhaustion. I am a strict TBR reader and I absolutely need to finish the TBR I set for myself, but this week I really haven't been feeling it since finishing Honor Lost. It was just so good!! But God Save the Queen was such a … Continue reading God Save the Queen (The Immortal Empire #1) by Kate Locke
A Dead & Stormy Night (Nevermore Bookshop Mysteries #1) by Steffanie Holmes
3.5/5 After being diagnosed with a deteriorating eye condition and losing her dream job, Mina runs back to her quaint English village to reevaluate her life. When she finds out her childhood haven, Nevermore Bookshop, is hiring she applies for the job. However, things are weird at Nevermore, it's being run by Heathcliff, James Moriarty … Continue reading A Dead & Stormy Night (Nevermore Bookshop Mysteries #1) by Steffanie Holmes
Honor Lost (The Honors #3) by Rachel Caine & Ann Aguirre
I freaking love this series so much!!! I am so freaking happy with how everything ended that I could cry all the happy tears. The Honors series is one of my favorite sci-fi series basically ever and yes that includes counting the masterpiece that is Illuminae. But the characters in The Honors, omg I would die … Continue reading Honor Lost (The Honors #3) by Rachel Caine & Ann Aguirre
From Blood & Ash (Blood & Ash #1) by Jennifer L Armentrout
4.5/5 Enter the world of Masodonia. Ravaged by a war between Atlantians and the Ascended, the world has been forever changed. In order to be safe from the scourge of Atlantians and the Craven (turned wolf-like humans that feed on blood), the Ascended live in towns protected by Rises (giant walls) with their human subjects. … Continue reading From Blood & Ash (Blood & Ash #1) by Jennifer L Armentrout
ARC Review: The Kingdom of Liars (The Legacy of the Mercenary King #1) by Nick Martell
I won this arc in a raffle from BookishFirst in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Ten years ago, Michael Kingman's father killed the King's son and ruined their family's legacy. Michael has let his bitterness and resentment as his childhood father stew and when he's presented the opportunity to prove … Continue reading ARC Review: The Kingdom of Liars (The Legacy of the Mercenary King #1) by Nick Martell
Slay by Brittney Morris
Kiera Johnson is an honors student, a math tutor, one of the only black kids at Jefferson Academy and the secret creator of the online multiverse known as SLAY. When a teen is murdered over a dispute in the SLAY world, the game reaches mainstream media and is labeled exclusionary, racist and violent. On top … Continue reading Slay by Brittney Morris
I Wish You All The Best by Mason Deaver
This was a really cute and feel good book that tackled some hard subjects. When Ben de Backer comes out to their parents as non-binary, they're thrown out of the house. With nowhere else to turn, Ben calls their estranged sister, Hannah, who takes them in. Struggling with anxiety and their parents' reaction to their … Continue reading I Wish You All The Best by Mason Deaver
Ruthless Gods (Something Dark & Holy #2) by Emily A. Duncan
This book was something else. I don't even know what to summarize because my brain is still processing everything that happened. Betrayal, romance, and secrets explode in Ruthless Gods. Nadya, Serefin and Malachiasz are constantly reunited and torn apart throughout this installment. And I lived for every moment Malachiasz and Nadya were together. Another ship I … Continue reading Ruthless Gods (Something Dark & Holy #2) by Emily A. Duncan
Nowhere on Earth by Nick Lake
4.5/5 I received this ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This was a wild ride!! After like the first two chapters, I was hooked. And the chapters are so short, which was kind of a relief since the book before had ridiculously long chapters. It starts with a plane crash. There are … Continue reading Nowhere on Earth by Nick Lake
Brightly Burning by Alexa Donne
This YA sci-fi retelling of Jane Eyre is not one I'll forgot anytime soon. Earth has suffered an ice age and so humanity fled to space. Stella Ainsley wants to get off her old and slowly falling apart ship. She applies to any job she can get, hoping to get out of the engineering career before she's … Continue reading Brightly Burning by Alexa Donne
Honor Bound (The Honors #2) by Rachel Caine & Ann Aguirre
I binged this whole book and I cannot wait to do the same thing to Honor Lost! Honors Zara and Beatriz are the first to learn the truth about The Journey without completing their Tour. The Leviathans are being hunted by an alien being called The Phage. After rescuing the Elder Typhon and barely surviving a Phage attack … Continue reading Honor Bound (The Honors #2) by Rachel Caine & Ann Aguirre
The Light at the Bottom of the World (Light the Abyss #1) by London Shah
At the end of the 21st century, the Earth's surface has become a toxic wasteland forcing humans to live at the bottom of the ocean. Sea creatures swim through the ruins of Big Ben and the Tower of London, while Great Britain's human residents vacillate between fear and hope: fear of the abyss that surrounds … Continue reading The Light at the Bottom of the World (Light the Abyss #1) by London Shah
Wicked Saints (Something Dark & Holy #1) by Emily A. Duncan
A girl who can speak to gods must save her people without destroying herself. A prince in danger must decide who to trust. A boy with a monstrous secret waits in the wings. Together, they must assassinate the king and stop the war. 3.5/5 Both times I've read this, I've done so via audiobook. And … Continue reading Wicked Saints (Something Dark & Holy #1) by Emily A. Duncan
Honor Among Thieves (Honor Among Thieves #1) by Rachel Caine & Ann Aguirre
Holy cow. Still just as good the second time around! Anytime I think about this book I just want to scream with happiness. Zara Cole is a petty criminal. Her painful past made he choose life in New Detroit rather than move with her family to Mars. When Zara crosses one of the most dangerous … Continue reading Honor Among Thieves (Honor Among Thieves #1) by Rachel Caine & Ann Aguirre
Kindred by Octavia E. Butler
Very interesting. A lot to think about with this story. This was a brutal story to read. It really forces readers out of their comfort zone and to endure the stark reality many slaves faced in the US's past. Dana Franklin's life has been pretty ordinary. Having just celebrated her 26th birthday in 1976 California, … Continue reading Kindred by Octavia E. Butler
ARC Review: Dawn till Dusk (Genesis Crystal Saga #1) by Becky Moynihan & Tyffany Hackett
I received an eARC from the author in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Happy book birthday to Dawn till Dusk!! After reading Reactive by Becky Moynihan, I knew I needed this co-authored New Adult urban fantasy! In Nathra City, the shifters rule with an iron fist. Mordecai the Great Dragon Shifter has conditioned … Continue reading ARC Review: Dawn till Dusk (Genesis Crystal Saga #1) by Becky Moynihan & Tyffany Hackett
Court of Fives (Court of Five #1) by Kate Elliott
3.5/5 This was a really interesting story, but the world made me upset. So the whole society is divided into an upper-class called the "Patrons" and the lower class that's the commoners. But this division isn't only socioeconomic, it's also racial. I believe the commoners were darker skinned, which is vomit inducing, but we're going … Continue reading Court of Fives (Court of Five #1) by Kate Elliott
Aristotle & Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Saenz
This book was so adorable. And the audiobook was narrated by Lin Manuel Miranda! He was so great!! Aristotle and Dante have always been outsiders in their respective worlds. When they meet one summer and Dante offers to teach Ari to swim, they seem to have nothing in common, but they quickly become inseparable. This … Continue reading Aristotle & Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Saenz
The Kingdom of Back by Marie Lu
This was so magical. I loved every second of it. Marie Lu officially owns my heart after this book. Two siblings, two brilliant talents, but only one Mozart. Born with the gift of music, Nannerl Mozart has only one wish--to be remembered. But even as she delights audiences with her playing, Nannerl aches to be … Continue reading The Kingdom of Back by Marie Lu
Tarnished are the Stars by Rosiee Thor
Physical ARC received from the author and publisher at Yallfest. All opinions are my own. Anna Thatcher has a secret and its one that could kill her: her heart is illegal clockwork machinery. But that doesn't stop her from supplying the black market with medical technology desperately needed by the people of her village. As … Continue reading Tarnished are the Stars by Rosiee Thor
The Lost Coast by Amy Rose Capetta
A whimsical love letter to Redwoods, forests and queer girls. I absolutely love this author because of Once & Future, which is amazing. After reading that duology, I knew I had to read everything ever written by both Amy Rose Capetta and Cory McCarthy. When Danny picks out Tempest, California on the map, she and … Continue reading The Lost Coast by Amy Rose Capetta
ARC Review: Gilded Ruins (Blinding Night #2) by Chantal Gadoury
I received a free ebook from the author in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Gilded Ruins picks up right after the ending of Blinding Night. Darce and Summer are preparing to go to Mount Olympus after Zeus summons Summer due to Minthe's treachery. On their way to Olympus, plans change and they're … Continue reading ARC Review: Gilded Ruins (Blinding Night #2) by Chantal Gadoury
Reactive (The Elite Trials #1) by Becky Moynihan
I read this because my friend told me to, and despite breaking my heart with Princess Ballot, I still trust her recommendations. Lune Tatum has lived in her adopted father's city for eleven years. But she's determined to get out, and winning all three Elite Trials is her ticket to freedom. With Title of Choice, she … Continue reading Reactive (The Elite Trials #1) by Becky Moynihan
