It’s Friday and we are over at Kirkus! Today, Ana reviews an extraordinary novel: The Sunlight Pilgrims by Jenni Fagan A sneak peek of the review: A painfully beautiful story of the apocalypse, it would be easy to dismiss…
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Title: Heroine Complex Author: Sarah Kuhn Genre: Fantasy, Superheroes Publisher: Daw Publication Date: July 5 2016 Paperback: 368 Pages Being a superheroine is hard. Working for one is even harder. Evie Tanaka is the put-upon personal assistant to Aveda…
In which Thea reviews the second book in Serafina’s ongoing adventures Title: Serafina and the Twisted Staff Written by Robert Beatty Genre: Dark Fantasy/Horror, Historical Fiction, Middle Grade, Speculative Fiction Publisher: Disney Hyperion Publication Date: July 2016 Hardcover: 384…
It’s Friday and we are over at Kirkus! Today, Ana reviews a new YA novel by V. E. Schwab, This Savage Song, the first in a duology. I had some fun times with Shakespeare while writing this review: Two…
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Old School Wednesdays Harry Potter Re-Read: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Old School Wednesdays presents an epic reread of The Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling. THIS MONTH ON THE RE-READ: we dive into the shenanigans of book 6. There is just one book left before we have finished the…
It’s Friday, which means we are over at Kirkus for our regular weekly column! It’s Thea’s turn this Friday, and she’s looking at a new graphic novel (first in a series) from Image Comics once more. This fine Friday,…
Title: Some Kind of Happiness Written by Claire Legrand Genre: Middle Grade, Contemporary Publisher: Simon and Schuster Publication Date: May 17 2016 Paperback: 374 pages THINGS FINLEY HART DOESN’T WANT TO TALK ABOUT • Her parents, who are having…
It’s Friday, which means we are over at Kirkus for our regular weekly column! It’s Thea’s turn this Friday, and she’s back at one of her favorite ongoing comics series at the moment: Wayward (Vol 3) by Jim Zub…
Title: Jolly Foul Play Written by Robin Stevens Genre: Middle Grade, Murder Mysteries Publisher: Puffin Publication Date: March 24 2016 Paperback: 336 pages The fantastic new mystery from the author of Murder Most Unladylike. Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong…
It’s Friday, which means we are over at Kirkus for our regular weekly column! It’s Ana’s turn this Friday, with a review of a highly anticipated novel, Roses and Rot by Kat Howard. Spoiler alert: she loved it! A…
Hey, hey, it’s Hugo Award nominee Renay, visiting from Lady Business to tell us all why we should read Black Wolves by Kate Elliott. Title: Black Wolves Written by Kate Elliott Genre: Epic Fantasy Publisher: Orbit Publication Date: November…
9 Rated Books Book Reviews Old School Wednesdays
Old School Wednesdays Harry Potter Re-Read: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Old School Wednesdays presents an epic reread of The Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling. THIS MONTH ON THE RE-READ: we dive into the drama of book 5. Old School Wednesdays is a weekly Book Smuggler feature. We came…
It’s Friday and we are over at Kirkus! Today, Ana takes a look at the new novel by Claire North, The Sudden Appearance of Hope Hope Arden, the protagonist of The Sudden Appearance of Hope is forgettable. Not in…
Move over Percy Jackson–Apollo is in the house. Title: The Hidden Oracle Written by Rick Riordan Genre: Contemporary Fantasy, Middle Grade, Young Adult, Greek Mythology Publisher: Disney-Hyperion Publication Date: May 2016 Hardcover: 384 pages How do you punish an…
It’s Friday, which means we are over at Kirkus for our regular weekly column! It’s Thea’s turn this Friday, with a review of one of the most highly anticipated tie-in novels of the year: Bloodline by Claudia Gray. This…
Title: Shadow Magic Written by Joshuan Khan Genre: Fantasy, Middle Grade Publisher: Disney Publication Date: April 12 2016 Paperback: 320 pages Thorn, an outlaw’s son, wasn’t supposed to be a slave. He never should have run away from home,…
It’s Friday and Ana is over at Kirkus! Today, she is reviewing Company Town by Madeline Ashby It’s a fantastic book in a futuristic setting and with a super great main female character. Go HERE to read the review.…
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Old School Wednesdays Harry Potter Re-Read: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Old School Wednesdays presents an epic reread of The Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling. THIS MONTH ON THE RE-READ: we take a look at book 4. Old School Wednesdays is a weekly Book Smuggler feature. We came up…
An unexpected, soul-searching tale of a doctor who discovers his moral compass, but inadvertently creates a monster. Title: Moster, Vol 1 (The Perfect Edition) Written by Naoki Urasawa Genre: Horror, Thriller, Contemporary Historical Publisher: VIZ Media, LLC Publication Date:…
A hyped debut novel featuring Giant Alien Robots – it’s a shame that it’s so dull. Title: Sleeping Giants Written by Sylvain Neuvel Genre: Science Fiction Publisher: Del Rey / Michael Joseph Publication Date: April 21 2016 Paperback: 320…
This month on Food and Horror: Octavia Cade talks about Short Stories and Eating Alien Politics. Octavia Cade is the author of Book Smugglers Publishing’s The Mussel Eater. Food & Horror is a regular monthly column from Octavia, in…
What would happen if the most important, fundamental element for human survival was toxic? In H2O by Virginia Bergin we learn the answer: nothing good. Title: H2O Written by Virginia Bergin Genre: Apocalypse, Dystopia, Young Adult, Science Fiction Publisher:…
It’s Friday, which means we are over at Kirkus for our regular weekly column! It’s Thea’s turn this Friday, as she tackles Paper Girls volume 1–the newest ongoing monthly comic from Brian K. Vaughan, with art from Cliff Chiang.…
In which we participate in the #100dayproject with a Book Smuggler twist. Hello, everyone! Over the past year or two, you may have heard of something called The 100 Days Project, spearheaded by Elle Luna–a 100-day-long movement during which…
Reminiscent of classic YA fantasy in the vein of Howl’s Moving Castle and old school Robin McKinley, The Keeper of the Mist is utterly, unequivocally awesome. Title: The Keeper of the Mist Written by Rachel Neumeier Genre: Young Adult,…