Vicious is a science fiction novel written by V. E. Schwab, targeted towards young adult readers which was published in 2013. This thriller story is about two extremely intelligent university roommates, Eli Cardale and Victor Vale, who are best friends. Unfortunately for Victor, he has always been second to Eli, a charming and outgoing student... Continue Reading →
While watching the "Shadow and Bone" series on Netflix, I knew I would want to start reading the series. Viewers of the show may not be aware, but 1) the show has sadly been cancelled after two seasons and 2) the show sewed together both the "Shadow and Bone" trilogy (following Alina, Mal and the... Continue Reading →
I love two things: Nicola Yoon's books and dance. So when I saw this book, I was excited to read it. In this book, we see Evie Thomas not believing in love anymore. She is able to see visions of the future and every time she sees a relationship's future, it ends in heartbreak. She... Continue Reading →
The book that started the whole A Series of Unfortunate Events series. The Bad Beginning is about three children who lose their parents in a horrible house fire. The three orphans, (Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire) go to live with their closest living relative Count Olaf. But it turns out he is an evil man... Continue Reading →
Tweet Cute is a YA romance by Emma Lord about Pepper and Jack, two seniors living in New York whose parents own a sandwich business. Pepper's family owns Big League Burger, a famous fast food chain, and Jack's family owns a small deli run by all the members. When Big League Burger allegedly steals Jack's... Continue Reading →
Good Girl, Bad Blood is the second book in the Good Girls Guide to Murder series; it starts off following the main character, Pip, after she solves the murder of Andie Bell. She made a podcast about the case, and it went viral. Pip is no longer a detective; she is done solving crimes because... Continue Reading →
Neil Pasricha's "You Are Awesome" is a compelling and uplifting self-help book that empowers readers to embrace a positive mindset and unlock their true potential. The book is divided into nine distinct "secrets" to living an awesome life, each filled with anecdotes, practical advice, and actionable steps to help readers transform their lives. The book's... Continue Reading →
Before We Disappear is a historical fantasy book written by Shaun David Hutchinson. The book follows two 16-year-old Jack Nevin and Wilhelm Gessler. They are both assistants to rival magicians, The Enchantress (Evangeline Dubois) and Laszlo (Theodore Barnes). The story takes place at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific-Exposition in 1909, where they perform their illusions, both only wanting... Continue Reading →
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz follows Aristotle and Dante during the summer of 1987 in El Paso, Texas. During this summer Aristotle and Dante, who are both fifteen, become close friends and as they grow closer with each other, their families become closer as well. Dante ends... Continue Reading →
I have seen this book appear on multiple lists over the years, so it was always in the back of my mind to read. As I started this book, my husband pointed out that it didn't look like my "usual" type of book. One of my reading goals for this year is to open myself... Continue Reading →
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