Spin the Dawn by Elizabeth Lim intrigued me from my first glimpse as I love Project Runway as well as anything Mulan inspired. This story of a sewing competition is thrilling to read as the main character competes under a fraudulent identity, and I enjoyed her passion and the care she provides for her family. What I didn’t love was the rest of the book after the competition is over, as the story changes dramatically after only a third of the way through. I must say I was disappointed in this one since I had such high hopes for it. Continue reading
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
We Are the Perfect Girl by Ariel Kaplan
We Are the Perfect Girl by Ariel Kaplan sounds like an intriguing Cyrano de Bergerac retelling. I really love a great retelling and I am pretty sure that I have never read one of Cyrano de Bergerac. The cover is really eye-catching and makes me want to know more about the story behind the shirt. I have never read any of this author’s books before, but I have heard some great things. I can’t wait to see how the story works out. Continue reading
Immoral Code by Lillian Clark
Immoral Code by Lillian Clark sounds so cool and the fact that it is about a heist has me very excited. The early reviews for this book on Goodreads seem to be very positive. I love books that feature friendships and have some intrigue as well. I’m looking forward to finding out how this heist is pulled off! Continue reading
Review: Someday by David Levithan
Someday by David Levithan is such a gift to fans of the first two books in the series. This third book in the Every Day series takes the story into a new direction and digs deeper into what it means to be human. The characters are interesting and the political aspects that are woven into the plot give the series an updated point of view. Continue reading
Book vs. Movie: Nick & Norah’s Infinite Playlist
Nick & Norah’s Infinite Playlist Rachel Cohn and David Levithan is a humorous book that is upbeat. The film, however, will leave you wondering what you even watched. The differences far outweigh the similarities in this book to movie adaptation. Continue reading