Girl, Serpent, Thorn by Melissa Bashardoust is a YA fairy tale retelling that sounds really intriguing. I have yet to read the author’s first book, Girls Made of Snow and Glass, but I have heard great things. The fact that this is an original fantasy tale inspired by Persian mythology has me really excited. Also, that cover is really striking. Continue reading
Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo is a fantastic new fall series that is perfect for fans Six of Crows. Isn’t that cover super cool? I actually get a Taylor Swift reputation vibe from it. The concept sounds fantastic and I can’t wait to find out what Bardugo has come up with for us next. Continue reading
Legendary by Stephanie Garber is the exciting sequel to Caraval that we have all been waiting for. I just started reading this book last night, so I don’t have much to say yet. I am enjoying it so far, and although I did read Caraval quite some time ago, it is all coming back to me. Garber is a fantastic world-building author. Continue reading
13 Minutes by Sarah Pinborough is one book to check out If you love a great YA thriller. Keep reading to learn more about the book and find out what is on my playlist and dream cast for the book. Continue reading
Caraval by Stephanie Garber is so different from anything I have ever read. It is hard to describe this book since it is so complex, but basically, it is about a girl who must save her sister by completing the game of Caraval. I loved the sisterly bond between Tella and Scarlett and how they would do anything to protect each other. I also really enjoyed the scavenger hunt-like elements in the book and all the challenges that Scarlett must face. There are so many layers that really make the story come to life, something that can be difficult in novels like this one.
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