Sorcery of Thorns, and the (literal) power of books
This whimsical, swashbuckling fantasy adventure turns out to be a profound, inclusive, tongue-in-cheek exploration of the power of books.
One of Us Is Next, and the joys of good sequels
Whether you're coming at it cold, or you're a returning fan of the series, One of Us Is Next is a quality contemporary YA thriller.
Date Me, Bryson Keller, and why coming out is still a thing
All in all, Date Me, Bryson Keller is a fantastic easy read and an uplifting story. It was the perfect way to round off Pride month.
The Ten Thousand Doors of January, and the power of an engaging narrative
What kept me hooked to this novel was the overall allure of the narrative, half of which is a story within a story.
Scavenge the Stars, and the Countess of Gender-Bending
Fancy a wild YA fantasy ride across fictional seas and an unidentified island full of a mix of truly horrible people and lovable gays? Ahoy!
An Enchantment of Ravens, and why trusting Fae is a Rooky mistake
The story is offers a fascinating take on Fae mythology, featuring some cool aspects I haven't encountered before, along with the classics.
Nocturna, and the time my Duolingo Spanish was finally useful
This book introduces a fantastical magical world with strong Latinx origins. The magic system is interesting, the plot is average. Fun read.
The Guinevere Deception, and why I hate honourable oafs
Kiersten White does a fantastic job of turning the well-known story on its head and surprising the reader with some clever twists.
My Lady Jane, and the beauty of humorous historical retellings
If you love humour, historical fiction, buck-wild plots, the Tudor England or any combination of the above, you should read this book.
Autoboyography, the significantly less fun Book of Mormon
The book starts off just as you'd expect - best friends, a bisexual back in the closet, and some questionable insta-love.
The Hand on the Wall, and the letdown resolution of the century
Buckle up. We're diving in head first into spoilers, and my scathing disappointment with how Maureen Johnson wrapped up her series.
The Secret Commonwealth, and the issue with filler sequels
I enjoyed learning more about the world and the characters, but the book on the whole felt like a filler novel.
The Red Scrolls of Magic, and the Malec spin-off we didn't know we needed
This book has got everything. It has gays, lesbians, bisexuals, cultists, demons, scenic European cities.
La Belle Sauvage (The Book of Dust #1), and my complicated relationship with prequels
There's something to be said about the magic of a prequel - we get a glimpse of the past, where heroes and villains are shaping the world.














