Empress of All Seasons by Emiko Jean

ARC, 366 pages Release Date: November 6,2018 Published by: HMH Books for Young Readers Read from: November 7-15, 2018 Stand-alone Source: Publishers (I received a copy of this book from the Publisher in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review.)  TW:  Body shaming and slavery For fans of: Action, Fantasy, #OwnVoices, Multiple…

Dry by Neal and Jarrod Shusterman

e-ARC, 390 pages Release Date: October 2, 2018 Published by: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Read from: October 17-21,2018 Stand-Alone Source: Edelweiss (I received a copy of this book from Edelweiss and the Publisher in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review.)  TW: N/A For fans of: Dystopias, Science…

Warcross by Marie Lu

Audio, 10 Cd’s Release Date: September 12, 2017 Published by: G.P. Putnam Son’s Books for Young Readers Read from: September 1-20,2018 Warcross, #1 Source: Library TW: N/A For fans of: Virtual Reality, Gaming, Fantasy, Action, Diverse Authors, Diversity, YA      For the millions who log in every day, Warcross isn’t just a game—it’s a way of life….

The Storm Runner by J.C. Cervantes

ARC, 336 pages Release Date: September 18, 2018 Published by: Rick Riordan Presents Read from: September 8-12 ,2018 The Storm Runner, #1 Source: TxLA TW: Animal Death… Kinda For fans of: Middle Grade, Fantasy, Mythology (Mayan), Action, Adventure, Diversity (Physical), Sparkly Covers, Diverse Authors, Diverse Characters         Zane has always enjoyed exploring the dormant volcano near his home…

Batman: Nightwalker by Marie Lu

Hardcover, 250 pages Release Date: January 2, 2018 Published by: Random House Books for Young Readers Read from: January 19-22, 2018 DC Icons, #2 Source: Bought For fans of:  Superheroes, Action, Sparkly Covers, Series, YA      Before he was Batman, he was Bruce Wayne. A reckless boy willing to break the rules for a girl who may be…

Top Elf by Caleb Zane Huett

Hardcover, 279 pages Release Date: September 26, 2017 Published by: Scholastic Press  Read from: December 13-16, 2017 Stand-alone Source: Bought/ Suggested for Purchase by my Library System! For fans of: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Holidaze, LOL, Elves, Magic, MG       The elves can’t be kept on shelves in this hilarious middle-grade debut about what happens when Santa opens a…

Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard: The Ship of the Dead by Rick Riordan

Audio, 11 CD’s  Release Date: October 10, 2017 Published by: Listening Library (Disney-Hyperion) Read from: October 2- 8, 2017 Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard, #3 Source:  Library For fans of: Action, Adventure, Mythology, Bombshell Endings, Sparkly Covers, Series, Series Enders      Magnus Chase, a once-homeless teen, is a resident of the Hotel Valhalla and one of Odin’s…

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