I live! I feel like it's been ages since I last posted, but I looked and actually my last post was on the 24th of April. Still, towards the end of the month even before I took a brief break from posting I could feel myself struggling to keep up—and consequently I wasn't able to… Continue reading April 2019 Wrap Up
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Dealing in Dreams by Lilliam Rivera
Synopsis: At night, Las Mal Criadas own these streets. Nalah leads the fiercest all-girl crew in Mega City. That roles brings with it violent throw downs and access to the hottest boydega clubs, but the sixteen-year-old grows weary of the life. Her dream is to get off the streets and make a home in the… Continue reading Dealing in Dreams by Lilliam Rivera
5 Books I Would Buy (and save)
My last Bookending Spring post was a variation on one of the topics being hosted, and today I am back with another variation! Again, I altered it because I don't buy books, so choosing five books to save from my house it if were burning down doesn't work. I suppose I could pretend to choose… Continue reading 5 Books I Would Buy (and save)
Opposite of Always by Justin A. Reynolds
Synopsis: Jack Ellison King. King of Almost. He almost made valedictorian. He almost made varsity. He almost got the girl . . . When Jack and Kate meet at a party, bonding until sunrise over their mutual love of Froot Loops and their favorite flicks, Jack knows he’s falling—hard. Soon she’s meeting his best friends,… Continue reading Opposite of Always by Justin A. Reynolds
First Impression Friday: We Set the Dark on Fire
First Impression Friday is a meme created by J.W. Martin, where you give a few impressions of a book you have recently started, and predict what you will think at the end. It’s cool because you get to look back after finishing the book to see what you were thinking at the beginning! Alright! So, I… Continue reading First Impression Friday: We Set the Dark on Fire
5 Benefits of Borrowing Books
Hello, all! Instead of exactly following the Bookending Spring topic for today, I'm switching it up a bit and changing "5 Benefits of Buying Books" to share instead some benefits of borrowing books! The original post, however, is being hosted over at Michelle @ Michelle Likes Things, so still go and check it out! Really,… Continue reading 5 Benefits of Borrowing Books
Legendary by Stephanie Garber
Legendary is the second book in the Caraval series. Please be aware that there will be spoilers from the first book here. Synopsis: A heart to protect. A debt to repay. A game to win. After being swept up in the magical world of Caraval, Donatella Dragna has finally escaped her father and saved her… Continue reading Legendary by Stephanie Garber
My Blog’s Life
Here's another Bookending Spring post, and today I am following Clo @ BookDragon's topic: Blog's Life. Where did I begin my blogging journey, where am I right now, and where do I hope to go? You can find her post for this topic here, so be sure to check it out! I wasn't sure at… Continue reading My Blog’s Life
Running with Lions by Julian Winters
Synopsis: Bloomington High School Lions' star goalie, Sebastian Hughes, should be excited about his senior year: His teammates are amazing and he's got a coach who doesn't ask anyone to hide their sexuality. But when his estranged childhood best friend Emir Shah shows up to summer training camp, Sebastian realizes the team's success may end… Continue reading Running with Lions by Julian Winters
A Ramble: Morally Black and White Characters and Plots
I am counting this as one of my posts for Bookending Spring! I do think that a ramble is the best way to describe this post, for today I'm going to be capturing some of the thoughts that have been floating around my head and put them down here. I'm struggling to organize this neatly… Continue reading A Ramble: Morally Black and White Characters and Plots