2020 was an up and down year for me and YA fantasy. Some were great, and some were terrible-- nearly enough to turn me off that particular set altogether. But there were enough that I haven't written off YA fantasy. So in no particular order, here are the best YA fantasy novels I read in … Continue reading Best Books of 2020: YA Fantasy
The Court of Miracles
State of the ARC: June 2020
State of the ARC is a meme hosted by Avalinah’s Books in which we round up our ARCs and attempt to wrangle them into something approaching order. Sometimes it’s like herding cats. Not a whole lot going on for me over at NetGalley. I received two approvals in June and finished one review. Most … Continue reading State of the ARC: June 2020
Sunday Sum-Up: May 31, 2020
Remember last weekend, how I wanted a reset to see about having a better week? Well, I had a better week, mostly. A rainy holiday weekend, easy days of work, and I've been sleeping better. So for me, a great week. Obligatory Mina Photo: Don't let that adorable face and those big eyes fool you. … Continue reading Sunday Sum-Up: May 31, 2020
Book Review: The Court of Miracles
The Court of Miracles by Kester Grant YA Historical Fiction 464 pages Expected publication June 2, 2020, by Knopf Children's Victor Hugo's novel Les Misérables has inspired all sorts of adaptations since its publication in 1862, including the beloved musical of the same name. In Alain Boubil and Claude-Michel Schönberg's musical, the dynamic second half … Continue reading Book Review: The Court of Miracles
Sunday Sum-Up: May 24, 2020
Well. This was a weird week. Let's not do all that over again, okay? If I can get a good night's sleep in the next day or so, can we just reset over the long weekend and try that one again? Obligatory Mina Photo: I have two cats as roommates. I know how toys disappear … Continue reading Sunday Sum-Up: May 24, 2020
State of the ARC: April 2020
State of the ARC is a meme hosted by Avalinah’s Books in which we round up our ARCs and attempt to wrangle them into something approaching order. Sometimes it’s like herding cats. I had no new ARC approvals in April. Part of that was because I didn't request any new titles, and part of … Continue reading State of the ARC: April 2020
State of the ARC: February 2020
State of the ARC is a meme hosted by Avalinah’s Books in which we round up our ARCs and attempt to wrangle them into something approaching order. Sometimes it’s like herding cats. February was a busy month for ARCs and releases! Four of the books I read in February were ARCs, and most of … Continue reading State of the ARC: February 2020
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