Cinderella Is Dead by Kalynn Bayron Published by: Bloomsbury YA Pub Date: July 7, 2020 Pages: 389 Format: e-arc; owned | Source: NetGalley Genres: young adult, fantasy, LGBTQ+, retelling Rating: It’s 200 years after Cinderella found her prince, but the fairy tale is over. Teen girls are now required to appear at the Annual Ball, where … Continue reading ARC August Mini Review: Cinderella Is Dead
ARC August Mini Review: Recommended For You
Recommended For You by Laura Silverman Published by: Margaret K. McElderry Books Pub Date: September 1, 2020 Pages: 272 Format: e-arc; preordered | Source: NetGalley Genres: young adult, contemporary romance, holiday romance Rating: To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before meets You’ve Got Mail in this charming and hilarious rom-com following two teen booksellers whose … Continue reading ARC August Mini Review: Recommended For You
ARC August Review: Cemetery Boys
Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas Published by: Swoon Reads Pub Date: September 1, 2020 Pages: 352 Format: arc; preordered | Source: Publisher Genres: young adult, paranormal, LGBTQ+ Rating: Yadriel has summoned a ghost, and now he can’t get rid of him. When his traditional Latinx family has problems accepting his gender, Yadriel becomes determined to prove … Continue reading ARC August Review: Cemetery Boys
Diversify that Shelf Readathon TBR
I haven't participated in many readathons before but Noura's eye-catching graphics and thoughtful prompts caught my attention on twitter! The Diversify That Shelf readathon is taking place from August 10th-19th; participate on twitter with #DTSReadathon and be sure to check out her full post at The Perks of Being Noura! I try to be cognizant … Continue reading Diversify that Shelf Readathon TBR
ARC August 2020 Sign Up Post
The 8th annual ARC August, hosted by Read.Sleep.Repeat, is here! There aren't formal sign ups this year but it always helps me to make a list (even if I don't stick to it). To participate, simply use the #ARCAugust hashtag on social media and read your advance review copies (physical or digital, new or old)! … Continue reading ARC August 2020 Sign Up Post
The Christmas In July Booktag
I found this tag by googling and coming across The Thing About Books' booktube video! The Christmas in July Book tag was created by Karla @ Books and Other Nerdy Things, but the video is no longer available. I love the idea of Christmas in July/holiday season all the time because there is nothing I … Continue reading The Christmas In July Booktag
2020 Mid-Year Book Freak Out Tag
Who doesn't love a good book tag?! I am so excited to participate in the Mid-Year Book Freak Out Tag, created by booktubers Read Like Wildfire and Earl Grey Books. 1. Best Book You’ve Read So Far in 2020? You Should See Me In A Crown by Leah Johnson - this NEEDS to be the … Continue reading 2020 Mid-Year Book Freak Out Tag
Backlist Books Review: A Conjuring of Light
A Conjuring of Light by V.E. Schwab Series: Shades of Magic #3 Published by: Tor Books Pub Date: February 21, 2017 Read: April 2017; January 2020 Pages: 624 Format: paperback | Source: purchased Genres: adult, fantasy, LGBT Rating: Witness the fate of beloved heroes - and enemies. THE BALANCE OF POWER HAS FINALLY TIPPED... The … Continue reading Backlist Books Review: A Conjuring of Light
Backlist Books Review: A Gathering of Shadows
A Gathering of Shadows by V.E. Schwab Series: Shades of Magic #2 Published by: Tor Books Pub Date: February 23, 2016 Read: March 2017; January 2020 Pages: 512 Format: paperback | Source: purchased Genres: adult, fantasy, LGBTQ+ Rating: It has been four months since a mysterious obsidian stone fell into Kell's possession. Four months since … Continue reading Backlist Books Review: A Gathering of Shadows
Review: You Should See Me In A Crown
You Should See Me In A Crown by Leah Johnson Published by: Scholastic Press Pub Date: June 2, 2020 Pages: 512 Format: hardcover | Source: purchased Genres: young adult, contemporary, romance, LGBTQ+ Rating: Liz Lighty has always believed she's too black, too poor, too awkward to shine in her small, rich, prom-obsessed midwestern town. But … Continue reading Review: You Should See Me In A Crown
The Bookish Beagle 