Empress of a Thousand Skies by Rhoda Belleza Series: Empress of a Thousand Skies #1 Published by Razorbill Pub Date: February 7, 2017 Pages: 314 Format: hardcover | Source: library Genres: young adult, science fiction Rating: CROWN PRINCESS RHIANNON TA'AN WANTS VENGEANCE. The only surviving heir to an ancient Kalusian dynasty, RHEE has spent her life training to destroy the people who killed her family. Now, … Continue reading Review: Empress of a Thousand Skies
Blog Tour: The Confessions of Nero
The Confessions of Nero by Margaret George Series: Nero #1 Published by Berkley Books Pub Date: March 7, 2017 Pages: 528 Format: e-arc | Source: NetGalley Genres: adult, historical fiction Rating: PLOT SYNOPSIS THE CONFESSIONS OF YOUNG NERO takes readers through the early life of Rome’s infamous Nero. Through the machinations of his mother, Agrippina the Younger, Nero became emperor at the age of sixteen, … Continue reading Blog Tour: The Confessions of Nero
Bookish Bingo & Feb Challenge Updates
Another season comes to a close and so does another round of Bookish Bingo hosted by Bekka @ Pretty Deadly Reviews! I came so close to quite a few bingos but it wasn't meant to be. Generally speaking though, I love Bookish Bingo as a TBR motivator! I like picking out books for each square … Continue reading Bookish Bingo & Feb Challenge Updates
ContRom2017: Favorite Shippy Books
I never used to think I was a big contemporary reader. Sure, I loved a good romance and I adore rom com movies, but it wasn't until the end of last year that I realized a quarter of the books I read were contemporaries. It seemed like a good time to join the Contemporary Romance … Continue reading ContRom2017: Favorite Shippy Books
Mini Review Monday: All the Fantasy
Frostblood by Elly Blake Series: Frostblood Saga #1 Published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Pub Date: January 10th 2017 Pages: 376 Format: ARC | Source: Publisher Genres: young adult, fantasy Rating: The frost king will burn. Seventeen-year-old Ruby is a Fireblood who has concealed her powers of heat and flame from the cruel Frostblood ruling class her entire life. … Continue reading Mini Review Monday: All the Fantasy
BEA 2016 Recap
To say that my recap is a tad late would be an understatement. BUT I had such a fantastic time at Book Expo America 2016 last May that putting my experience into words seemed very daunting. I'll give it a go, though! Books Day 1: The Comet Seekers by Helen Sedgwick How To Hang A Witch by … Continue reading BEA 2016 Recap
Mini Review Monday: Shadows and Secrets
Shadowshaper by Daniel José Older Series: Shadowshaper #1 Published by Arthur A. Levine Books Pub Date: June 30th 2015 Pages: 304 Format: hardcover | Source: library Genres: young adult, urban fantasy, paranormal Rating: Cassandra Clare meets Caribbean legend in SHADOWSHAPER, an action-packed urban fantasy from a bold new talent. Sierra Santiago was looking forward to a fun summer of making art, hanging … Continue reading Mini Review Monday: Shadows and Secrets
Review: Daughter of the Pirate King
Daughter of the Pirate King by Tricia Levenseller Series: Daughter of the Pirate King #1 Published by Feiwel & Friends Pub Date: February 28th 2017 Pages: 320 Format: eARC | Source: NetGalley Genres: young adult, adventure, fantasy, romance Rating: A 17-year-old pirate captain intentionally allows herself to get captured by enemy pirates in this thrilling YA adventure. Sent on a mission … Continue reading Review: Daughter of the Pirate King
End of Year Survey 2016
I absolutely love participating in Jamie's (@ The Perpetual Page Turner) End of Year Book Survey; this is my third year in a row! And even though we might be two months into 2017, it's always worth talking about amazing books. FYI the reviews/posts mentioned below are all from my posts on Gone with the Words. Without further … Continue reading End of Year Survey 2016
Guess What!
In other words, after years of co-blogging and thinking I'd never start my own book blog I've started my own book blog. You all know I love to discuss books and share opinions (and gifs!) so really it was just a matter of time. I love writing for Gone with the Words but I'm also excited … Continue reading Guess What!
The Bookish Beagle 