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The cover of this book originally drew me in. SO DANG SHINY. But I also love that it’s a standalone, something we almost never see outside of contemporary. An Affair of Poisons has a clear set up, enough action to keep you roped in, and a solid ending that leaves you satisfied.
Oh, and dual POV narration (fab audiobook!).
Besides that, here are a few reasons why I loved this book:
- Dragons. THERE ARE DRAGONS. That sounds so random for a story where the royalty is being murdered by poison I was like a kid in the candy store for the dragons.
- A bastard with a heart of gold. I loved how Josse cared for his sisters through the story. I also cheered for the romance, not going to lie.
- Villains being villains. Let the bad guys be bad. The villain in this story reminded me of Levana in Fairest and I am here for it.
- Alchemy. I will basically read anything with alchemy in it.
So if this sounds like your jam, put it on your TBR. I haven’t read anything else quite like it and I’m a little sad that it’s a standalone!
This review was originally posted on BookCrushin
The Evaporation of Sofi Snow is an ambitious sci-fi that’s a little Ready Player One, a little Unearthed, and a lot post apocalyptic. I picked it up in anticipation of meeting Mary and I am so glad I did!
I love a good post-apocalyptic story and miss the genre. We just don’t have as many nowadays. Sofi Snow is a gamer who lives in a future where Earth is ruled by corporations (sound familiar?) after WWIV. After a game goes terribly wrong, Sofi’s brother, Shilo, is killed and she’s taken the blame. Except she’s sure she saw him taken away by aliens from the ice planet meant to solve our global warming issues (and serve to benefit the alien race…). Now she’s on the run as an accused murderer, headed to Delonese to find her brother. Her only ally is Miguel, a Delonese ambassador she’s not particularly fond of.
The story revolves around Sofi and Miguel on an action packed adventure to rescue Shilo and clear Sofi’s name. Along the way there’s romance, awesome secondary characters, and some serious family dynamics
This book was fast and fun and I’m invested while also appreciating that we got some answers in this book. The ending was just enough to satisfy and keep me wanting more. Good thing it’s a duology!This review was originally posted on BookCrushin
I love a good post-apocalyptic story and miss the genre. We just don’t have as many nowadays. Sofi Snow is a gamer who lives in a future where Earth is ruled by corporations (sound familiar?) after WWIV. After a game goes terribly wrong, Sofi’s brother, Shilo, is killed and she’s taken the blame. Except she’s sure she saw him taken away by aliens from the ice planet meant to solve our global warming issues (and serve to benefit the alien race…). Now she’s on the run as an accused murderer, headed to Delonese to find her brother. Her only ally is Miguel, a Delonese ambassador she’s not particularly fond of.
The story revolves around Sofi and Miguel on an action packed adventure to rescue Shilo and clear Sofi’s name. Along the way there’s romance, awesome secondary characters, and some serious family dynamics
This book was fast and fun and I’m invested while also appreciating that we got some answers in this book. The ending was just enough to satisfy and keep me wanting more. Good thing it’s a duology!This review was originally posted on BookCrushin
Me, starting this book: huh, I’m not sure how this will become a series
Me, finishing this book: never stop writing in this universe I need book 2 right meow.
Full RTC
Me, finishing this book: never stop writing in this universe I need book 2 right meow.
Full RTC
This is such a fascinating story. Full RTC
This creative team continues to slay with this incredibly feminist book.
Comic Crush Saturday: May 18, 2019
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I laughed. I aww’d. Clyde wants so badly to be bad but when he’s humbled by a sweet butterfly, he starts to examine his worldview.
We are living in a time when rebellion should be celebrated. Sometimes rebellion can come across as aggressive or angry, especially for parents of young adults and youth. Clyde tells the audience he's "bad to the bone. Actually, deeper than the bone. I'm bad down to my red blood cells, man." But does that mean he's unloveable? Or that he can't give love back?
Clyde explores being "unlikeable" alongside humor, bright art, and a reformed juvenile delinquent butterfly named Mellisa Sue!
I would buy this for every kid (and grown up!) in my life!
What We Can't Wait For
We will read anything by Tillie but this one just sounds SO RIGHT for the current world.
Best News of the Week
One of my local schools is won an Eisner grant! So cool!
Some of my fav creators started teasing collabs - turns out Marvel is doing it big for their 80th birthday!
We are so blessed to have Kevin Wada in our lives to draw Angel like this. Bless.
DID SOMEONE SAY R.L. STINE COMIC BOOK? And Boom! Studios! Dream mashup.
If you haven't been paying attention, @RL_Stine has a new series from @boomstudios hitting comic book stores on the 28th of August!Art by @kickingshoes and a cover by @TotinoTedesco! pic.twitter.com/js8N5QJeyR— Big Bang Comics (@TheBigBang_) May 12, 2019
ICYMI at YallWest. I am so grateful comics were added to YW!
The #WomenOfMarvel assemble to take on @YALLWEST, as they host the festival's Storymakers panel! Listen to the podcast episode now: https://t.co/kReWy1Q4nS #YALLWEST— Marvel Entertainment (@Marvel) May 17, 2019
This review was originally posted on BookCrushin
A resounding message of IT GETS BETTER. I so appreciate Shaun sharing his experiences.
I think what I loved most about Within and Without - and Deb - is the fact that she front loads this book with a trigger warning. There’s no doubt that a story of a girl spiraling into an eating disorder could be triggering for some. Thank you, Deb, for keeping people safe.
I am here for authentic and real YA contemporary. I read these stories because I like to stay grounded in reality and have books get me to think about things. Within and Without is a book the will make you think. Deb’s writing moves you seamlessly through Wren’s story and world (the two are intertwined). She’s experienced a transition with her parent’s divorce and a move to her grandmother’s home. Wren experiences assault from someone she trusted. Deb does not shy away from the emotions, something us readers will feel deeply. I grieved with Wren.
The story is not also without happiness. I loved Wren’s granny and her developing relationship with Panayis, the farmboy you can’t help but cheer for. Overall this is a story of persevering through life’s challenges and the pathways we stumble upon.
I can’t wait to see what Deb writes next! Luckily she’s local to me so I may have to poke her and ask ;).
This review was originally posted on BookCrushin
I am here for authentic and real YA contemporary. I read these stories because I like to stay grounded in reality and have books get me to think about things. Within and Without is a book the will make you think. Deb’s writing moves you seamlessly through Wren’s story and world (the two are intertwined). She’s experienced a transition with her parent’s divorce and a move to her grandmother’s home. Wren experiences assault from someone she trusted. Deb does not shy away from the emotions, something us readers will feel deeply. I grieved with Wren.
The story is not also without happiness. I loved Wren’s granny and her developing relationship with Panayis, the farmboy you can’t help but cheer for. Overall this is a story of persevering through life’s challenges and the pathways we stumble upon.
I can’t wait to see what Deb writes next! Luckily she’s local to me so I may have to poke her and ask ;).
This review was originally posted on BookCrushin