By Heather A. 4 out of 5 stars ★★★★☆ Synopsis Alex is a bruja, the most powerful witch in a generation…and she hates magic. At her Deathday celebration, Alex performs a spell to rid herself of her power. But it backfires. Her whole family vanishes into thin air, leaving her alone with Nova, a brujo boy … Continue reading REVIEW: Labyrinth Lost by Zoraida Cordova
April is scooting right along! Before you know it, it will be too hot to function. I was clearly very hungry when I made this post, as I was inspired to put cupcakes as the featured image instead of a book? Maybe we’ll start a new series of book/ cupcake pairings and everything will be … Continue reading New Releases: April 16-30
Spring has sprung! The weather is unpredictable, Outlander returns to TV, and summer feels so close. And while we are all huddled in our homes waiting out the April Showers, here are some books releasing April 1- 15! See any you are anticipating?? Fellside by M.R. Carey (Sci-fi, Orbit, April 5, 2016) Fellside is a maximum security … Continue reading New Releases: April 1-15
By Heather A. 4 out of 5 stars ★★★★☆ Synopsis: Always holding themselves aloft from the affairs of mortals, Los Nefilim have thrived for eons. But with the Spanish Civil War looming, their fragile independence is shaken by the machinations of angels and daimons…and a half-breed caught in-between. For although Diago Alvarez has pledged his … Continue reading REVIEW: Without Light or Guide (Los Nefilm #2) by T. Frohock
At Around the World in 80 Books, we are constantly championing the #WeNeedDiverseBooks campaign. In this installment of why this is important, we take a look at why Young Adult literature is embracing diversity, while Adult literature is woefully slow in its acceptance. We know that editors, marketers, and other industry professionals take part in … Continue reading Diverse YA is Taking Risks
