Although this book is enjoyable at times, I wouldn’t recommend it for people who roll their eyes at every cliche and trope…. there’s a lot of them. Imagine every possible classic trope centered around a tomboy, because they’re all in this book. Synopsis: “For sixteen-year-old...
Author: Alexis Gauthier
Sometimes after finishing a great book, it can be difficult to follow it up with something else you find enjoyable since there are tons of books at your disposal. I’ve seen tons of booktube videos and blog posts with the same idea as this one...
“June wants high school to end and real life to begin. Oliver is soaking up senior year’s glory days. They could have coasted through high school, knowing about—but not really knowing—each other. Except that their moms have arranged for Oliver to drive June to school....
“Enne Salta was raised as a proper young lady, and no lady would willingly visit New Reynes, the so-called City of Sin. But when her mother goes missing, Enne must leave her finishing school—and her reputation—behind to follow her mother’s trail to the city where...
Review of “Listen To Your Heart” by Kasie West
posted by: Alexis Gauthier
June 22, 2018
“Talking to other people isn’t Kate Bailey’s favorite activity. She’d much rather be out on the lake, soaking up the solitude and sunshine. So when her best friend, Alana, convinces Kate to join their high school’s podcast, Kate is not expecting to be chosen as...
“Charlie Grant’s older sister is getting married this weekend at their family home, and Charlie can’t wait—for the first time in years, all four of her older siblings will be under one roof. Charlie is desperate for one last perfect weekend, before the house is...
Review of “Dreaming of Antigone” by Robin Bridges
posted by: Alexis Gauthier
April 10, 2018
Dreaming of Antigone was an impulse purchase based off a recommendation of a friend. I enjoyed the story, but I did have a few problems with it. TRIGGER WARNING for rape, drugs, sexual assault and suicide. Synopsis: “I can’t ever be the blazing star that Iris...
Review of “Obsidio” by Jay Kristoff and Amie Kaufman
posted by: Alexis Gauthier
March 20, 2018
Obsidio is the third and final installment in the Illuminae files series co-written by Jay Kristoff and Amie Kaufman. I’ve been waiting for March 13th 2018 since I finished Gemina in October 2017. The day it came out felt so unreal because the story was finally in my...
Yet another special Friday post where I will be ranking an author’s books based on my own thoughts haha. This week I decided to go with Jenny Han, an author who really got me into contemporary books when I first started reading. At this point...