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November 5, 2017

Review: Eliza and her Monsters

Title: Eliza and Her Monsters Author: Francesca Zappia Genre: Romance, contemporary, YA In the real world, Eliza Mirk is shy, weird, and friendless. Online, Eliza is LadyConstellation, anonymous creator of the wildly popular webcomic Monstrous Sea. Eliza can’t imagine enjoying the real world as much as she loves her digital community, and has no desire to try.… Continue reading

Book List 2017, Reviews

Author: Francesca Zappia, Genre: Contemporary, Genre: Romance, Genre: YA Fiction, Reviews

November 4, 2017

Review: The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue

Title: The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue Author: Mackenzi Lee Genre: Historical Fiction, LGBTQIA+ Summary: Henry “Monty” Montague was born and bred to be a gentleman, but he was never one to be tamed. The finest boarding schools in England and the constant disapproval of his father haven’t been able to curb any of his roguish passions—not… Continue reading

Book List 2017, Reviews

Author: Mackenzi Lee, Genre: Historical Fiction, Genre: LGBTQIA+, Reviews, Subscription: Owlcrate

October 30, 2017

Review: “Warcross” by Marie Lu

Title: Warcross Author: Marie Lu Genre: Sci-Fi, Fantasy Summary: For the millions who log in every day, Warcross isn’t just a game—it’s a way of life. The obsession started ten years ago and its fan base now spans the globe, some eager to escape from reality and others hoping to make a profit. Struggling to make… Continue reading

Book List 2017, Reviews

Genre: Sci-Fi, Genre: YA Fiction, Reviews

October 29, 2017

Review: “A Cowboy to Keep” by Barbara Ankrum

Title: A Cowboy to Keep Author: Barbara Ankrum Genre: Romance Summary: On the run from her past, photographer Ali Thibeaux arrives undercover in Marietta to find her biological half-sister. Plan A: Meet Olivia, photograph her wedding, and disappear before endangering anyone. Plan B: All hell breaks loose. Reclusive rancher Adam Wolfe’s only plan when he hires Ali to… Continue reading

Book List 2017, Reviews

Genre: Romance, Reviews

October 28, 2017

Review: “DJ Dangerfield” by Anyta Sunday

Title: DJ Dangerfield Author: Anyta Sunday Genre: LGBTQIA+, Romance Summary: “. . . and you’re listening to 91.3 FM.” Justin knows three things for sure about DJ Dangerfield: He has some questionable taste in music. He always provokes Justin into ringing in. And he might just be his favorite weekly distraction. But who is this DJ Dangerfield in… Continue reading

Book List 2017, Reviews

Author: Anyta Sunday, Genre: LGBTQIA+, Genre: Romance, Reviews

October 16, 2017

Review: “Rituals” by Kelley Armstrong

Title: Rituals Author: Kelley Armstrong Genre: Defying genres and taking names. Summary: Olivia Jones must make a choice. Caught between two rival supernatural forces, Liv was granted a brief period in which to make her decision. Now that time has run out. Whichever side she chooses, someone she loves will pay. Her lover, Ricky. Gabriel Walsh, the man… Continue reading

Book List 2017, Reviews

Author: Kelley Armstrong, Canadian Literature, Favourites, Female Authors, Reviews, Series: Cainsville

October 13, 2017

Review: “The Orange Cat and Other Cainsville Tales” by Kelley Armstrong

Title: The Orange Cat and other Cainsville Tales Author: Kelley Armstrong Genre: Mystery and Magic (Though really, defies all genre) Review: The Orange Cat This may have been one of my favourite of the tales in this book. It gives us more insight into Gabriel as a professional before the beginning of the Cainsville series. It is… Continue reading

Book List 2017, Reviews

Author: Kelley Armstrong, Canadian Literature, Female Authors, Genre: Magic/Fae, Genre: Mystery, Reviews, Series: Cainsville

October 12, 2017

Review: “Deceptions” by Kelley Armstrong

Title: Deceptions Author: Kelley Armstrong Genre: Defies genres but magic and fae ahead In the exciting new novel in bestselling author Kelley Armstrong’s compelling Cainsville series, Olivia realizes that she is at the heart of a tug-of-war between ancient forces–and that everyone around her risks becoming collateral damage. When Olivia’s life exploded–after she found out… Continue reading

Book List 2017, Reviews

Author: Kelley Armstrong, Canadian Literature, Female Authors, Reviews, Series: Cainsville

October 11, 2017

Review: “Visions” by Kelley Armstrong

Title: Visions Author: Kelley Armstrong Genre: Defies all genre Summary: In the second book in bestselling author Kelley Armstrong’s exciting new Cainsville series, Olivia’s newly discovered power to read omens leads to the discovery of a gruesome crime with troubling connections to her hometown. Omens, the first installment in Kelley Armstrong’s Cainsville series, introduced Olivia Taylor-Jones, daughter of… Continue reading

Book List 2017, Reviews

Author: Kelley Armstrong, Canadian Literature, Series: Cainsville

October 10, 2017

Review: “Omens” by Kelley Armstrong

Title: Omens Author: Kelley Armstrong Genre: Defies all genre but it’s fantasy, horror, suspense and mystery all rolled into one if you’re going to force me to label it. Summary: Twenty-four-year-old Olivia Taylor Jones has the perfect life. The only daughter of a wealthy, prominent Chicago family, she has an Ivy League education, pursues volunteerism and philanthropy,… Continue reading

Book List 2017, Reviews

Author: Kelley Armstrong, Canadian Literature, Female Authors, Genre: Fantasy, Genre: Horror, Genre: Suspense, Series: Cainsville