Author Spotlight, Writing

Author Spotlight: Jennifer Niven

If I were to list my favourite books of 2014, Jennifer Niven’s All The Bright Places would definitely make it. Actually, it would probably be on my top ten books of 2014 (although it’s set to be published in January 2015). It took a lot of self-control not to post the original seven page review… Read More Author Spotlight: Jennifer Niven

Book Recommendation, Book Review, Fiction, Review, Young Adult

Book Recommendation: ‘Illumine Her’, by Sieni A.M.

Happy Sunday! As you ready yourself for another great week, are you wondering what book to take along with you on your commute? Take a peek at this week’s recommended commute companion! Book Recommendation: ‘Illumine Her’, by Sieni A.M Review here. Purchase here. Author website here. Synopsis: After being away for three years and graduating… Read More Book Recommendation: ‘Illumine Her’, by Sieni A.M.

Book Review, Fiction, Middle Grade, Review, Young Adult

Holiday Reading: Tween and Teen Book Review Round-Up

A writer is often an avid reader; sometimes I pick books that I want to read, sometimes I pick books that I should read. These are often books in the genre that I am myself working on at the moment. It will come as no surprise then that, as I work on the second volume… Read More Holiday Reading: Tween and Teen Book Review Round-Up

Book Review, Fiction, Review, Young Adult

Book Review: ‘Spelled’, by Betsy Schow (YA Book)

About the author: Betsy Schow is the Today Show featured author of the non-fiction book, Finished Being Fat; however she’s been mixing up real life and fantasy for as long as she can remember.   If someone were to ask about her rundown truck, she’s 100% positive that mechanical gremlins muck up her engine. And the… Read More Book Review: ‘Spelled’, by Betsy Schow (YA Book)

Author Spotlight, Writing

Author Spotlight: Andrea Pyros

The secret is out: one of the main reasons I have been reading and reviewing so many YA books is because I am writing my own. I feel quite grateful that many of the authors whose books I hope to emulate in some form or another have accepted to contribute to my blog in the… Read More Author Spotlight: Andrea Pyros

Book Recommendation, Book Review, Fiction, Review, Young Adult

Book Recommendation: ‘Ghost Heart’, by Ripley Patton

Happy Sunday! As you ready yourself for another great week, are you wondering what book to take along with you on your commute? Take a peek at this week’s recommended commute companion! ‘Ghost Heart’, by Ripley Patton Review here. Purchase here. Author website here. Synopsis: In the aftermath of a brutal tragedy, Jason and Passion… Read More Book Recommendation: ‘Ghost Heart’, by Ripley Patton

Author Spotlight, Writing

Author Spotlight: Ripley Patton

One of the first names on my list of authors to be part of the Author Spotlight feature was that of Ripley Patton, whose PSS Chronicles is a series to look out for a couple of reasons. The first has to do with the way she has been financing so many steps of the way… Read More Author Spotlight: Ripley Patton

Author Spotlight, Writing

Author Spotlight: Lee Murray

When I first read Misplaced, I had been impressed with how Lee Murray managed to not fall into certain painful stereotypes when it came to the story of the disappearance of a teenager’s mom. I was most impressed with the way the author dealt with Adam and Skye’s relationship, as it could have easily fallen… Read More Author Spotlight: Lee Murray

Book Recommendation, Book Review, Fiction, Young Adult

Book Recommendation: ‘The Good Sister’, by Jamie Kain

Happy Sunday! As you ready yourself for another great week, are you wondering what book to take along with you on your commute? Take a peek at this week’s recommended commute companion! ‘The Good Sister’, by Jamie Kain Review here. Purchase here. Author website here. Synopsis: The Kinsey sisters live in an unconventional world. Their… Read More Book Recommendation: ‘The Good Sister’, by Jamie Kain

Book Review, Fiction, Young Adult

Book Review: Model Undercover: Paris by Carina Axelsson

Axelle Andersen has a family connection that many sixteen year-old girls dream of having: her aunt Venetia is the editor of a well-known fashion magazine based in Paris. But despite her mother’s constant, almost desperate encouragement to make use of her long legs, Axelle does not want to become a fashion model. Having a knack… Read More Book Review: Model Undercover: Paris by Carina Axelsson