Tag: Roaring Brook Press

THE ONES WE’RE MEANT TO FIND by Joan He – Review

THE ONES WE’RE MEANT TO FIND by Joan He – Review
Posted May 17, 2021 by Tammy in 3 stars, Reviews / 25 Comments

The nitty-gritty: I loved Joan He’s writing and her thought-provoking ideas, but a confusing story and unexplained world building elements ultimately left me disappointed. I wish I had enjoyed this book more, especially after seeing many glowing reviews in the blogging community. There’s no denying that Joan He has a way with words, and her […]

Unique & Thought Provoking: THE GHOSTS OF HEAVEN by Marcus Sedgwick – Review

Unique & Thought Provoking: THE GHOSTS OF HEAVEN  by Marcus Sedgwick – Review
Posted January 23, 2015 by Tammy in 4 1/2 stars, Reviews / 9 Comments

The Ghosts of Heaven by Marcus Sedgwick Genre: Unable to categorize! Publisher: Roaring Brook Press Release date: January 6 2015 Source: eARC from publisher via NetGalley Pages: 336 The nitty-gritty: A quartet of interlinked stories set in different time periods, joined together by the recurring theme of the spiral. A complex story that requires some thought […]

Coincidence & Synchronicity: SHE IS NOT INVISIBLE by Marcus Sedgwick – Review

Coincidence & Synchronicity: SHE IS NOT INVISIBLE by Marcus Sedgwick – Review
Posted April 19, 2014 by Tammy in 4 stars, Reviews / 8 Comments

She Is Not Invisible by Marcus Sedgwick Genre: Young adult contemporary Publisher: Roaring Brook Press Release date: April 22 2014 Source: e-ARC from publisher via NetGalley Pages: 224 The nitty-gritty: A completely original story with a brave and plucky main character, filled with fascinating information about the nature of coincidence, and lots of heart and […]

Tammy’s Top Ten Spring 2014 Books

Tammy’s Top Ten Spring 2014 Books
Posted March 18, 2014 by Tammy in Top Ten Tuesday / 15 Comments

Welcome to Top Ten Tuesday, hosted by The Broke and the Bookish. Wow, it’s been months since I did a TTT! This week is a fun one, because I always love looking ahead, and this week we’re highlighting our favorite forthcoming books of spring. I’m not sure what publishers use as their definition of “spring,” […]