Genre: Young adult

SNOW DROWNED by Jennifer D. Lyle – Review

SNOW DROWNED by Jennifer D. Lyle – Review
Posted November 18, 2024 by Tammy in 4 stars, Reviews / 20 Comments

The nitty-gritty: A creepy, tension-filled story that will keep readers turning the pages, Snow Drowned was a pleasant surprise. I’ve been lucky with YA books lately, and I’m happy to report that Snow Drowned is yet another one I can recommend (with a few caveats). Jennifer D. Lyle knows how to create tension, and I […]

THE HUNTING MOON by Susan Dennard – Review

THE HUNTING MOON by Susan Dennard – Review
Posted December 8, 2023 by Tammy in 4 stars, Reviews / 18 Comments

The nitty-gritty: The mysteries pile up in this solid sequel to The Luminaries, with even more impressive world building. “You either trust the forest or you don’t.” Please note: spoilers ahead for the first book in the series I struggled a bit with The Luminaries, but I’m happy to say I ended up enjoying The […]

ONE GIRL IN ALL THE WORLD by Kendare Blake

ONE GIRL IN ALL THE WORLD by Kendare Blake
Posted January 30, 2023 by Tammy in 4 stars, Reviews / 20 Comments

The nitty-gritty: The gang is back in this second book in Kendare Blake’s Buffy-inspired series, with plenty of action, laughs and monsters. I love when the second book in a series hits its stride and improves on the first book, and that was my experience with One Girl in All the World. I’ll admit I […]

THE LUMINARIES by Susan Dennard – Review

THE LUMINARIES by Susan Dennard – Review
Posted November 7, 2022 by Tammy in 3 1/2 stars, Reviews / 31 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Imaginative world-building and an intriguing premise make The Luminaries a solid series opener. The Luminaries was a fun opening book in Susan Dennard’s new fantasy series, and although it didn’t fully work for me, I’m definitely curious enough to continue with the series. This is Young Adult through and through, with plenty of […]