Hey guys! I just wanted to let you all know that things are going to be a quiet around here for a little bit. Between NaNoWriMo and launching the Ink Drinker Book Box (post coming soon for those who aren't on my newsletter!) and work, I've been really busy. So I'm going to take a … Continue reading Blogging Break
The Rivers Lead Home and Other Stories Blog Tour!
Today I am super excited to get to be a part of the blog tour for The Rivers Lead Home and Other Stories by Emily Hayse! The Rivers Lead Home is a collection of short stories set in the world first explored in Emily's award-winning novel Seventh City. (Keep an eye out for my review … Continue reading The Rivers Lead Home and Other Stories Blog Tour!
Book Review: On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness
by Andrew Peterson Life in the small village of Glipwood is pretty simple for Janner Igiby. He and his siblings, Tink and Leeli, do chores and school at their family's cottage. Sometimes they get to go into the village and help out at Janner's favorite bookstore. Yes, life is pretty simple as long as they … Continue reading Book Review: On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness
Why I’m Doing NaNoWriMo, Despite the Odds of Failure
First off, if you don't know what NaNoWriMo is, I wrote a post last year write before NaNo explaining what it is and some of my thoughts about it. You can read that here. So, like I've said in that post and in my post about doing Camp NaNoWriMo, I really love NaNoWriMo because of … Continue reading Why I’m Doing NaNoWriMo, Despite the Odds of Failure
October Recap
Y'all, I had snow on October twentieth. The white stuff isn't supposed to come until November. But the snow is pretty, and it's not super cold yet, so I'm doing my best to enjoy it. Besides, snowy days put me in a reading mood! Reading Recap October was a wonderful month for reading! I read … Continue reading October Recap
Book Review: Splinters of Scarlet
by Emily Bain Murphy Marit hates using her magic. She's seen the cost of using too much magic--it creates a buildup of the Firn. That's what killed her sister. And that's why Marit is reluctant to use it except when helping Eve, a fellow orphan who's like a little sister to Marit. When Eve is … Continue reading Book Review: Splinters of Scarlet
Book Review: Swift
by R. J. Anderson Ivy wants two things in life: to be able to fly, and for her mother to return home. But unlike every other piskey, Ivy was born without wings, so she'll never fly. And her mother was stolen away by spriggans and it's unlikely she'll ever be found again. When Ivy's fellow … Continue reading Book Review: Swift
Book Review: The Captive Kingdom
by Jennifer A. Nielsen It's been six months since Jaron saved his kingdom and won the war with Avenia. And he's bored. But life won't stay calm for long. During a sea voyage, Jaron's ship is attacked. He and the other's are taken captive by the Prozarians, a group of people thought to be extinct. … Continue reading Book Review: The Captive Kingdom
Book Review: The Shadow Throne
by Jennifer A. Nieslen War has come to Carthya, with attacks on all sides and allies far away. And Imogen has been captured. Jaron knows that Avenia plans to use her to bring Carthya to her knees, but he can't leave Imogen to them. Besides, he's outsmarted Avenia plenty of times before. This time, though, … Continue reading Book Review: The Shadow Throne
Blog Tour: Winter, White, and Wicked by Shannon Dittemore
Today, I am super excited to get to be a part of the TBR and Beyond Blog Tour for Winter, White, and Wicked by Shannon Dittemore! Isn't that cover beautiful?! White, White, and Wicked is a YA fantasy pitched as Mad Max: Road Fury meets Frozen. When I first heard about it, I only knew … Continue reading Blog Tour: Winter, White, and Wicked by Shannon Dittemore