★★★★ Think of discomfort as currency- it's the price you pay to learn some pretty crucial things. Lilly Singh - YouTuber, Late-night Talk-show host and internet personality - has just exploded onto the literary scene with her how-to book. Ever wonder how Lilly manages it all? How she got to the top? How she keeps herself going… Continue reading How to Be a Bawse: A Guide to Conquering Life – Lilly Singh
A Misfit Midwinter – Simon Brading
★★★★ ½ Kitty stopped when she saw Gwen’s pallor and wrapped an arm around her. ‘Come on, let’s get you below.’ Gwen just survived the events from book 2, which left her shattered and exhausted. She's not quite sure how to deal or continue but luckily she has Kitty on her side. Kitty, the American girl… Continue reading A Misfit Midwinter – Simon Brading
Into the Land of the Unicorns – Bruce Coville
★★★★ ½ "Grandma, is that man following us?" Cara, raised by her grandmother, always knew things were a little off... Her grandma was always insisted that unicorns were real - and Cara used to believe too - until kids from school tease her. But then...they get followed by a mysterious man and her grandmother forces Cara to… Continue reading Into the Land of the Unicorns – Bruce Coville
The Time for Vengeance – Simon Brading
The May Reading Vlog (aka tier listing 30+ books) is up! Now that you know where this one ranks, click the link to check out the rest! The Written Review the Beast was always there, only a few steps behind, not giving them a chance to close their eyes, concentrate, and find safety. Sam Vives has survived… Continue reading The Time for Vengeance – Simon Brading
Waiting for Tom Hanks – Kerry Winfrey
This book was a solid 3 stars...There were fun bits but gosh, the main character grated my nerves. BUT THEN I GOT TO THE END - and now I can't really rate it above 1-star. Normally I don't mention stuff that happens in the end of a book in a review - cause hello spoiler. But… Continue reading Waiting for Tom Hanks – Kerry Winfrey
The Wonders of Nature – Ben Hoare
★★★★★ This book celebrates some of the millions of living things that call it home, as well as the rocks, fossils and other natural marvels that make up our world. Ever just look around the world and want to know more? More about the plants, animals, rocks, dirt? If you are anything like me, the answer is yes.… Continue reading The Wonders of Nature – Ben Hoare
Being a Captain is Hard Work – Carole P. Roman
★★★★ Captain No Beard stood on the deck of the Flying Dragon and watched his crew hard at work. Another day on the Flying Dragon - everyone is doing what they do best...everyone except the Captain. When Mondo the Monkey says not to sail, the Captain overrules. Captain No Beard shook his head. "I don't believe… Continue reading Being a Captain is Hard Work – Carole P. Roman
The Comeback – Ella Berman
"You know, I don't expect you to give me any special treatment, but I thought you could at least pretend to like me." Grace Turner - former child star, current disaster-girl - has spent the last year away from the public eye (aka hiding). Looking back, I felt ashamed of how much I wanted it all. She's… Continue reading The Comeback – Ella Berman
The Turning Point – Julia Ash
★★★★ ½ Look at that gorgeous cover! Also, check that out! That's my name in the book! The Written Review ...screams spread across the valley and echoed off the canyon walls. Indeed, The Turning Point had begun. Ruby has been through the wringer - zombies, vampires, the whole nine yards. Things have finally calmed down, at least a… Continue reading The Turning Point – Julia Ash
The Girl and the Wolf – Katherena Vermette
★★★★ "Don't go too far," her mother called. "It's going to be dark soon." "Okay," the girl said but kept running. The wolf is the big-bad in just about every fairytale. But why? How fair is that? Vermette creates a new take on the "bad wolf" trope with her her little girl in the woods. I… Continue reading The Girl and the Wolf – Katherena Vermette
