Tag: books

Book Reviews, Fantasy, Percy Jackson, Rick Riordan

‘The Sun and the Star’ by Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro: A descent into Tartarus leads to one of the most emotionally rewarding books set in the Percy Jackson universe

This The Sun and the Star book review has been a long time coming, but nothing could’ve prepared me for what Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro would share with us in this book centering on Nico di Angelo and Will Solace’s decent into Tartarus. Continue reading “‘The Sun and the Star’ by Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro: A descent into Tartarus leads to one of the most emotionally rewarding books set in the Percy Jackson universe”

Karen Rought
Book Reviews, Romance

‘Zora Books Her Happily Ever After’ by Taj McCoy nails mature take on love triangles

My Zora Books Her Happily Ever After book review is pretty simple: It’s worth the read. It’s got some satisfying spice, hilarious supporting characters, and a metric ton of book-loving, Zorlock-ian heart. That last part will make sense later, I promise. Continue reading “‘Zora Books Her Happily Ever After’ by Taj McCoy nails mature take on love triangles”

Kristen Kranz
Book Reviews, Romance

‘Rogue’ by Elle Kennedy: A darker tale about a bad boy and a ‘good girl’ gone authentic

This Rogue book review takes a look at the second book in Elle Kennedy’s Prep series. We push forward into Casey and Fenn’s relationship, but also dive deep into the mystery of that fateful prom night, unearthing some secrets many, many people at Sandover would like to keep buried. Continue reading “‘Rogue’ by Elle Kennedy: A darker tale about a bad boy and a ‘good girl’ gone authentic”

Kristen Kranz
Book Reviews, Fantasy

‘Lies We Sing to the Sea’ by Sara Underwood: Set in the world of Homer’s ‘Odyssey,’ it shows young adults that people like them have always existed

In our Lies We Sing to the Sea book review, we want to illuminate how Sara Underwood uses the universality of teenage problems to let people know they aren’t alone, making Greek mythology more approachable in the process. Continue reading “‘Lies We Sing to the Sea’ by Sara Underwood: Set in the world of Homer’s ‘Odyssey,’ it shows young adults that people like them have always existed”

Megan Peterson
Exclusives, Horror/Thriller

Mark Oshiro talks the evolution of ‘Into the Light,’ writing stories for transracial adoptees, and continuing to challenge themselves

Mark Oshiro joins us for an interview discussing their latest book, Into the Light, including why it took six years and five other books before they were ready to tell this story. Continue reading “Mark Oshiro talks the evolution of ‘Into the Light,’ writing stories for transracial adoptees, and continuing to challenge themselves”

Karen Rought
Book Reviews, Romance

‘End of Story’ by Kylie Scott: Susie and Lars give my favorite Stage Dive couple a run for their money

It’s always a pleasure to crack open a new Kylie Scott story. There’s never a shortage of fun and flirty banter, but it’s truly held together by poignant, soul-bearing honesty and unbelievable character development. I always seem to walk away from her books with a new appreciation for life, and a quality or two from her characters that I strive to emulate. If my End of Story book review is capable of capturing even a modicum of her brilliance, it will be my best work yet. Continue reading “‘End of Story’ by Kylie Scott: Susie and Lars give my favorite Stage Dive couple a run for their money”

Kristen Kranz