Goal Setting or Wishful Thinking? My Goals for 2019

I'm normally not one for goals. Frankly, I'm not one for the whole "new year" concept either (except Chinese New Year, because then I get to eat lots of food). But symbolically I realize how it could help people (still don't really see why it's a holiday, but I'll take what I can get) set …

Life, Reading, & Me Updates!

Whew! This month has been absolutely wild, and I've definitely been posting or maintaining my blog no where near to the level that I intended.  This is not my normal type of post, but I thought I'd offer some excuses + apologies for my spotty posting throughout the month. I mean, first off, I am …

You’ll Miss Me When I’m Gone by Rachel Lynn Solomon Blog Tour (+Giveaway!)

Welcome to my stop on the blog tour for Rachel Lynn Solomon's debut, You'll Miss Me When I'm Gone! This is a fantastic novel about sisterhood, love, and loss and I would definitely recommend you go out and grab yourself a copy right now. But, if you're not wholly convinced based on that short description alone, …

DRC: The Apocalypse of Elena Mendoza by Shaun David Hutchinson

5 stars This book is so good it's making me feel like I want to lower my rating for We Are the Ants. Because if you liked We Are the Ants, The Apocalypse of Elena Mendoza will 100% win you over. It revolves around sixteen-year-old Elena Mendoza who is the product of a virgin birth (parthenogenesis) and finds …

The Chaos of Standing Still by Jessica Brody Blog Tour (and Giveaway!)

Welcome to my stop on the blog tour for Jessica Brody's latest novel, The Chaos of Standing Still! There's all sorts of fun stuff in this blog post, such as, but not limited to, my dream cast, a playlist, and a giveaway! Read on for more. 3.5 stars Ryn's haunted by her past after her …

Eight Days on Planet Earth by Cat Jordan (Giveaway + Blog Tour)

Welcome to my stop on the Eight Days on Planet Earth Blog Tour! This book is so cool you guys (as well as tragically heartbreaking)! For you science fiction & contemporary romance lovers out there, I'm sure you're going to love this as much as I did. Aliens? Check! Romance? Check! Internal teenage struggles? Check, check, check! Eight Days …

DRC: They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera

5 stars  Adam Silvera's They Both Die at the End is a stunning and poignant novel that reflects upon death and what it means to really live. It revolves around to boys, Mateo and Rufus, who both receive a call from Death-Cast, a company who calls you on your death day to notify you that …

DRC: As You Wish by Chelsea Sedoti

5 stars By the end of the first chapter, I was almost certain this book was going to be five stars. And, this definitely came true. Chelsea Sedoti's As You Wish is a profound coming-of-age novel about self-discovery, wishing, and finding your path in life. Set in a small desert town called Madison in the …