5 stars and I regret nothing. I fell in love with this book, it’s perfect and I will definitely buy the paperback version. The story starts with a young woman, injured and passed out in a beach with no recollection of who she is and she got there. When two boys approach her, Ann Baker… Continue reading The Reader by M.K. Harkins
Category: YA
Marked by Dragon’s Blood (Return of the Dragonborn #1) by N.M. Howell
It was a breath of fresh air to read this fantasy novel that merges magic with dragons. It’s a page-turning, fast-paced adventure that had me clued to my Kindle. In a world ruled by magic, where mages rule supreme, dragonborns (humans born with dragon blood) were slaughtered for unclear reasons. The novel tells the story… Continue reading Marked by Dragon’s Blood (Return of the Dragonborn #1) by N.M. Howell
Freeks by Amanda Hocking
This was a burst of colour in my readings! Amazing novel with amazing characters and a story-line that kept me clued to its pages! I could taste the circus life and colours with this brilliant show of imagination! Freeks tells the story of the Gideon Davorin’s Travelling Sideshow, a circus where acts are real magic.… Continue reading Freeks by Amanda Hocking
The Mysteries of Gogos by James Leader
This was the first novel I read by Mr James Leader, whom I had the great pleasure of meeting in person. This book was something else: intense, beautifully written, full of suspense and emotion. The book tells the story of European School of Brussels student Danny Dykoff, a young teenager trying to figure out his… Continue reading The Mysteries of Gogos by James Leader
What’s a Soulmate? by Lindsey Ouimet
I'm not a fan of romantic novels but this on grabbed my attention because of the idea. It has originality even if the theme of YA follows the usual pattern. In a world where people only see things in black and white, the colours appear when you find your soulmate. So far so easy, and… Continue reading What’s a Soulmate? by Lindsey Ouimet
Ink and Bone (The Great Library #1) by Rachel Caine
This book was recommended by a expert fellow book lover that I met recently. I would never put this book in the YA category, not at all. For me this book is the a great Fantasy/Dystopia. An amazing, breathtaking one! A thrilling, fast-paced novel that will keep you holding on like your life depends on… Continue reading Ink and Bone (The Great Library #1) by Rachel Caine
Ever the Hunted (Clash of Kingdoms #1) by Erin Summerill
Just... Wow! A very captivating story, written in a beautiful style that takes on a journey alongside Britta, the main female character. It's very easy to follow, you don't get lost in the story. I really had the sense of adventure and feeling with this novel even though I knew the phases of the story:… Continue reading Ever the Hunted (Clash of Kingdoms #1) by Erin Summerill
The Copper Gauntlet (Magisterium #2) by Holly Black & Cassandra Clare
The Copper Gauntlet is the second book of the Magisterium collection and it was just as good as the first one! It was impossible to put down from beginning to end as we go deeper into the story and the characters. Callum never thought things would get to the point where he actually counts the… Continue reading The Copper Gauntlet (Magisterium #2) by Holly Black & Cassandra Clare
The Secret of the Sphinx by Samuel Bavli
Very enjoyable read even if a bit short in my opinion, maybe because I'm used to read relatively big books. The story tough is really good bringing together adventure, time-travelling, mystery and mythology. The story starts with a museum visit where a 14 year old boy named Jon hears the sphinx whisper to him. When… Continue reading The Secret of the Sphinx by Samuel Bavli
The Iron Trial (Magisterium #1) by Holly Black & Cassandra Clare
Absolutely loved it! Between Harry Potter and Percy Jackson, the first book from the Magisterium series shows a lot of promise and definitely has the material to go far! What is the story about? Callum Hunt, a 12 year old kid, was born with magic but has always been told by his father that he… Continue reading The Iron Trial (Magisterium #1) by Holly Black & Cassandra Clare