Contemporary · Fantasy · Romance · YA

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

Graphic Novel · Paranormal

Grave Surprise (Harper Connelly Graphic Novel #2) by Charlaine Harris

Fantastic story! Just wow! I'm a fan of Ms Charlaine Harris' work and read all the True Blood books but this took a completely different turn, a very good one! The story is about Harper, a young women that is hit by lightning and, as a consequence, develops a peculiar ability: when in contact with… Continue reading Grave Surprise (Harper Connelly Graphic Novel #2) by Charlaine Harris

Cosy Mystery

Bell, Book & Candlemas (A Wiccan Wheel Mystery #2) by Jennifer David Hesse

This magical cosy-mystery was impossible for me to put down! This is the first time I read a novel from Ms Hesse and it was a treat! The fast-paced plot and it's wonderful characters made it impossible to stop reading. The story turns around Keli, the main female protagonist, in her struggle to keep her… Continue reading Bell, Book & Candlemas (A Wiccan Wheel Mystery #2) by Jennifer David Hesse

Action · Adventure · Dystopia · Historical · Sci-Fi · YA

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

Adventure · Fantasy · Romance · YA

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

Non Fiction · Occult

The Witch’s Book of Shadows: The Craft, Lore & Magick of the Witch’s Grimoire (The Witch’s Tools #5) by Jason Mankey

Great book! I was really surprised with the style of writing, it's very personal and I could feel that this is an important part of Mr Jason Mankeys' life. The research and the knowledge, not only the one that comes from books but also the knowledge that comes with life experiences, transpires in this wonderful… Continue reading The Witch’s Book of Shadows: The Craft, Lore & Magick of the Witch’s Grimoire (The Witch’s Tools #5) by Jason Mankey

Fantasy · LGBT · Paranormal · Romance · Thriller

Blood Divine by Greg Howard

An exciting, thrilling, supernatural gay novel that I was unable to put down. This book was everything, from the back-story, the development, the scenario, the characters and the perfect build-up to the climax of the story. For a debut novel, Greg Howard proved that he was the essential piece to writing novels, the style of… Continue reading Blood Divine by Greg Howard

Children · Fantasy · Middle-Grade · YA

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

Mystery · Romance · Suspense

The Grim Reaper’s Calling Card (Katsuro Tanaka #2) by Donald Webb

Honestly, I had mixed feelings for this book. I think I was expecting something a bit different. Even though it's a second volume, it can be read as a stand-alone since the author gives all the details of past events and parts of main events on the lives of the main characters. I had problems… Continue reading The Grim Reaper’s Calling Card (Katsuro Tanaka #2) by Donald Webb

Adventure · Fantasy · Mystery · YA

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