To Kill a Kingdom [Alexandra Cristo]

“You are a little heartless today, aren't you?" "Never," I say. "There are seventeen under my bed.” The sirens once had complete power over the world, but now they only rule the seas. Lira, known to the humans above as the Princes' Bane for her history of ripping the hearts of young Princes from their…

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The Everlasting Rose [Dhonielle Clayton]

A blossoming adventure awaits in Dhonielle Clayton's return to Orléans as Camille's escape from Sophia and her harrowing reign truly begins. Picking up just about precisely where The Belles leaves off, The Everlasting Rose promises action and suspense from the very beginning. And, in a way, it does deliver. In others, unfortunately, it falls short. And…

Organizing Your Bookshelf; A Quick Guide to Exclusive Shelves on Goodreads

It occurred to me recently as a result of a question posted on Twitter that not everyone knows and uses exclusive shelves on Goodreads. This is actually an amazingly handy tool that I've been using for a while that basically allows you to place books on a shelf other than the typical three you find available:…

We Need to Talk About…White Privilege and Disproportions in YA Reviews [and Everywhere Else]

I have been white all my life. As a direct result of that, I have experienced a great number of privileges, many of which I am positive I'm not fully aware of. But one thing I believe I have tried to do as much as I possibly can is to check myself on my understanding…

Bleeding Red, Psudo Intelligence, and Fairy Chess (Weekly Wrap Up #4)

My goodness, has this week been long. I've gotten so much done and yet it still feels like so very little, namely because the majority of my accomplishments have to do with work. New responsibilities are wonderful and I'll finally be getting a number of more hours, but naturally that means there's quite a bit…