Righter of Words

I received an advance reader’s copy (ARC) of The Book of Living Secrets by Madeleine Roux. Since this version is just a proof and not the final version, I won’t quote directly and will keep my comments general. In The Book of Living Secrets, Adelle and Connie are best friends, united in their mutual love for…

In The Dictionary of Lost Things by Pip Williams, Esme spends her childhood in the Scriptorium, a small building where lexicographers—including her father—spend their days researching and defining words for the upcoming publication of the Oxford English Dictionary’s first edition. As Esme watches, she learns all about the power of words, but cannot help noticing how certain…

It’s October, meaning it is Halloween, meaning it’s time to read spooky books! I thought I’d finally read one that I’ve somehow never read before—Coraline. Pretty pleased I had both a rock with a hole it in and buttons for this photo. In Coraline by Neil Gaiman, the titular character and her parents have recently moved…

I received an advance reader’s copy (ARC) of Eva Evergreen and the Cursed Witch by Julie Abe. Since this version is just a proof and not the final version, I won’t quote directly and will keep my comments general. In this second book in the Eva Evergreen series (oh, minor spoilers for the first book,…

I received an advance reader’s copy (ARC) of Garlic & the Vampire by Bree Paulsen. Since this version is just a proof and not the final version, I won’t quote directly and will keep my comments general. While this had me intrigued by the title, I didn’t expect this to be so bloody (pun very…

I received an advance reader’s copy (ARC) of In Deeper Waters by F. T. Lukens. Since this version is just a proof and not the final version, I won’t quote directly and will keep my comments general. In Deeper Waters begins with Prince Tal setting off on his coming-of-age tour around the world, though he is worried…

I received an advance reader’s copy (ARC) of Bridge of Souls by Victoria Schwab. Since this version is just a proof and not the final version, I won’t quote directly and will keep my comments general. I had forgotten how much I enjoy this series! In the third installment of the Cassidy Blake series, we…

This was like The Good Place: Teen Holiday Edition. So if you know me at all (for those who don’t, know that I’ve watched that show several times now because it’s forking awesome okay), you’ll know I enjoyed this book. In Cynthia Hand’s The Afterlife of Holly Chase, Holly is a materialistic, selfish, entitled brat. But one Christmas…

In The Tower of Nero, the final installment in the Trials of Apollo series, Lester (once the god Apollo) and Meg McCaffrey have made their way back across the United States, on their way to New York, where they will have one final confrontation with the emperor Nero. And then, assuming they survive that, they will…