I received an advance reader’s copy (ARC) of The Cartographers by Peng Shepherd. 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 Cartographers, Nell’s career in cartography was derailed seven years ago, when she had a very public falling out …
Book Review | The Book of Living Secrets (ARC)
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 …
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Book Review | Alice Austen Lived Here (ARC)
I received an advance reader’s copy (ARC) of Alice Austen Lived Here by Alex Gino. Since this version is just a proof and not the final version, I won’t quote directly and will keep my comments general. In Alice Austen Lived Here, best friends Sam and TJ are assigned a project in class: to research …
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Book Review | Troublemaker (ARC)
I received a digital advance reader’s copy (ARC) of Troublemaker by John Cho. Since this version is just a proof and not the final version, I won’t quote directly and will keep my comments general. I’ve enjoyed watching John Cho in films, and so I was eager to read his debut middle grade novel, Troublemaker. …
Book Review | Archenemies
Working at a bookstore, I’m privileged to get access to lots of books in the form of advance reader’s copies. But I decided to ignore the large pile of them and read a book that’s been out for several years instead. In Archenemies, the sequel to Renegades by Marissa Meyer, Nova Artino is still working …
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