Minda’s pregnant review of Wilder Girls by Rory Power Synopsis It's been eighteen months since the Raxter School for Girls was put under quarantine. Since the Tox hit and pulled Hetty's life out from under her. It started slow. First the teachers died one by one. Then it began to infect the students, turning their … Continue reading Review for Two: Wilder Girls by Rory Power
Behind the Bar: Vodka Edition
Welcome to our series where we breakdown exactly what our pairings mean (aka the tags on our posts) and take you Behind the Bar. Sam here to talk about our Vodka pairings. Man... Vodka. What a versatile liquor. You can mix it with mostly anything and it'll be fine. It also has less sugar that … Continue reading Behind the Bar: Vodka Edition
DRUNK REVIEW: We Regret to Inform You by Ariel Kaplan
We Regret to Inform You by Ariel Caplan Review by ya girl linz Synopsis Mischa Abramavicius is a walking, talking, top-scoring, perfectly well-rounded college application in human form. So when she's rejected not only by the Ivies, but her loathsome safety school, she is shocked and devastated. All the sacrifices her mother made to send her … Continue reading DRUNK REVIEW: We Regret to Inform You by Ariel Kaplan
Weekly Wrap-Up: August 11-18, 2019
Hello! Here's our weekly wrap up from the WRFB crew =) Sam's Update: I got a lot of reading done this week. I was in the Poconos for a friend's birthday and it was super chill, then I made sure to dedicate some reading time since I have 5 (yes FIVE) more books to read … Continue reading Weekly Wrap-Up: August 11-18, 2019
Sober Review: That’s Not What Happened by Kody Keplinger
Minda’s sober review of That’s Not What Happened by Kody Keplinger Synopsis It's been three years since the Virgil County High School Massacre. Three years since my best friend, Sarah, was killed in a bathroom stall during the mass shooting. Everyone knows Sarah's story--that she died proclaiming her faith. But it's not true. I know … Continue reading Sober Review: That’s Not What Happened by Kody Keplinger
DRUNK REVIEW: House of Salt and Sorrows by Erin A. Craig
House of Salt and Sorrows by Erin A. Craig Reviewed by Sam! **We received an advanced copy of this at the NOVATeen Book Festival. We'd like to thank Erin and Delacorte for the opportunity. This book came out on Aug 6th and you can get it here** Synopsis: In a manor by the sea, twelve sisters … Continue reading DRUNK REVIEW: House of Salt and Sorrows by Erin A. Craig
Behind the Bar: Gin Edition
Gin is the liquor everyone loves to hate. You certainly can’t deny it doesn’t have a distinct juniper flavor—there is no masking it. Even the cocktail ingredients with gin defer to the gin taste. Which, honestly, is kind of what I like about it. Love it or hate it, gin is here to stay AND … Continue reading Behind the Bar: Gin Edition
Review for Two: She Would Be King by Wayétu Moore
Minda’s preg review of She Would Be King by Wayétu Moore Synopsis A novel of exhilarating range, magical realism, and history—a dazzling retelling of Liberia’s formation. Wayétu Moore’s powerful debut novel, She Would Be King, reimagines the dramatic story of Liberia’s early years through three unforgettable characters who share an uncommon bond. Gbessa, exiled from the … Continue reading Review for Two: She Would Be King by Wayétu Moore
Weekly Wrap-Up: August 4 – August 10, 2019
Hi everyone, This is Ginny filling in for Sam. She does the work every week to make sure this site looks beautiful, and she's gonna be away from her computer (which is a well-deserved break)! Sam's Update: I got a lot of reading done this week, it was Booziebookathon, Dewey's Reverse Readathon, AND NEWTs. What … Continue reading Weekly Wrap-Up: August 4 – August 10, 2019
HUNGOVER REVIEW: With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo
With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo By linz What it's about: From Goodreads -- "With her daughter to care for and her abuela to help support, high school senior Emoni Santiago has to make the tough decisions, and do what must be done. The one place she can let her responsibilities go is … Continue reading HUNGOVER REVIEW: With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo
