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
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DRUNK REVIEW: The Doll Factory by Elizabeth Macneal
The Doll Factory by Elizabeth Macneal Review by Linz, and thanks to ALA for the advanced copy! We'd like to thank Elizabeth and Atria! This book comes out on Aug 13th and you can get it here. What it's about (from Goodreads): London. 1850. The Great Exhibition is being erected in Hyde Park and among the … Continue reading DRUNK REVIEW: The Doll Factory by Elizabeth Macneal
Behind the Bar: Sparkling Wines Edition
This is Linz, bringing you champagne wishes and cava dreams. Not all sparkling wines are created equal. Literally. Champagne is “champagne” not only because of the region it’s produced in, but also because of the grape types and production method. (The whole issue of food designations is actually really interesting, I found “The Fortune Cookie … Continue reading Behind the Bar: Sparkling Wines Edition
DRUNK REVIEW: Swipe Right for Murder by Derek Milman
Swipe Right for Murder by Derek Milman Hi all, it's Linz, and this ARC came from the bounty of BookCon. We'd like to thank Derek and Jimmy Patterson books for the opportunity. This book comes out on August 6th and you can pre-order it here. What it's about: From Goodreads: On the run from the FBI. … Continue reading DRUNK REVIEW: Swipe Right for Murder by Derek Milman
DRUNK REVIEW: The Beholder by Anna Bright
The Beholder by Anna Bright This is Linz, on my way to steal your book for reviewing from Sam *cackles* *buries her under a pile of ARCs* (Sam actually got this in Fairyloot but I got a copy from the library) What it's about (from Goodreads): Selah has waited her whole life for a happily ever … Continue reading DRUNK REVIEW: The Beholder by Anna Bright
ATTENDEE REVIEW: BookCon and ALA annual conference
It's Linz, and I'm about to go on vacation, so I'd rather write a sober review than read contracts. Synopsis: As voracious readers, we love a good book event, and most of WRFB has been able to attend several BookCons (sadly, BookExpo is the brass ring we keep reaching for). But as lazy people, we … Continue reading ATTENDEE REVIEW: BookCon and ALA annual conference
DRUNK REVIEW: Soul of the Sword by Julie Kagawa
Soul of the Sword by Julie Kagawa Linz is reviewing book 2 of the Shadow of the Fox, here's the review of book 1. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC! Synopsis One thousand years ago, a wish was made to the Harbinger of Change and a sword of rage and lightning was forged. Kamigoroshi. The Godslayer. It had … Continue reading DRUNK REVIEW: Soul of the Sword by Julie Kagawa
DRUNK REVIEW: The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang
The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang It's Linz on two of my fave topics, romance novels and asian representation. ENJOY. Synopsis A heartwarming and refreshing debut novel that proves one thing: there's not enough data in the world to predict what will make your heart tick. Stella Lane thinks math is the only thing that unites … Continue reading DRUNK REVIEW: The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang
Top 5 Wednesday: Books That Feature Mental Health
Hey all, it’s Linz checking in for Top 5 Wednesday, and this week we’re talking books that feature mental health. One of the greatest developments for literature in the modern age is our understanding of mental health, because it’s allowed adults (young and not-so-young alike) to see themselves and others in a different, more understanding … Continue reading Top 5 Wednesday: Books That Feature Mental Health
BLOG TOUR DRUNK REVIEW: Bright Burning Stars by A.K. Small
Bright Burning Stars by A.K. Small Reviewed by Linz! **We received an early copy from Algonquin books in exchange for an honest review. Our opinions are our own. We'd like to thank Algonquin and A.K. Small for the opportunity. This book comes out on May 21st and you can get it here** Thanks to Algonquin … Continue reading BLOG TOUR DRUNK REVIEW: Bright Burning Stars by A.K. Small
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