Lalani of the Distant Sea by Erin Entrada Kelly ***Review by Linz. Thanks to ALA and Greenwillow Books/Harper Collins for the ARC! This book is slated for publication Sept. 3, and you get a copy here (or hopefully your local indie bookstore!)*** What it's about (from Goodreads): "There are stories of extraordinary children who are chosen from birth … Continue reading SOBER REVIEW: Lalani of the Distant Sea by Erin Entrada Kelly
Weekly Wrap-Up: August 19-25, 2019
Hello! Here's our weekly wrap up from the WRFB crew =) Sam's Update: I got less reading done than I needed to this week. I still have two books to close out my NEWTs, but I can do it.... icanicanican What Sam finished this week: NEWTs O-level Charms: The Future of Another Timeline by Annalie … Continue reading Weekly Wrap-Up: August 19-25, 2019
BLOG TOUR: DRUNK REVIEW: Eclipse the Skies by Maura Milan
Eclipse the Skies by Maura Milan Reviewed by Sam! **We received a copy of this book from BookCon and Edelweiss. We'd like to thank Maura and Albert Whitman for the chance. We were also invited to participate in the blog tour by Shaelea and Caffeine Tours and we are so happy for the chance. This … Continue reading BLOG TOUR: DRUNK REVIEW: Eclipse the Skies by Maura Milan
Review for Two: Wilder Girls by Rory Power
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
Will Read For Booze 