Deeplight by Frances Hardinge Publication Date: April 14, 2020 Summary from NetGalley: The gods are dead. Decades ago, they turned on one another and tore each other apart. Nobody knows why. But are they really gone forever? When 15-year-old Hark finds the still-beating heart of a terrifying deity, he risks everything to keep it out … Continue reading 20,000 Leagues Meets Frankstein
Romances are not exactly my favorite genre, but occasionally I get in the mood for one, especially when I know they are funny. And these two are exceptionally funny and just so awesomely good. If I keep reading romances this good then I might just have to change my mind about the genre. Frankly in … Continue reading Mini-Reviews
Maya and the Rising Dark by Rena Barron Publication Date: May 5, 2020 Summary from NetGalley: Twelve-year-old Maya is the only one in her South Side Chicago neighborhood who witnesses weird occurrences like werehyenas stalking the streets at night and a scary man made of shadows plaguing her dreams. Her friends try to find an … Continue reading Middle Grade Review
The List of Things That Will Not Change by Rebecca Stead Publication Date: April 7, 2020 Summary from NetGalley: "Things are changing, Bea. But there's still a lot you can count on. Okay? Things that won't EVER change." After her parents' divorce, Bea's life became different in many ways. But she can always look back … Continue reading Heartwarming Middle Grade Read
Super Adjacent by Crystal Cestari Publication Date: March 17, 2020 Summary from NetGalley: Claire has always wanted to work with superheroes, from collecting Warrior Nation cards as a kid to drafting "What to Say to a Hero" speeches in her diary. Now that she's landed a coveted internship with the Chicago branch of Warrior Nation, … Continue reading How To Date A Super Hero
