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DNF Review: The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

FTC Disclaimer: I purchased this book myself. I was in no way compensated for this review. So I DNFed The Book Thief, you guys. But wait, hear me out. I thought the story was compelling. Some of the writing was achingly beautiful. Many of the scenes were heartbreaking. But I just couldn’t handle that stupid narrator, you guys.  ...

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Review: Blackhearts by Nicole Castroman

Title: Blackhearts Author: Nicole Castroman Series: None? Publisher: Simon Pulse Publication Date: February 9, 2016 Pages: 384 Format/Source: eARC/From publisher, via Edelweiss   Age Group/Genre: Young Adult/Historical Fiction, Romance Blackbeard the pirate was known for striking fear in the hearts of the bravest of sailors. But once he was  ...

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Review: My Super Sweet Sixteenth Century by Rachel Harris

Title:  My Super Sweet Sixteenth CenturyAuthor:  Rachel HarrisSeries:  My Super Sweet Sixteenth Century #1Publisher:  Entangled TeenPublication Date:  September 18, 2012Pages:  260Format/Source:  Paperback/Purchased Age Group/Genre:  Young Adult/Science Fiction, Historical Fiction On the precipice of her sixteenth birthday, the last thing lone  ...

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