Reviews written by Stephanie Augustine, Staff Reviewer

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May 30, 2023
Overall rating
 
4.7
Plot
 
4.0
Characters
 
5.0
Writing Style
 
5.0
Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)
 
N/A
Young Adult Fiction
You're Not Supposed to Die Tonight Review

KALYNN PLEASE STICK TO HORROR BOOKS!!! I've read a couple of Kalynn's fantasy books and while I liked them, I never loved them. So I saw she did a horror book and thought, let's do this. And oh my goodness - I hope she stays...

May 30, 2023
Overall rating
 
5.0
Plot
 
5.0
Characters
 
5.0
Writing Style
 
5.0
Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)
 
N/A
Young Adult Fiction
Threads That Bind Review

It has been a long time since I have finished a physical book so fast. There were a lot of things I really enjoyed about this book. The storyline, the pacing, the world. I found it all so fascinating. Lets start with the storyline. Right from the beginning, I was...

May 30, 2023
Overall rating
 
3.3
Writing Style
 
3.0
Plot
 
3.0
Characters
 
4.0
Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)
 
N/A
Young Adult Indie
The Dawn and the Prince

We made it to the end! I hate to admit that this book wasn't as big of a hit for me as the first two. It took me way too long to finish because it'd only hold so much of my attention. Overall, the story was solid and it gave...

May 30, 2023
Overall rating
 
4.0
Plot
 
4.0
Characters
 
4.0
Writing Style
 
4.0
Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)
 
N/A
In Every Generation

I love Kendare Blake. I love Buffy. So combine the two and it's an automatic win, right? In this case, yes and no. But first, HOLY NOSTALGIA. I knew this took place in the Buffyverse but I didn't realize it was legit the Buffyverse. I guess I kind of forget...

April 21, 2023
Overall rating
 
5.0
Plot
 
5.0
Characters
 
5.0
Writing Style
 
5.0
Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)
 
N/A
City of Secrets by Alex London

Okay, what an amazing third entry. I am seriously enjoying this series so much but this has to be my favorite one so far. So much happened in this book and it was wonderful. Abel and his family were exiled from Drakopolis to Glassblower's Gulch where honestly, not much is...

March 24, 2023
Overall rating
 
3.7
Plot
 
4.0
Characters
 
3.0
Writing Style
 
4.0
Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)
 
N/A
Young Adult Fiction
Delicious Monster Review

There was a lot of good in this book and a lot that I liked. Mostly, the story. It was consuming and I wanted to know what was happening. From the beginning, I immediately connected with Daisy. I wanted to know her story and her gift. Her curiosity of the...

March 06, 2023
Overall rating
 
4.0
Plot
 
5.0
Characters
 
4.0
Writing Style
 
3.0
Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)
 
N/A
Seven Faceless Saints by MK Lobb review

There was a lot of things this book got right. The story, the mystery, the magic system - all of that fed into what I love about Fantasy books. I really enjoyed this whole story of Damian trying to solve the murder(s) happening while also trying to keep from going...

February 16, 2023
Overall rating
 
5.0
Plot
 
5.0
Characters
 
5.0
Writing Style
 
5.0
Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)
 
N/A
Young Adult Fiction
The Sweetest Betrayal Review

I'm going to be honest and say that this is going to be a really hard review to write without spoiling much so please bare with me. First, holy moly I'm SO GLAD that Natalie ventured off on her own to make sure this book got published. WE NEEDED THIS...

February 07, 2023
Overall rating
 
4.3
Plot
 
5.0
Characters
 
3.0
Writing Style
 
5.0
Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)
 
N/A
Young Adult Fiction
Five Midnight Review

Let me start off with this story was really cool. I honestly enjoyed the story and the way it progressed very much. I have never been to Puerto Rico but I felt like it was a great description in the book -- which I could be way off basis for....

January 23, 2023
Overall rating
 
4.3
Plot
 
4.0
Characters
 
5.0
Writing Style
 
4.0
Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)
 
N/A
Young Adult Fiction
Spark of Ash Review

The final conclusion to this tale is here. I definitely think this book had a great procession along with a great twist on the Anti-Christ story. Typically the Anti-Christ is this omen for a horrible downfall, which in this book it could have been but this story gave our Anti-Christ...

December 08, 2022
Overall rating
 
4.0
Plot
 
3.0
Characters
 
5.0
Writing Style
 
4.0
Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)
 
N/A
Young Adult Fiction
A Cruel and Fated Light - Book Review

Let's talk about this book. For Book 1, I loved the plot but wasn't a big fan of the characters. The way I like to do my reviews is talk about how I felt about the story then talk about the characters. However, this book was a little different for...

November 27, 2022
Overall rating
 
5.0
Writing Style
 
5.0
Plot
 
5.0
Characters
 
5.0
Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)
 
N/A
Young Adult Indie
The Liar's Crown Book Review

I honestly didn't know what to think going into this book besides, oh pretty cover. But as the plot unfolded and I realized what was happening, this book was exactly what I expected it to be - and that's a good thing. The pacing of the book was fast and...

November 19, 2022
Overall rating
 
5.0
Plot
 
5.0
Characters
 
5.0
Writing Style
 
5.0
Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)
 
N/A
Young Adult Fiction
Prince of Song & Sea Book Review

EXCUSE ME WHILE I GUSH EVERYWHERE ABOUT THIS BOOK. Okay, so I love retellings. One of my favorite things about them is the uniqueness the author brings to the story. When I saw this cover I was honestly a little hesitant going in because it...

November 14, 2022
Overall rating
 
3.3
Plot
 
4.0
Characters
 
3.0
Writing Style
 
3.0
Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)
 
N/A
Young Adult Fiction
The Restless Dark by Erica Waters Book Review

The Restless Dark is definitely a plot driven books. A podcast hosting an event on finding the Cloudkiss Killer's bones for a prize, what better PR for them? It brings in a slew of contestants including the "final girl" Lucy. The pacing of the book is fantastic and I flew...

October 22, 2022
Overall rating
 
3.3
Plot
 
4.0
Characters
 
3.0
Writing Style
 
3.0
Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)
 
N/A
A Dark and Hollow Star Review

I'm so conflicted about this book. First, I loved the story and the mystery. This is what really drove me to finish the book. If I didn't have the second book already and wasn't invested in the actual plot, I probably would have set this book aside. One of my...

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