Every generation, a secret magickal Tournament is held to determine which of the seven most powerful families in Ilvernath will take control of the high magick. Each family puts forth their Champion to compete in the Tournament—but only one will make it out alive. This year, things are different. Ever since someone published a salacious tell-all history . . .
Tag: 2021 release
Aurora’s End | book review
Last we saw Squad 312, things were looking…suboptimal. Kal and Auri were fighting the Starslayer to prevent him from firing the Weapon at Earth; Tyler was about to get blown to bits in an escape pod; and Zila, Scarlett, and Fin were floating through space directly in front of the Weapon’s firing path. Basically, things were not looking good. But . . .
You’ll Be the Death of Me | book review
When they were younger, Ivy, Mateo, and Cal – three students who had never hung out before – all skipped out on a field trip to explore the city. Their daring escape cemented their friendship, until they drifted apart at the start of high school. Now, during a chance meet-up in the parking lot, the three decide to skip school and go back to the city where they . . .
The Woods Are Always Watching | book review
Neena and Josie have been best friends all through high school. But the summer after graduation is coming to an end, and soon, Neena will be leaving Josie behind to attend college in LA. As a last hurrah, the girls decide to go hiking and camping in the woods for three days. But the further they go into the woods, the higher the tension . . .
The Final Girl Support Group | book review
Lynette is a real life "final girl." For years she has attended a support group with women like her, others who have survived their own massacres years prior. Each of them has coped with the trauma in their own ways. Heather turned to drugs, Adrienne to self-help. Lynette became paranoid. She learned as much self-defense as . . .
The Taking of Jake Livingston
Jake is one of the only black kids at his high school. Also, he can see the dead. Like, all the time. Most of them don't bother him intentionally -- they're just stuck in their death loops, reliving their deaths over and over. But then a ghost named Sawyer starts haunting Jake. Sawyer shot and killed kids at his school before killing himself a year ago, and . . .
The Anthropocene Reviewed | book review
"Anthropocene is a proposed term for the current geologic age, in which humans have profoundly reshaped the planet and its biodiversity." The Anthropocene Reviewed is exactly that -- John Green reviewing and rating various aspects of the Anthropocene. But Green's reviews don't sound like a Yelp! or Google review of your . . .
Any Way the Wind Blows | book review
After battling a new wave of magic-obsessed vampires in America, Simon, Baz, Penny, and Agatha return home face their fears, futures, and new threats. Simon has decided to leave magic and the World of Mages behind for good – but does that mean leaving his friends and boyfriend behind, too? Baz has quite a few emergencies to . . .
Some Girls Do | book review
Morgan is a track star at her private Catholic school but is forced to transfer during her senior year when her identity is called into question. Apparently, being queer goes against the school’s code of conduct. At her new public school, Morgan is out and proud and loud about it – no one’s going to force her back into the closet ever again. But when she . . .
You Love Me | book review
Joe is done with big cities. After leaving New York to move to L.A., he’s finally settling down off the coast of Washington on a small, quiet island. He buys a house on the beach and spends his time volunteering three days a week at the local library. That’s where he meets her: Mary Kay DiMarco. She’s a librarian and she is his . . .