The Downstairs Girl by Stacey Lee: A Book Review
What makes you go all moon-eyed and starstruck in love with a book? For me, it's the characters. And boy oh boy, does The Downstairs Girl by Stacey Lee have some amazing ones! Exhibit A: Jo Kuan. By day, she's a lady's maid to one of the richest, most stuck-up debutants in all of Atlanta. By night, she's Miss Sweetie, the anonymous author of the local newspaper's advice column. But no matter the time, Jo is full of spunk, sparkling wit, and undying courage. Believe you me: you won't want to miss this timely story chronicling her patriarchy-toppling, stereotype-smashing adventures!
Dead Voices by Katherine Arden: A Book Review
♪Oh, the weather outside is frightful, and the ghosts are feeling spiteful...♪ What would you do if you were snowed in at a haunted ski lodge with your two best friends? Well, that's exactly what happens in Katherine Arden's 'Dead Voices,' and let me tell you, it's a chilling experience.
The Beautiful by Renée Ahdieh: A Book Review
Here's a joke for you: Why are vampires so unpopular? No idea? It's because they're a pain in the neck! *collective groan escapes from the audience* Okay, so perhaps my joke was really bad (but only perhaps). And perhaps vampires aren't actually that unpopular. In fact, if The Beautiful by Renée Ahdieh is any indication, these blood-sucking, sparkling-like-a-disco-ball supernaturals might just be making a comeback.