Book reviews and other literary writings by Marion Belfils Chaloux
This Savage Song (Monsters of Verity #1) Author: Victoria Schwab Published: May 16th 2017 by Greenwillow Books Paperback, 468 pages Genre: fantasy, urban fantasy, dystopian, YA Where to buy: Amazon | Kindle From the publisher: There’s no such thing as safe in a …
Did you think the Grand Tour of Europe was all visiting museums and attending lectures? Or did you think that it’s just an elaborate excuse to party yourself across the continent? What if I told you it could involve pirates, alchemy, and best friends who JUST MIGHT HAVE FEELINGS FOR EACH OTHER? Do you want a queer YA historical fiction filled with hijinks, angst, and friendship? Mackenzie Lee delivers! That book, my friends, is The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue.
Title: Warcross Author: Marie Lu Publishing: G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers on September 12, 2017 Hardcover, 368 pages Genre: YA, sci-fi, near-future For the millions who log in every day, Warcross isn’t just a game—it’s a way of life. The obsession started …
The Rest of Us Just Live Here Author: Patrick Ness Publication: HarperTeen on Aug 27th, 2015 Paperback, 336 pages Genres: Young Adult/Contemporary/Fantasy First impressions: The cover seemed more like something from middle grade, not YA with the cartoonish character across the front. It’s colorful, but not …