Raised by Wolves by Jennifer Lynn Barnes Pages : 418 Genre : YA, Urban Fantasy Series : Raised by Wolves, Book 1 My Rating : What it’s about : Bryn has been raised by wolves – or more exactly, werewolves. Even though she has a special bond with her pack and their leader, she can’t help questioning her place as a simple human in this group. When she discovers a strange boy locked in her leader’s basement, Bryn’s...

Whew! Another year gone by, and another recap on the way! In some ways, it didn’t feel like a great reading year; there were many slumps, and many not so great books. But when I look back, I can see that there were, in facts, many books I enjoyed, enough to fill this list of favorites! There are also many books I enjoyed that didn’t make the “best-of” list; taking a look at the 4 to 5 stars reviews on the sidebar will...

Unearthly by Cynthia Hand Pages : 435 Genre : YA, Paranormal Series : Unearthly, Book 1 My Rating : What it’s about : Like her mother and brother, Clara is part angel, making her extremely talented at almost everything she tries. It also means she has her own personal purpose, a specific task she has to accomplish while in this world. When Clara starts having dreams of her purpose, her life is forever changed. Moving away from the...

Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs Pages : 348 Genre : YA, Historical Fiction, Fantasy Series : Yes My Rating : What it’s about : Jacob’s grandfather told him many stories about the kids he grew up with, unbelievable ones about children with superpowers and monsters.  Jacob has always thought there was no truth to the old man’s tales, until he travels to Wales and explores Miss...

I read a lot more holiday-related books last year than I did this year, but by the time I was ready to review them, it was January and it felt a little late to post these reviews. So, I’m doing this all at once, reviewing my sole Christmas read of 2011 (which was a disappointment) and last year’s reading (much better!) If you’re looking for a last minute holiday read, maybe these books will inspire you; if not, you can take a...

13 Little Blue Envelopes by Maureen Johnson Pages : 317 Genre : YA, Fiction Series : 13 Little Blue Envelopes, book 1 My Rating : What it’s about : Before she passed away, Ginny’s aunt took care of leaving behind a very special gift for her niece : 13 blue envelopes with very specific instructions for a trip around Europe. Equipped with a single backpack and no guidebook (as instructed), Ginny is ready for a life changing...

The Things That Keep Us Here by Carla Buckley Pages : 404 Genre : Speculative Fiction Series : Stand Alone My Rating : What it’s about : When a virulent pandemic comes to America from across the sea, Ann and Peter Brooks are ready to do anything to protect their children. Even though they recently split up, they decide to move back together, with the addition of Peter’s beautiful assistant. Thus begins a life in constant fear,...

Hello hello, all! First of all, I missed you. It’s crazy how blogging has become such a part of my life that, when  I don’t do it for a while, I feel like there’s a little something missing in my life! So October came and went (that was a while ago, I know!), and despite a huge blogging slump that has made this space a lot quieter, I did complete my R.I.P. challenge before October ended! I read 4 books, as I had planned, 2...