"He is no one's but mine, and I am richer for that." - Under Water by Rachel Callaghan Some books slowly pull you under, and before you realize it, you're completely immersed. Yes, I am absolutely reaching for all the water metaphors, because Under Water by Rachel Callaghan was exactly that[...]
"For it was you also who taught me how to live and not just survive. I live for you." - Crowned By Fae by Jada McCrary After absolutely loving Of Fae and Wicked Kings, I went into Crowned By Fae by Jada McCrary with such high expectations. While it didn't quite reach the same emotional heig[...]
"My last conscious thought before I fell into a deep sleep was a somber realization that there would be no more normal days for me. Not for a long while. When I slipped into a nightmare I couldn't tell if I was asleep or awake" - Judge Stone by James Patterson and Viola Davis Sometimes a boo[...]
“But this is what my uncle did. He took the ordinary and he turned it into pure magic. Maybe that's what I've come to find.” - The Story Keeper by Kelly Rimmer A decaying estate with a library full of secrets (both literal and figurative) all wrapped in a Gothic atmosphere... The Story K[...]
The loss of her words would be unbearable. He had come to rely on them. There were his air and water. Vital. Necessary for survival in this shadowy landscape. - Tides of Secrets by A. R. Conwell The Obsidian Academy duology is a beautiful reminder of just how unforgettable a love story buil[...]
Dr Lawrence said there's a reason people still love the story of Romeo and Juliet 400 years later. "Well," I tell him silently, "the story of Cinderella is even older." - Just Another Dead Boy by Kelly McCaughrain The description for Just Another Dead Boy by Kelly McCaughrain had me sold imm[...]