Tag Archive for: Young Adult

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The Girls I’ve Been

The Girls I’ve BeenTitle: The Girls I've Been
Author: Tess Sharpe
Series: The Girls I've Been #1
Genre: Thriller, Young Adult
Format: Audio
Pages: 356
Length: 9h 48m
Narrator: Tess Sharpe
Source: Library
Reading Challenge: None
Rating:

My Thoughts

My book club read THE GIRLS I’VE BEEN a few years ago and I wasn’t able to read it at the time. I’m really glad I decided to keep it on my TBR and read it. It was a very intriguing story. At times, it was very difficult to read. The ordeals Nora and her sister had to face because of their mother were horrific. It was interesting to see how Nora’s experiences shaped her into the person she is and how it helps her do what it takes to survive. The only thing that got on my nerves was the repetitive “here’s what I’m working with” at the beginning of most chapters.

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Rebel Witch

Rebel WitchTitle: Rebel Witch
Author: Kristen Ciccarelli
Series: Crimson Moth #2
Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Young Adult
Format: Audio
Pages: 458
Length: 13h 44m
Narrator: Grace Gray
Source: Library
Reading Challenge: None
Rating:

Also in This Series: Heartless Hunter
My Thoughts

REBEL WITCH was such a fantastic and satisfying conclusion to the Crimson Moth duology. It was everything I had hoped for and more. I’ll definitely check out more stories by this author because she knows how to write romance, suspense, and awesome characters.

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Heartless Hunter

Heartless HunterTitle: Heartless Hunter
Author: Kristen Ciccarelli
Series: Crimson Moth #1
Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Young Adult
Format: Audio
Pages: 406
Length: 12h 8m
Narrator: Grace Gray
Source: Owned
Reading Challenge: Book of the Month
Rating:

Also in This Series: Rebel Witch
My Thoughts

That ending! Holy crap! I’m so glad I waited until the sequel was already published because I need to read it now!

HEARTLESS HUNTER was a fun slow-burn romantasy with lots of political intrigue, a somewhat dystopian society, and interesting characters. I really enjoyed the story and I’m so curious how it’s all going to end.

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The Wild Huntress

The Wild HuntressTitle: The Wild Huntress
Author: Emily Lloyd-Jones
Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult
Format: Audio
Pages: 432
Length: 11h 49m
Narrator: Moira Quirk
Source: Owned
Reading Challenge: Book of the Month
Rating:

My Thoughts

THE WILD HUNTRESS was awesome. I loved the story and the characters so much, especially Palug. He reminded me of my cats, Cassie and Izzy. (I’m so glad the dedication let me know he survives so I didn’t have to worry about him.) I also loved the mythology. The author’s twist on the Welsh folklore was so intriguing and the magical elements were fun to read and experience. I also really enjoyed listening to the audiobook. As an American not accustomed to Celtic languages, it was awesome to hear all the correct pronunciations of the Welsh words and names. My only hangup is that I wish the last chapter didn’t feel as rushed as it did. I would’ve preferred an epilogue instead of an overview of future happenings.

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Our Infinite Fates

Our Infinite FatesTitle: Our Infinite Fates
Author: Laura Steven
Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult, LGBTQ+
Format: Audio
Pages: 343
Length: 11h 12m
Narrator: Sofia Oxenham
Source: Owned
Reading Challenge: Book of the Month
Rating:

My Thoughts

OUR INFINITE FATES is a star-crossed lovers romance about love, loss, betrayal, and forgiveness. It was such an enjoyable story to read. The concept is such a unique idea and different from anything I’ve read before. I loved the concept and I loved Evelyn and Arden and all their personas. I loved Evelyn and Arden, their connection, chemistry, and love. I loved each of their iterations. I thought it was interesting that they could reincarnate as a different gender.