April 2025 Book Releases Here are the upcoming April book releases that I am excited and keeping an eye out for. I've highlighted the ones that I've prioritized even though they will all go on my tbr. April 1st Say You'll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez (Romance) A Drop of Corruption (Book2 in Shadow of the Leviathan series) by Robert Jackson (Fantasy, Mystery) Gifted&Talented by Olivie Blake (Urban Fantasy) Holy Terrors (Boo ...
The Thrashers Cover Julie Solo's foray into the realm of YA thriller is an addictive, provocative read that instantly hooked me. The Thrashers explores the complexities of high school social system, encompassing themes from cliques to peer pressure to depression to socio-economical issues. It covers some of my favorite qualities of YA fiction - that vital time period where teenagers are trying to secure their futures and/or trying to get away ...
I was so incredibly lucky to see one of my favorite current authors Tracy Deonn discuss her third book in the Legendborn cycle, Oathbound, at Barnes & Noble a few weekends ago. I had set my alarm to get these tickets knowing Tracy's event would sell out. And it did! Her whole tour sold out! Having my tickets secured, I felt so happy that people loved this series and were planning to come in droves to support it. Legendborn (book ...
I remember in elementary school when I first picked up the Lioness Quartet by Tamora Pierce not knowing that Alanna would become one of the women heroes of my childhood. This book starts with 8 year old Alanna unhappy with the prospect of marriage and babies. She cuts her hair short, changes her name to Alan, takes her brother’s place in the capital, and trains for knighthood in disguise. Alanna – along with Xena, Captain Janeway, Sailor Moon, a ...
This is Lita and welcome to my book haven! Thanks so much for taking the time to be here! I’m an avid reader who grew in Bayside Queens, New York and then moved to Southern California. I hope to use this space not only for reviews, but also to explore different literary voices, explore any subjects in popular media, and promote lesser known authors and books. I have wanted a space to do this for a long time but never had the courage. However I'm ...