top reads of 2018 – The Wayfaring Bibliomaniac

The Boneless Mercies by April Genevieve Tucholke (ARC review)

TITLE: The Boneless Mercies AUTHOR: April Genevieve Tucholke RELEASES: October 4th 2018 by Simon & Schuster UK GENRE: Teens + YA Fantasy A dark and gorgeously drawn standalone YA fantasy about a band of mercenary girls in search of female glory. Won in a major six-house auction! Frey, Ovie, Juniper, and Runa are the BonelessContinue reading “The Boneless Mercies by April Genevieve Tucholke (ARC review)”

Sadie by Courtney Summers (eARC review) and an excerpt!

TITLE: Sadie AUTHOR: Courtney Summers RELEASES:September 4th 2018 by Wednesday Books GENRE: YA Contemporary Sadie hasn’t had an easy life. Growing up on her own, she’s been raising her sister Mattie in an isolated small town, trying her best to provide a normal life and keep their heads above water. But when Mattie is foundContinue reading “Sadie by Courtney Summers (eARC review) and an excerpt!”

The Geography of Lost Things by Jessica Brody (ARC review)

TITLE: The Geography of Lost Things AUTHOR: Jessica Brody RELEASES: October 2nd 2018 by Simon Pulse GENRE: Teens + YA Contemporary Fiction His words are so spot-on, his comprehension so profound, I flinch and look at him. Ali’s outlook on life really spoke to my soul. Even if I have very different character traits, thereContinue reading “The Geography of Lost Things by Jessica Brody (ARC review)”

The Wicked Deep by Shea Ernshaw

TITLE: The Wicked Deep AUTHOR: Shea Ernshaw RELEASED: March 6th 2018 by Simon Pulse GENRE: YA Fantasy “The Swan sisters had a charm that was born into their blood, like their mother: Men could not resist the softness of their skin or the gleam of their aquamarine eyes” MY THOUGHTS: I don’t know why I put off readingContinue reading “The Wicked Deep by Shea Ernshaw”

Furyborn by Claire Legrand (ARC review)

TITLE: Furyborn AUTHOR: Claire Legrand RELEASES: May 22nd 2018 by Sourcebooks Fire GENRE: YA Fantasy/New Adult “You saved us. You saved everyone. Astavar still stands free. The Empire fleet has been destroyed. You did that, Eliana, and you should be proud of it.” MY THOUGHTS: I had a serious book hangover after reading Furyborn. It was a phenomenal book and aContinue reading “Furyborn by Claire Legrand (ARC review)”

Sky in the Deep by Adrienne Young (ARC review)

Title: Sky in the Deep Author: Adrienne Young Releases: April 24, 2018 by Wednesday Books Genre: YA Fantasy OND ELDR. BREATHE FIRE. My Thoughts: Compelling, gripping, beautiful novel that I already see myself rereading for many years to come. I feel rent open by the love and loyalty Eelyn feels and how it shifts throughoutContinue reading “Sky in the Deep by Adrienne Young (ARC review)”