Book Review: The Young Elites by Marie Lu (4/5)

 YA Fiction, Fantasy Adelina Amouteru is a survivor of the blood fever. A decade ago, the deadly illness swept through her nation. Most of the infected perished, while many of the children who survived were left with strange markings. Adelina’s black hair turned silver, her lashes went pale, and now she has only a jagged scar … Continue reading Book Review: The Young Elites by Marie Lu (4/5)

Book Review: The Turncoat’s Gambit by Andrea Cremer (5/5)

YA Fiction, Steampunk Copyright: 2017 In this finale of Creme's The Inventor's Secret series, Charlotte and her friends are put to the test. This book has everything that I love from the other two books - adventure, an amazing world, lovable characters, and a continuous plot that never felt too fast or too slow. Overall, … Continue reading Book Review: The Turncoat’s Gambit by Andrea Cremer (5/5)

Book Review: The Inventor’s Secret by Andrea Cremer (5/5)

YA Fiction, 2014 I stumbled across this gem in a donated box of YA books at the library. As you may know, I have a soft spot for steampunk. Add in some romantic tension, an underground rebellion, a hardheaded female protagonist, and a few mysteries? Yes, please! We start in a cavern system known as … Continue reading Book Review: The Inventor’s Secret by Andrea Cremer (5/5)