Last year brought about some big changes in The Story Sanctuary. As an active member of NetGalley, I’ve been able to request and review some great releases (like We Were Liars by E. Lockhart and We Are the Goldens by Dana Reinhardt.) I also accepted requests from authors to review some great books (Through the … Continue reading Upcoming Reviews on The Story Sanctuary →
With summer in full swing, hopefully you’ve found yourself with some extra reading time. Out of over 70 books I’ve read since January 1, 2014, these are the top ten best. If you’re looking for a hot summer read, check these out. We Are the Goldens by Dana Reinhardt The emotional intensity. The slow, dramatic … Continue reading Favorite Reads of 2014 (Part 1) →
Bad Like UsGabriella LeporeInkyard PressPublished March 5, 2024 Amazon | Bookshop | Goodreads About Bad Like Us Two friend groups collide when someone turns up dead over spring break in this heart-thumping YA thriller for fans of ONE OF US IS LYING and WE WERE LIARS. Spring break is a vibe—until someone gets murdered. Partying with popular classmates they … Continue reading Review: Bad Like Us by Gabriella Lepore →
Book Riot’s Read Harder 2023 Challenge I started using a book tracker spreadsheet this year, which included the Read Harder 2023 prompts, so I’m giving it a try. Check out my progress below. Updated monthly. This year, I completed 18 out of 24 prompts. 1. Read a novel about a trans character written by a … Continue reading 2023 Book Riot’s Read Harder Reading Challenge →
I don’t usually post anything specifically about Spooky Season. Halloween wasn’t an important holiday in my house. Though I was raised in a conservative Christian home, I think the real reason we weren’t big Halloween celebrators is that my dad is generally against holidays which revolve around candy. Ha! So I never really got into … Continue reading 15 Perfect Books for Spooky Season →
We Made It All UpMargot HarrisonLittle, Brown BooksPublished July 12, 2022 Amazon | Bookshop | Goodreads About We Made It All Up Celeste is the talk of the town when she moves to Montana from Montreal, but the only friend she makes is Vivvy, the heir to the town’s name and a social pariah. Inspired by a passion-fueled school … Continue reading Review: We Made It All Up by Margot Harrison →