Simone and Her Books
books, reviews, and recommendations
Category: Book Reviews
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If you’re a fan of YA fantasy that has dual narratives, blood oaths, magic, a competition to win, and incorporation of real world folklore, then A Song of Wraiths and Ruin is for you. I’m such a sucker for books that have titles like this. You know that it’s going to be one of those…
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I’ve been quietly collecting Sabaa Tahir’s books for years, but it wasn’t until recently when I heard her final book for the Ember in the Ashes series was coming out. That alongside a partnership with Penguin Teen has me finally picking up this series and reading it. Let me tell you something, folks, this book…
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I’m going to be honest with you, I think I could write an entire research paper about this novel because it is so good with a lot of themes and complex in a way that will make you think. I’m extremely impressed in this debut author and her work. Her writing is eloquent, descriptive, and…
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Sex and Vanity seemed to have taken the lives of those crazy rich Asians we read about in his first series and brought them to American soil. But with the change in scenery, the story needed to change as well. What would a blue blooded Chinese American look like? How would the world react if…
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I’m a huge fan of gothic literature and horror stories, so when I heard an author combined both, set it in 1950s Mexico, and had it starring a creepy ass house, I was all over it. And let me tell you. It did NOT disappoint. TW: domestic abuse and violence, attempted sexual assault and harassment,…
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If you’re the type of person who’s been waiting to be a Sailor Solider since you were 15 years old, then this is the book for you. Because I was that girl who stood on my parents bed watching Sailor Moon every afternoon and pretending that my magic pen will transform me into an evil-fighting…
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When I first heard about Cinderella is Dead, I thought this would be another Cinderella retelling with a person of color at the forefront of the story. However, what we got was something way different and I truly appreciate Kalynn Bayron’s creativity in weaving this story. Here’s more about the book (from Goodreads) It’s 200…
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This book was Gossip Girl meets Romeo and Juliet meets You’ve Got Mail. I would say out of all these comparisons, it’s more like You’ve Got Mail and here’s why. Tweet Cute follows Pepper and Jack. Pepper’s family owns and operates Big League Burger; a fast food chain that’s been growing exponentially over the last…
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When I first heard about Ryan La Sala’s book, I was so excited. I love dreams and reality and I love books that play with the interconnection of both. So when I finally had the opportunity to read it, I absolutely didn’t hesitate. However, the proof is sort of in the pudding and this one…
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Earlier last week, I did a promotion for Incendiary by Zoraida Cordova. I was so excited about this book that I decided to read it right there and then even though the book comes out in April 2020. While I absolutely loved this book, I struggled with sharing my thoughts way too soon. However, looking…
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