Category Archives: Young Adult

The Empire of Dreams, by Rae Carson

Posted on July 8, 2020 by Thistle

This is the story of Lady Red Sparkle Stone, or just Red, split between the past that led up to her freedom from slavery in the original Girl of Fire and Thorns trilogy, and her current story, nearly a decade … Continue reading →

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Nothing to Lose, by Alex Flinn

Posted on March 23, 2020 by Thistle

Michael ran away a year ago and has been working with a traveling carnival ever since. Now he’s back in his home town, hoping no one recognizes him. Unfortunately, his mother is on trial for killing her abusive husband, Michael’s … Continue reading →

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The Hand on the Wall, by Maureen Johnson (audio)

Posted on January 27, 2020 by Thistle

Note: This is the third and final book of the Truly Devious series, following Truly Devious and The Vanishing Stair. This review will contain spoilers for books 1 and 2 but not for The Hand on the Wall. From Goodreads: … Continue reading →

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There Will Come a Darkness, by Katy Rose Pool

Posted on January 17, 2020 by Thistle

A hundred years ago, the last of the prophets disappeared. Society has corrupted, religions have splintered, and a new zealot known as the Hierophant is preaching the destruction of all who are graced with magic. Now a new prophet has … Continue reading →

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Starsight, by Brandon Sanderson (audio)

Posted on December 13, 2019 by Thistle

In this sequel to Skyward, Spensa is trying to learn about her lineage and the ancient potential for magic that she’s inherited. Unfortunately, her planet’s prison guards are getting more violent by the day. It seems that soon they’ll decide … Continue reading →

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House of Salt and Sorrows, by Erin Craig

Posted on October 18, 2019 by Thistle

Four of the twelve Thaumas sisters have died, and people are beginning to think that the family is cursed. The girls are desperate for suitors and jump greedily at the chance to use a magical door that will take them … Continue reading →

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Wayward Son, by Rainbow Rowell

Posted on October 11, 2019 by Thistle

Now that the war is over and the Chosen One no longer has a Fate attached to his future, he’s depressed. Listless. Hardly ever leaves his couch. Baz and Penny are worried about Simon Snow, and Penny comes up with … Continue reading →

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Better Than the Best Plan, by Lauren Morrill

Posted on August 5, 2019 by Thistle

Ritzy’s life has always been a bit unpredictable, but she never expected her mother to just abandon her right before the end of high school. Not quite old enough to look after herself, Ritzy is thrust into the foster care … Continue reading →

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Tell Me How You Really Feel, by Aminah Mae Safi

Posted on June 24, 2019 by Thistle

Rachel and Sana are not friends. When they first started in the same high school together, Sana asked Rachel out, and Rachel assumed it was a mean prank. Ever since then, the two have avoided each other. Now, they’re forced … Continue reading →

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Shadow of the Fox, by Julie Kagawa (audio)

Posted on June 14, 2019 by Thistle

From GoodReads: One thousand years ago, the great Kami Dragon was summoned to grant a single terrible wish—and the land of Iwagoto was plunged into an age of darkness and chaos. Now, for whoever holds the Scroll of a Thousand … Continue reading →

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