ABOUT TRAITOR ANGELS: Six years have passed since England’s King Charles II returned from exile to reclaim the throne, ushering in a new era of stability for his subjects. Except for Elizabeth Milton. The daughter of notorious poet John Milton, Elizabeth has never known her place in this shifting world—except by her father’s side. By […]
Book Details: Love, Lies and Spies by Cindy Anstey Published by: Swoon Reads Publication date: April 19th 2016 Genres: Historical, Young Adult Synopsis: Juliana Telford is not your average nineteenth-century young lady. She’s much more interested in researching ladybugs than marriage, fashionable dresses, or dances. So when her father sends her to London for a […]
First, thanks to Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group and Netgalley for allowing me to read an egalley of this book. I was first intrigued by it because it was set in the state of Missouri, where I live. Second it takes place during the Civil War, a time period that I always find fascinating to read […]
Book Details: Nora and Kettle by Lauren Nicolle Taylor Published by: Clean Teen PublishingPublication date: February 29th, 2016Genres: Historical, Young Adult Synopsis:What if Peter Pan was a homeless kid just trying to survive, and Wendy flew away for a really good reason? Seventeen-year-old Kettle has had his share of adversity. As an orphaned Japanese American […]
Book Details: Blackheartsby Nicole CastromanPublisher: Simon PulseRelease Date: February 9th 2016Genre: Young Adult, Historical Fiction, Retellings, Romance, Pirates, Fantasy, Adventure Synopsis: Blackbeard the pirate was known for striking fear in the hearts of the bravest of sailors. But once he was just a young man who dreamed of leaving his rigid life behind to chase […]
First thanks to Harper Collins and Edelweiss for allowing me to read an e-galley of this title. I loved the first book, Forbidden, so much, that as soon as I saw this was available, I downloaded it to read. Once again I’m participating in a tour with Dena from Batch of Books for this series. […]
Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine where we spotlight upcoming releases that we’re eagerly awaiting. I’ve chosen what I believe is another standalone novel this week. A historical fiction told by three of my favorite YA authors. The blurb doesn’t give away much, here it is from Goodreads: For […]
Half in Love with Death by Emily Ross Publisher: Merit Press Release Date: December 18th 2015 Genre: Young Adult, Historical Fiction Synopsis: It’s the era of peace and love in the 1960s, but nothing is peaceful in Caroline’s life. Since her beautiful older sister disappeared, fifteen-year-old Caroline might as well have disappeared too. She’s invisible to […]