Reviews written by Jennifer Howard McCoy

Let the Sky Fall by Shannon Messenger Published by: Simon Pulse, ARC received via trade Release Date: 3-5-2012 Reviewed by: Middle Sis Jenn The Sisters Say: A tempest of turmoil, treachery and tethered loyalties In a world full of gales, tempests,...

I really love Stephanie Perkins. She knows just how to write amazing contemporary love stories that will leave you smiling. Anna and the French Kiss is stunning--a poignant portrayal of the pains and triumphs true love must conquer. I love the setting of...

In City of Lost Souls, there'll be hell to pay The Shadowhunters' world is in disarray. The reality is blurred between friends and foes, And in this game of hmmm....love? anything goes. For Jace is lost and his will is on loan And...

I am a huge Neil Gaiman fan, and Coraline is my favorite of his! When I was teaching 7th graders, we would read this during Halloween just as a fun-time book. The kids loved it--and they especially loved acting out the parts with the rats. ...

I am always looking for the next book that is going to blow me away, and Shadow and Bone has done it! I was transfixed by the Grisha world. It was unique and completely different than anything I have ever read, and from Chapter...

Destroy Me by Tahereh Mafi Published by HarperTeen Release Date: Ebook Available Now Reviewed by: Middle Sis Jenn The Sisters Say: Dark and Despondent, A chilling look into Warner’s world If I could just list all the quotes that broke my heart instead...

Oh My Gods. So….I find myself thinking about anomalies, phenomena—things that you wouldn’t think are possible. Like, Lightning striking in the same place twice The flap of a butterflies wings causing an earthquake ...

Renegade by J.A. Souders ARC received from Tor/Forge Release Date: 11-13-2012 Reviewed by: Middle Sis Jenn The Sisters Say: Hypnotizing., Harrowing and Hot. “My life is just about perfect.” ARC, pg. 11 Tantalizingly creepy and lusciously seductive, J.A. Souder’s...

Before I read this book, if someone mentioned contemporary to me, I was always like, "meh." But then Stephanie Perkins opened my eyes with Lola!!! I loved this book! It was light-hearted and full of fun and romance. I'm not one for the tear...

Grave Mercy is a chilling masterpiece that will bring you face to face with death. I was blown away by Robin LeFevers debut novel, and I cannot wait to see what she has in store for us in the future! Grave Mercy is completely original, following Ismae,...

It's nice when you read a book and discover an aspect of fantasy that you had not read before. I've read about vampires, wizards, werewolves and all those other fantasy creatures that inundate the young adult paranormal genre, but I had never read about pixies. Carrie Jones creates an entertaining...

Embrace is a must-read for lovers of paranormal romance! I was swept away by the characters, both good and evil! 5 reason count-down for why you HAVE to read Embrace! 5.)There is no down-time! Jessica Shirvington jumps straight to the action, and it just...

I love it when a sequel eclipses the first book in a series--especially when that book is as great as Obsidian! Jennifer L. Armentrout, once again, catapults you into a tangled web of lies, danger, and desire. And once you manage to fight your way out of that web, you...

I got sucked straight into this world from the first page. The world is crumbling around June and Day, and the setting just came to life. I could smell the stink of the Lake area, feel the burning of the sun as it beams down on LA, hear the protesting...

I could not finish this book. When I first read the blurb for this book, I was so excited for a thriller with a female lead in the young adult spectrum. I mean, what's not to like if it truly is Bourne meets The Godfather. However, I...