Reviews written by Stephanie Augustine, Blog Assistant and Staff Reviewer

Darker by Four is a mish mash of different ideas, but somehow makes them all work! In a world where Gods exist and they each have a different role, when one God goes missing, it messed with the order. Four...

I read The Forest of Stolen Girls years ago, and have wanted to read more June Hur since. So when I had the opportunity for this early copy, I dove right in! The writing was superb and exactly what I...

This is the third D&D book the Kristy Boyce has written, and I'm still obsessed. I might be a little biased because my senior year I was also Color Guard Captain, so Boyce has definitely won me over. However, I...

An inn full of magic and secrets?! Sign me up. Or so I wish. This was my first book by Sarah Beth Durst and I'll admit I didn't know much about the author going in but the premise caught my interest ...

Moth Dark by Kika Hatzopoulou brings us a different type of story. A story where dark spots, referred to as the Maw, pop up all over the world and dark creatures emerge. Most are harmless, but there are some that come out as Beasts and terrorize the land. In order...

I read a book a while ago, something so darkingly beautiful that it will always stick with me. It hit themes that typically aren't done in such a lyrical way. It was a story that truly took something taboo and turned it into a beautiful truth that I still think...

It's been a while since I've read a Rin Chupeco book and thought it would be the perfect time to dive back in. We're Not Safe Here is told in different media formats. There are texts, message boards, videos, and drawings. I will state that...

In this alternate Paris, magic exists. Archemist are the main faction of magic users after the liberation from the Alkrem and Negato's. There is so much to this magic world that it would be impossible to get into this review but as one reads it - it makes sense. It's...

If you're looking for a book that heavily relies on the Greek lore - this book is not for you. If you're looking for a book that is heavily character driven and focus on sisterly bond - then pick up this book immediately. The Farthing...

Hello. It's me again with another Greek retelling. I am a sucker for Greek retelling books and one of Hekate? Yes, please. It was so refreshing to get a story of a Goddess that isn't talked about too much. At first I was a little...

What a twist on the vampire genre. Elizabeth is stuck at home while all her friends go off to college. But there is more to her sad story besides that. And before she can think anything worse can happen, Elizabeth witnesses a fight between vampires....

What a fun horror book. The book opens up Gwen and her family moving into their grandmother's home. With the passing of their Mom, their step-dad Henry has to sell their house and take them to a house that holds many secrets. Since the house...

This book was nothing what I expected it to be and is one of those books where I'm glad I kept reading. The more I engaged in the story, the more I enjoyed it. Adapted is such an appropriate name for this book because that's...

There is a lot to unpack with this book. It's advertised as a "next" hunger games and while I can understand the comparison once the end of the novel was reached, I don't think it's fair to compare. The story does focus on a sister...

I've previously stated how lucky Middle Graders are with how many amazing stories they have -- and this one is no exception. The Memory Spinner is going to touch the hearts of readers everywhere. Lavender has experienced a memory loss where she can't remember anything....