Reviews written by fantasyreads11

Sibylline is a darkly magical, ambitious fantasy set in a mysterious college for the magically inclined. I received a beautiful copy of this book and absolutely LOVED the book’s presentation, the sprayed edges and the overall design made it feel like a true collector’s item. I finished reading it last...

Creepy Sheepy is a silly, playful Halloween story that follows Sleepy Sheepy as he insists on being the "scariest, hairiest werewolf" for trick-or-treating. Sheepy is determined to stand out, but things don’t go as planned; the costume doesn’t fit right, and almost every other kid is wearing the same outfit....

Sleepy Sheepy and the Sheepover is a relatable bedtime story that young children will adore. The book follows Sleepy Sheepy as he goes to his very first sheepover at his grandparents' house. At first, he is excited and packs happily, but once his parents leave, he begins to feel homesick....

Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Sheepy by Lucy Ruth Cummins is a cute and silly bedtime story that makes reading with little ones fun. The story follows Little Sheepy as he tries to go to sleep, but like many kids, he keeps popping out of bed for snacks and little distractions. Written...

Too Deep To Drown is a captivating and emotional story about Meg Pullman, a determined teenager seeking freedom and a scholarship by joining a Pacific research vessel. Meg hopes that the vast, open ocean will be her escape from a difficult past, but she quickly discovers that the sea is...

Confess by Colleen Hoover is a deeply emotional and engaging story about love, secrets, and personal growth. The book follows Auburn, a young woman who has faced heartbreak and loss in her life, and Owen, a mysterious artist who hides parts of himself from the world. When Auburn starts working...

Losing Hope is the sequel to Hopeless, and it retells the story from Dean’s point of view. This shift gives a lot more insight into his thoughts, feelings, and past, which makes you understand him on a much deeper level. You see why he acts the way he does and...

Hopeless is a really emotional read that hits hard right from the start. It follows Sky, a girl who has grown up sheltered, and Dean, a boy she meets who completely changes her world. The story slowly uncovers secrets from Sky’s past that are shocking and heartbreaking. The writing is...

Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover is one of those books that pulls you in fast and keeps you hooked emotionally. It follows Tate, a nursing student, and Miles, a pilot with a guarded past. They start a no-strings-attached relationship, but it’s clear pretty quickly that feelings aren’t going to stay...

This work by Stephen Chbosky is one that a lot of people have mixed opinions on, but I personally don’t think it’s overrated. It’s one of those stories that feels simple at first, but ends up staying with you because of how real it is. ...

Dork Diaries remains one of my favorite book series to this day. This goes hand in hand with Diary of a Wimpy Kid. They are both relatable to younger readers and are something you can get through easily, and books like these also helped contribute to my early love for...

An Italian Adventure is a meaningful but entertaining story about a nine-year-old girl named Leda (aka Lee) who is trying to figure out her place in the world. Lee’s journey through family dynamics and growing up in Northern Italy in the 1980s is both funny and heartfelt, but what makes...

A Gift from Daniel is a sweet and simple early reader that I often use when teaching kids how to read. Whether you are an educator or a parent, it’s perfect for helping young children start recognizing words while enjoying a charming story about friendship and giving. ...

This book by Peter Fagan is a science fiction story that mixes adventure with a deeper message about family and belonging. It follows a twelve-year-old boy named Willis, who has had a difficult life since his parents died when he was young. He ends up living with a cranky uncle...

A (Dead) Thing Like Me is a strange but interesting mix of paranormal mystery and emotional story. It follows a teenage ghost known as “Hot Dog,” who haunts a hot dog cart near the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. She does not remember much about her life before...