December 2016 – between the pages

MOST ANTICIPATED DIVERSE YA BOOKS OF 2017

December 28, 2016

2016 is quickly coming to an end, and i decided to share a list of diverse young adult books that i’m looking forward to in 2017. there are so many amazing diverse books coming out next year and i’ve managed to compile a short(ish) list to share. at the bottom of this post, i’ve got some links to other blogs and lists with even more diverse books (you can never have too many).

i would really like to thank taryn (twitter/instagram) personally for making me more aware of the books that i’m reading. i’ve always thought that marginalised people are important but it wasn’t until i followed her that i noticed the lack of diverse books i was reading. of course there are many other people promoting the “we need diverse books” movement, and i thank you all for raising awareness for something that’s often overlooked.

Reviews

BOOK REVIEW | THE FATE OF TEN, PITTACUS LORE

December 26, 2016

Title: The Fate Of Ten

Author: Pittacus Lore

Series Number: 6

Publication Date: September 1, 2015

Genres: YA, Science Fiction

Where I received the book: I purchased a copy of this book from Book Depository.

Star rating:★★★☆☆

Summary: The sixth book in the thrilling, action-packed, New York Times bestselling I Am Number Four series! For years the Garde have fought the Mogadorians in secret. Now all of that has changed. The invasion has begun. If the Garde can’t find a way to stop the Mogs, humanity will suffer the same fate as the Lorien: annihilation.

There is still hope. When the Elders sent the Garde to Earth, they had a plan—one which the Garde are finally starting to understand. In the climax of The Revenge of Seven, a group of the Garde traveled to an ancient pyramid in Mexico known to their people as the Sanctuary. There they awoke a power that had been hidden within our planet for generations. Now this power can save the world . . . or destroy it. It will all depend on who wields it.

BOOK DEPOSITORY | AMAZON

Book Memes

WWW WEDNESDAY | DECEMBER 21

December 21, 2016

this book meme is hosted by Taking on a World of Words. this post just answers the 3 questions below. istg i suck at keeping up with these weekly things. if you’ve done this post, feel free to link it in the comments!

What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?

Reviews

BOOK REVIEW | THE REVENGE OF SEVEN, PITTACUS LORE

December 19, 2016

Title: The Revenge Of Seven

Author: Pittacus Lore

Series Number: 5

Publication Date: August 26, 2014

Genres: Science fiction, YA

Where I received the book: I purchased a copy of this book from book depository

Star rating:★★★☆☆

Summary: The Garde have suffered an unbearable loss. Number Five has betrayed them. Eight is gone forever. Ella has been kidnapped. The others are now scattered.

In Chicago, John makes the unlikeliest of allies: Adam, a Mogadorian who turned his back on his people. He has invaluable information about Mog technology, battle strategies, and weaknesses. Most important, he knows where to hit them: their command base near Washington, DC. During the assault, however, John and Adam learn the unimaginable truth: it is too late. The Mogadorians have commenced their ultimate invasion plans.

With a front-row seat to the impending invasion, Ella finds herself in the hands of the enemy. For some reason she’s more valuable to them alive, and they’ll stop at nothing to turn her.

Meanwhile, Six, Nine, and Marina make their way through the Florida Everglades, hot on the trail of the traitorous Five. With the development of a new Legacy, Marina finally has the power to fight back—if her thirst for revenge doesn’t consume her first.

AMAZON | BOOK DEPOSITORY

Reviews

BOOK REVIEW | WE AWAKEN, CALISTA LYNNE

December 12, 2016

Title: We Awaken

Author: Calista Lynne

Series Number: 1

Publication Date: July 14, 2016

Genres: YA, Contemporary

Where I received the book: I received a review copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.

Star rating:★★★☆☆

Summary: Victoria Dinham doesn’t have much left to look forward to. Since her father died in a car accident, she lives only to fulfill her dream of being accepted into the Manhattan Dance Conservatory. But soon she finds another reason to look forward to dreams when she encounters an otherworldly girl named Ashlinn, who bears a message from Victoria’s comatose brother. Ashlinn is tasked with conjuring pleasant dreams for humans, and through the course of their nightly meetings in Victoria’s mind, the two become close. Ashlinn also helps Victoria understand asexuality and realize that she, too, is asexual.

But then Victoria needs Ashlinn’s aid outside the realm of dreams, and Ashlinn assumes human form to help Victoria make it to her dance audition. They take the opportunity to explore New York City, their feelings for each other, and the nature of their shared asexuality. But like any dream, it’s too good to last. Ashlinn must shrug off her human guise and resume her duties creating pleasant nighttime visions—or all of humanity will pay the price.

AMAZON | BOOK DEPOSITORY

Reviews

BOOK REVIEW | CHALLENGER DEEP, BY NEAL SHUSTERMAN

December 5, 2016

Title: Challenger Deep

Author: Neal Shusterman

Series Number: –

Publication Date: April 21, 2015

Genres: YA, mental illness, contemporary

Where I received the book: CW was kind enough to buy me a copy of this book (thanks!!). Twitter | Blog

Star rating:★★★★☆

Summary: Caden Bosch is on a ship that’s headed for the deepest point on Earth: Challenger Deep, the southern part of the Marianas Trench.

Caden Bosch is a brilliant high school student whose friends are starting to notice his odd behavior.

Caden Bosch is designated the ship’s artist in residence, to document the journey with images.

Caden Bosch pretends to join the school track team but spends his days walking for miles, absorbed by the thoughts in his head.

Caden Bosch is split between his allegiance to the captain and the allure of mutiny.

Caden Bosch is torn.

A captivating and powerful novel that lingers long beyond the last page, Challenger Deep is a heartfelt tour de force by one of today’s most admired writers for teens.

BOOK DEPOSITORY | AMAZON