Some Books & Ramblings

          I requested an arc of Brave Enough because I knew Kati Garner was having a launch event at my bookstore, and I was so happy when I was selected for a copy! I realized the event was coming up, so I decided to read it. I finished it in one sitting and I couldn't stop smiling the whole way through. It was so adorable. I am so glad I read it, even though it was a bit out of my comfort zone being a contemporary story.           Kati Garner is an Own Voices author, which means that she is also a cancer survivor who had her leg amputated, just like the main character Cason in the story. I am really glad I read this book, because I learned so much about what kids with cancer and addiction go through. I know I still have so much more to learn, and that's okay because I am willing to. I want to help.           Now, on to my review! I will hopefully post a recap of her launch event! I'll link it here when it's up, and link this on the recap. Brave Enough by Kati Garn

          Back in June, I had the opportunity to meet Kate Alice Marshall and Natalie C. Parker for a mini book discussion. I say mini because it was a last minute thing and only two people showed up. I was lucky enough to get an arc of I Am Still Alive and an arc of Seafire, but this isn't a Seafire review, is it? That will come later this month!           Today is about I Am Still Alive and how brilliant it was. When I first heard about this book, I knew it was going onto my TBR shelf. I have been getting into YA thrillers and this book definitely counts as a thriller. I got this arc for reviewing from Quail Ridge and Kate Alice Marshall for the Teen Advisory Board. I Am Still Alive by Kate Alice Marshall, published July 24th 2018 by Viking Books. Intended reading age is 12+. Strong language and violence throughout the book is present. Publisher description: After:  Jess is alone. Her cabin has burned to the ground. She knows if she doesn’t act fast, the cold will kill he

          I cannot even tell you how excited I am to write this review. Not only is this my favorite story out of the bind up of The Assassins Blade, it means I am officially starting my Re-read of the Throne of Glass series in anticipation of Kingdom of Ash coming out this October! 😲 Note: I will be using details for each individual novella and not the bind up details. Recommended reading age may differ for the book as a whole. These reviews will also be pretty short, as the stories are short. So without further ado, here it is! The Assassin and The Pirate Lord, novella #1 from The Assassin's Blade by Sarah J. Maas, published 1/13/12 from Bloomsbury Publishing. No recommended reading age available. Publisher Description:           On a remote island in a tropical sea, Celaena Sardothien, feared assassin, has come for retribution. She's been sent by the Assassin's Guild to collect on a debt they are owed by the Lord of the Pirates. But when Celaena learns that