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Review | The Forest of Hands and Teeth
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Review | The Forest of Hands and Teeth

February 5, 2021February 1, 2021 oceanewritesLeave a comment

Hello, wonderful readers! I'm a bit late to getting this review up, but better late than never, right? The Forest of Hands and Teeth is a book I picked up at one of my favorite second-hand book stores in my area, as well as one of my many comfort spots in general. Needless to say,… Continue reading Review | The Forest of Hands and Teeth

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Review | How We Rise by Brooke Riley

October 23, 2020October 22, 2020 oceanewrites2 Comments

Hello, wonderful readers! It's been a hot minute since I shared a post, but I'm excited to say that I have finally finished reading the ever-amazing Brooke Riley's debut novel, How We Rise. I won't give too much away, but guys, it's GOOD! How We Rise is an edgy, YA read set in dystopian America… Continue reading Review | How We Rise by Brooke Riley

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The Line Between: A Review

April 25, 2020April 24, 2020 oceanewritesLeave a comment

Hello my wonderful readers! It's been a while since I last posted a review, or much of anything, actually! Today's review is about my latest read, The Line Between, by Tosca Lee. It has become one of my favorites, as you shall soon see! Characters First off, my favorite aspect of novels--the characters! And goodness,… Continue reading The Line Between: A Review

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Bad Reviews Suck… But It's Not the End of the World

March 24, 2020 oceanewrites1 Comment

As most of you know, I'm in the act of publishing my debut novel! I've had multiple people read it in exchange for a review, and while most were encouraging, I did get a two-star review (disclaimer: I'm not upset with the person who wrote the review. I asked for an honest opinion and that's… Continue reading Bad Reviews Suck… But It's Not the End of the World

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Ashlords: A Review

January 13, 2020 oceanewritesLeave a comment

Okay ya'll… This might just be my favorite book of all time. Seriously. And I'll try and write a coherent review without dissolving into fangirl squeals. Basic Plot The Scorpio Races meets Hunger Games, basically. Did I ever mention that both of those are on my lists of favorites? Eleven phoenix riders take part in… Continue reading Ashlords: A Review

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And I Darken: A Review

November 20, 2019 oceanewrites2 Comments

As the baby latched on with surprising fierceness, the nurse offered her own prayer.Let her be strong.Let her be sly.And let her be ugly. And I Darken, a story about an abandoned pair of siblings trapped in a country they want no part in. Lada: the firstborn with fire in her soul, eyes, and fists.… Continue reading And I Darken: A Review

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Why I have Issues with Holly Black Books

October 18, 2019 oceanewrites9 Comments

I have read a total of four books by Holly Black: The Cruel Prince, The Wicked King, The Darkest Part of the Forest, and The Coldest Girl in Coldtown. The best I gave a four star rating (The Cruel Prince). The worst I gave one star (The Wicked King and The Coldest Girl in Coldtown).… Continue reading Why I have Issues with Holly Black Books

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A Torch Against the Night: A Review

October 2, 2019October 2, 2019 oceanewritesLeave a comment

Credit to designer Okay, ya'll. Sit back and get ready because this is going to be a long and very rantish review.  Let's start off with the positives first, though, okay? Helene. Yep, that's it. Moving on... Kidding. I have to lovingly rant about one of my favorite characters ever now. Helene is real. Helene… Continue reading A Torch Against the Night: A Review

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Agents Adam and Eve: A Review

September 14, 2019 oceanewritesLeave a comment

Goodness! I can't believe it has already been a month since I last posted! Well, anyway, I had the privilege of reading and reviewing Agents Adam and Eve, an up-and-coming futuristic thriller that is sure to keep you on your toes! Okay, so first: I am an awful Beta/review reader. I am sooo sorry, Jes,… Continue reading Agents Adam and Eve: A Review

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Strange the Dreamer: A Review

July 9, 2019July 19, 2019 oceanewrites4 Comments

Credit to Laini Taylor. I merely found this on the internet. If you were to look at any Hot List for top YA novels right now, odds are Strange the Dreamer is one of them. I have seen its mass popularity for a while now--The Muse of Nightmares included. To be honest, the story didn't… Continue reading Strange the Dreamer: A Review

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