# Of Books Read: 6
1.Uncaged Wallflower by Jennae Cecelia
Uncaged Wallflower Full Review
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date: October 6, 2016
Pages: 70
My Rating:★★★★★
Overall Thoughts: An inspiring collection of poetry! Filled with such positivity, Uncaged Wallflower had me hopeful and inspired! It was a spectacular read to start off the new year! Highly recommend!
2.A List Of Cages by Robin Roe
Publisher: Disney-Hyperion
Release Date: January 10, 2017
Pages: 320
My Rating: ★★★★☆ ½
Overall Thoughts: Roe’s debut is not one to miss! Adam and Julian (Adam’s foster-brother) find themselves meeting again after some time apart! A List Of Cages tells the story of the power of friendship and kindness, even when facing the most difficult situations. This novel is heart-breaking *discusses abuse & neglect* but you will feel so attached to these characters, even the minor ones through Roe’s spectacularly written dual POV.
3.Frostblood by Elly Blake (Frostblood Saga #1)
Publisher: Little Brown Books For Young Readers
Release Date: January 10, 2017
Pages: 384
My Rating: ★★★★☆ ½
Overall Thoughts: A fantastic start to a new fantasy series! Blake delivers great character dynamics which is clearly seen between Ruby and Arcus! History and politics play a huge role in the world. The division/hierarchy between the Firebloods and Frostbloods was wonderfully done and its clear its not all black and white which was one of my favorite aspects! The plot while slow at times, definitely keeps you hooked as you learn more about Ruby and the world she’s in!
4.Crystal Storm by Morgan Rhodes (Falling Kingdoms #5)
Publisher: Razorbill
Release Date: December 13, 2016
Pages: 379
My Rating: ★★★★☆
Overall Thoughts: Not the strongest novel in the series in my opinion, however it is very character driven and expands even more on the world/magic Rhodes has built thus far! The slow pacing/plotting and introduction to certain characters/motives really made the tone of this novel feel rather off than previous novels! However, the ending definitely will leave you eager for Book 6!
5.Take The Key And Lock Her Up by Ally Carter (Embassy Row #3)
Take The Key And Lock Her Up Full Review
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Release Date: December 27, 2016
Pages: 336
My Rating: ★★★★☆
Overall Thoughts: Carter delivers such originality to her stories, there are twists and turns you don’t see coming. There are new characters introduced just in this final novel that Carter manages to create so memorably! Grace’s repetitive narrative, lack of side-characters prevalent in previous novels and overly cryptic characters made this novel rather confusing at times due to lack of info which made this a little disappointing! However, Carter ties up the story delivering a satisfying conclusion to Grace’s adventures on Embassy Row!
6.History Is All You Left Me by Adam Silvera
History Is All You Left Me Full Review
Publisher: Soho Teen
Release Date: January 17, 2017
Pages: 294
My Rating:★★★★☆ ½
Overall Thoughts: Told in Griffin’s POV’s (History & Today) we come to understand how his best-friend +first boyfriend Theo, died. Through out this novel are themes of love friendship, love/loss + acceptance. Through the writing the characters truly come to life. This is a gem of a story you don’t want to miss!
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Uncaged Wallflower by Jennae Cecelia