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  • The Perils of Paris by Ana T. Drew – 4 Star Review Book Reviews
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Book Review: The Future by Naomi Alderman

Posted on November 7, 2023 By Jenna No Comments on Book Review: The Future by Naomi Alderman

The Future—as the richest people on the planet have discovered—is where the money is. I was granted early access to The Future by Naomi Alderman through the HarperCollins Canada Frenzy influencer team. Thank you as always for the opportunity to read this book! My thoughts are my own and my review is honest. Please note…

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5 Star Review: The Scarlet Alchemist by Kylie Lee Baker

Posted on October 3, 2023 By Jenna No Comments on 5 Star Review: The Scarlet Alchemist by Kylie Lee Baker

Zilan dreams of becoming a royal alchemist, of providing for her family by making alchemical gold and gems for the wealthy to eat in order to stay young forever. But for now, she’s trapped in her impoverished village in southern China, practicing an illegal form of alchemy to keep food on the table—resurrecting the dead,…

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Book Review: A Tale of Two Princes by Eric Geron

Posted on January 13, 2023 By Jenna No Comments on Book Review: A Tale of Two Princes by Eric Geron

Will these long-lost twin princes be able to take on high school, coming out, and coronations together—or will this royal reunion quickly become a royal mess? I was granted eARC access to A Tale of Two Princes by Eric Geron courtesy of HarperCollins Canada as part of my participation in the HCC Influencers program. Thank…

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The Weight of Blood by Tiffany D. Jackson – 5 Star Review

Posted on September 11, 2022 By Jenna No Comments on The Weight of Blood by Tiffany D. Jackson – 5 Star Review

When Springville residents—at least the ones still alive—are questioned about what happened on prom night, they all have the same explanation… Maddy did it. I was granted complimentary eARC access to The Weight of Blood by Tiffany D. Jackson via NetGalley following my attendance at a #FrenzyPresents HarperCollins fall catalogue preview in August. Thank you…

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Babel by R.F. Kuang – 5 Star Review

Posted on August 20, 2022 By Jenna No Comments on Babel by R.F. Kuang – 5 Star Review

Traduttore, traditore: An act of translation is always an act of betrayal. I was granted complimentary eARC access to Babel by R. F. Kuang through participation in the HarperCollins Canada Influencer program following attendance of the #FrenzyPresents summer catalogue preview. Thank you to the team at HCC for arranging these ARC opportunities for us! My…

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The Dream Runners by Shveta Thakrar – 4 Star Review

Posted on June 28, 2022 By Jenna No Comments on The Dream Runners by Shveta Thakrar – 4 Star Review

Seven years ago, Tanvi was spirited away to the subterranean realm of Nagalok, where she joined the ranks of the dream runners: human children freed of all memory and emotion, who collect mortal dreams for the entertainment of the serpentine, immortal naga court. I was sent an ARC of The Dream Runners by Shveta Thakrar…

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Katzenjammer by Francesca Zappia – 4 Star Book Review

Posted on June 24, 2022 By Jenna No Comments on Katzenjammer by Francesca Zappia – 4 Star Book Review

Cat lives in her high school. She never leaves, and for a long time her school has provided her with everything she needs. But now things are changing. I was sent an ARC of Katzenjammer by Francesca Zappia from HarperCollins Canada after participating in the #FrenzyPresent summer preview 2022 event offered to HCC Influencers and…

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Out of the Blue by Jason June – 4 Star Review

Posted on May 30, 2022 By Jenna No Comments on Out of the Blue by Jason June – 4 Star Review

Crest is not excited to be on their Journey: the monthlong sojourn on land all teen merfolk must undergo. I was granted complimentary eARC access to Out of the Blue by Jason June after participating in a #FrenzyPresents preview event with the HarperCollins Canada Influencer team. Thank you for the NetGalley download! My thoughts are…

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The Circus Train by Amita Parikh – 3.5 Star Review

Posted on March 22, 2022 By Jenna No Comments on The Circus Train by Amita Parikh – 3.5 Star Review

Lena Papadopoulos has never quite found her place within the circus, even as the daughter of the extraordinary headlining illusionist, Theo. I was granted eARC access to The Circus Train by Amita Parikh through my participation in the HarperCollins Canada influencer program. Thank you to all involved in affording me this opportunity! My thoughts are…

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Blood Scion by Deborah Falaye – 4 Star Review

Posted on March 8, 2022 By Jenna No Comments on Blood Scion by Deborah Falaye – 4 Star Review

This is what they deserve. They wanted me to be a monster. I will be the worst monster they ever created. I was granted eARC access to Blood Scion by Deborah Falaye after attending the #FrenzyPresents YA catalogue preview in December 2021. Thank you for the opportunity! My thoughts are my own and my review…

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Gallant by V. E. Schwab – 5 Star Book Review

Posted on February 25, 2022 By Jenna No Comments on Gallant by V. E. Schwab – 5 Star Book Review

Everything casts a shadow. Even the world we live in. And as with every shadow, there is a place where it must touch. A seam, where the shadow meets its source. Gallant by V. E. Schwab is one of the two print ARCs I received from the HarperCollins Canada #FrenzyPresents winter 2022 catalogue preview event….

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Only a Monster by Vanessa Len – 5 Star Review

Posted on February 22, 2022 By Jenna No Comments on Only a Monster by Vanessa Len – 5 Star Review

It should have been the perfect summer. I was granted eARC access to Only a Monster by Vanessa Len via NetGalley in conjunction with the HarperCollins Canada Influencer program and #FrenzyPresents. Thank you for the opportunity! My thoughts are my own and my review is honest. Please note that this post contains affiliate links, which…

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Extasia by Claire Legrand – 3.5 Star Review

Posted on February 21, 2022 By Jenna No Comments on Extasia by Claire Legrand – 3.5 Star Review

Her name is unimportant. I was granted eARC access to Extasia by Claire Legrand via NetGalley in conjunction with the HarperCollins Canada Influencer program and #FrenzyPresents. Thank you for the opportunity! My thoughts are my own and my review is honest. Please note that this post contains affiliate links, which means there is no additional…

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When We Lost Our Heads by Heather O’Neill – 4 Star Review

Posted on February 1, 2022 By Jenna No Comments on When We Lost Our Heads by Heather O’Neill – 4 Star Review

A spellbinding story about two girls whose friendship is so intense it not only threatens to destroy them, it changes the trajectory of history. I was granted eARC access to When We Lost Our Heads by Heather O’Neill via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for the opportunity! My thoughts are my…

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This Woven Kingdom by Tahereh Mafi – 4 Star Review

Posted on January 31, 2022 By Jenna No Comments on This Woven Kingdom by Tahereh Mafi – 4 Star Review

Clashing empires, forbidden romance, and a long-forgotten queen destined to save her people—bestselling author Tahereh Mafi’s first in an epic, romantic trilogy inspired by Persian mythology. I was granted eARC access to This Woven Kingdom by Tahereh Mafi through the HarperCollins Canada Influencer program after attending the HCC #FrenzyPresents YA winter catalogue preview event. Thank…

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Daughter of the Moon Goddess – 3.5 Star Book Review

Posted on January 10, 2022 By Jenna No Comments on Daughter of the Moon Goddess – 3.5 Star Book Review

A captivating debut fantasy inspired by the legend of Chang’e, the Chinese moon goddess, in which a young woman’s quest to free her mother pits her against the most powerful immortal in the realm. I was granted eARC access to Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan via NetGalley by the HarperCollins Canada…

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Spell Sweeper by Lee Edward Födi [Blitz with Excerpt]

Posted on November 24, 2021 By Jenna No Comments on Spell Sweeper by Lee Edward Födi [Blitz with Excerpt]

Most students at Dragonsong Academy spend their days practicing spells and wielding wands, but after flunking her sixth-grade standardized tests, Cara Moone is on the fast track to becoming a MOP (a.k.a. Magical Occurrence Purger). Welcome to one of the November 24th stops on the book blast tour for Spell Sweeper by Lee Edward Födi…

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The Last Daughter of York by Nicola Cornick – 4 Star Review

Posted on November 17, 2021 By Jenna No Comments on The Last Daughter of York by Nicola Cornick – 4 Star Review

“An engaging, fast-paced read for fans of Philippa Gregory and of dual-timeline historical fiction.” —Library Journal I was granted eARC access to The Last Daughter of York by Nicola Cornick by HarperCollins Canada via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for the opportunity! My thoughts are my own and my review is…

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Act Cool by Tobly McSmith – 5 Star Book Review

Posted on October 20, 2021 By Jenna No Comments on Act Cool by Tobly McSmith – 5 Star Book Review

A trans teen walks the fine line between doing whatever it takes for his acting dream and staying true to himself in this moving, thought-provoking YA novel from the acclaimed author of Stay Gold. Welcome to my review post for Act Cool by Tobly McSmith! I received an ARC of Act Cool from the HarperCollins…

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The Color of Dragons by Salvatore & Lewis – 3.5 Star Review

Posted on October 19, 2021 By Jenna No Comments on The Color of Dragons by Salvatore & Lewis – 3.5 Star Review

Magic needs a spark. Welcome to my review post for The Color of Dragons by R. A. Salvatore & Erika Lewis! I am a member of the HarperCollins Canada influencer program and attended the HCC #FrenzyPresents YA fall preview event where this was one of the titles covered. I was then granted the opportunity to…

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