Author: Aila J.

Girl Out Of Water Review: Skateboarding and Surfing in the Summer

Girl Out Of Water Review: Skateboarding and Surfing in the Summer

This book, which delves into the life of Anise during the summer between her junior and senior year of high school, was an amazingly refreshing read featuring a main character that goes through incredible character growth, all the while learning what home really means to her. Silverman writes Anise’s teen voice with a gripping tone […]

April 25, 2017 | 15 Comments
Queens of Geek Review: Relatable, Realistic, and Inspiring Adventure Between Friends

Queens of Geek Review: Relatable, Realistic, and Inspiring Adventure Between Friends

I absolutely adored this book and all the characters that came with it. Queens of Geek follows three Australian friends as they travel together to a geeky convention over the weekend, creating a story of self-discovery while dealing with societal issues relevant to the current time. Readers get to read through the first person POV’s of […]

April 7, 2017 | 16 Comments
Duels and Deception Review: Pistols At Dawn! Or What About A Duel of Wit?

Duels and Deception Review: Pistols At Dawn! Or What About A Duel of Wit?

If you’re looking for an adorable book with quirky and lovable characters, a fun mystery, a sweet and slow-burning romance, and witty dialogue that is guaranteed to make you crack up in laughter, look no further. Anstey’s YA regency provides all of that and more, delighting this reader from the first page to last. Although […]

March 27, 2017 | 24 Comments
Shadow Run Review: Fast-Paced, Kickass Action, Diverse, Underdog Scifi Story

Shadow Run Review: Fast-Paced, Kickass Action, Diverse, Underdog Scifi Story

This book was seriously out of this world – I pretty much read it in one sitting! With a diverse cast of characters, phenomenal world-building, and full of heart-stopping action that keeps readers on their toes, Shadow Run introduces us to space like we’ve never seen before. I absolutely adored the crew of the Kaitan Heritage, […]

March 6, 2017 | 16 Comments