Sarah Evermotion's Book Thoughts
A Reading Journal
TL;DR: Fun and genuinely spooky! Think Goosebumps but much more modern. Source: NetGalley, thank you to the publisher! Plot: A tale of terror to test a new camper, it follows the story of Tasha as she hunts down the Boo Hag lurking in her new neighborhood before it comes for her grandmother. Characters: I wouldn’t... Continue Reading →
Source: Netgalley - Many thank to the publisher!!TL;DR: An unexpectedly fun little fairy tale twist. Look forward to princesses with attitude and fair godmothers who hate their jobs. Plot: Rosamund must figure out this new place she's in and why, and figure out how to escape the Uponatimes. It has some unexpected twists along the... Continue Reading →
Source: Netgalley, my many thanks to the publisher!TL;DR: Such a fun, new and unique take on the Santa story. I really enjoyed this and genuinely hope there is a sequel! Plot: Juniper is looking for her Mom and ends up tangled up with Santa magic in a world where even Santa has become disillusioned. How... Continue Reading →
Source: NetGalley - Thank you Tor for the arc!TL;DR: An absolutely magical adventure novel about a young girl trying to save her family. Highly recommend. Plot: There are two distinct halves to the story, but it seems natural and reasonable for the setup. I liked that a lot, the plot is solid and well stitched... Continue Reading →
Source: NetGalley & the Publisher - Thank you!TL;DR: I loved this young reader adventure - enough that I'm going to pick up the others! Plot: Easy to follow but engaging with friendly writingCharacters: Very cute and I think will be relatable for most kids, especially girls who love animalsSetting: I know this is meant to... Continue Reading →
Source: NetGalley & the Publisher - Thank you!TL;DR: This was a fun, cleverly thought out fantasy story about a lonely young man in a wild new fantasy world. Plot: A bit slow to start, but once the story gets going the humor and intrigue really grab youCharacters: Very funny, very unique characters - with clever... Continue Reading →
Sarah Evermotion's Book Thoughts 