The Book Shire

book recommendations

A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab

Synopsis:  Kell is one of the last Travelers—rare magicians who choose a parallel universe to visit. Grey London is dirty, boring, lacks magic, ruled [...]

Mosquitoland by David Arnold

Another book hyped to the point of no return… Look, guys, I wanted to love this book. I heard great things upon even greater things about it over the course [...]

The Jewel by Amy Ewing

Ugh. I so wanted to like The Jewel. My sweet husband gave it to me as part of my first ever book box from him, and I am all about that YA dystopian life. But [...]

Best Books of 2015

It's a little late, but I figured it was about time to compile my Best of list for 2015. I know how eager y'all must be (this is a big deal, after all), [...]

Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys

So, I guess I shouldn’t be surprised that this book wrecked me. Truly and utterly destroyed. I think I found pieces of my vital organs scattered under [...]

The Love That Split the World by Emily Henry

WHOA. Slow the phones and stop the presses. I just need a second. Whew… Okay. I think I’m ready to write this review now (though there’s absolutely no [...]

Flash Fiction Reviews: February 2015

Okay, okay, I know I've been off the radar in 2015. Life's been pretty busy over here - I won't bore you with the details - so I haven't had a lot of time [...]

Unforgettable Reads of 2014

If you're looking for new reading material for the New Year, look no further. I've gathered a list of the best books I read in 2014, and there's something for [...]

The Real Boy by Anne Ursu

Unfortunately, this review is going to have to be short and sweet because I'm behind on posting and the New Year is almost upon us. Forgive me. Here's [...]