haleylynnthomas22Aug 8, 20203 minStay Gold by Tobly McSmith (a review)Genre: YA Contemporary Length: 357 pages Rating: 4.5 ⭐️ Plot: The novel follows two teens navigating high school. Pony is a trans boy who...
haleylynnthomas22Aug 1, 20205 minJune-July Reading Wrap-Up and StatsMonthly Stats (YTD) Books Read (completed): 16 (72) Total Pages Read: 5,933 (25,407) Average Rating: 3.80 (4.03) Average # of Pages per...
haleylynnthomas22Jul 25, 20202 minHouse of Dragons by Jessica Cluess (a review)Genre: YA Fantasy Length: 431 pages Rating: 4.5 ⭐️ Plot: The emperor has died and noble dragon riders are called to compete in four...
haleylynnthomas22Jul 18, 20204 minHow Accurate are Goodreads' Recommendations? (Sadie by Courtney Summers and More)When you mark a book as read on Goodreads they will recommend you another book based on that book (provided you enjoyed it). I chose...
haleylynnthomas22Jul 11, 20205 minA Very Delayed April-May Reading Wrap-Up and Stats Monthly Stats (YTD) Books Read (completed): 28 (56) Total Pages Read: 9,334 (19,474) Average Rating: 4.09 stars (4.21 stars) Average # of...
haleylynnthomas22Jul 5, 20204 minThe Mid-Year Book Freakout TagMy first tag on the blog! This is an incredibly popular tag on Youtube among people who make bookish related content. I'll link the...
haleylynnthomas22Jun 13, 20202 min2020 (a joke review)Genre: Dystopian Length: 366 pages (days) Rating: 0 stars Plot: A young woman tries to navigate a world under the rule of a questionable...
haleylynnthomas22Jun 3, 20202 min3 Talented Black Authors to Support Right NowSign the Justice for George Floyd Petition: https://www.change.org/p/mayor-jacob-frey-justice-for-george-floyd I am still officially on a...
haleylynnthomas22May 28, 20201 minTaking a BreakDear Readers, Due to some unforeseen circumstances I will be taking a break from this blog. I know I've taken long breaks before, but my...
haleylynnthomas22May 22, 20201 minSeeking a Literary Agent Diaries - Chapter One+There will be no blog next weekend (May 30/June 1). The next blog will be June 6th. #literaryagent #writing #bookblogger #vlog #bookreviews
haleylynnthomas22May 16, 20202 minClap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo (a review)Genre: YA Contemporary (Poetry) Length: 417 pages Rating: 5 stars Plot: Yahaira is a girl growing up in the United States. Camino is a...
haleylynnthomas22May 9, 20204 minRecommending Reads: Based on Your Hogwarts HouseI placed book characters into Hogwarts houses! For each of the four houses I chose two characters/books that, based on your house and...
haleylynnthomas22May 6, 20202 min4 Books to Read During Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (Bonus Blog)1. The Astonishing Color of After by Emily X. R. Pan This YA magical realism novel follows 15 year old Leigh who is convinced that her...
haleylynnthomas22May 2, 20205 minA Nostalgic Look Back at: The Bunnicula Books by James Howe (50th Blog)The Bunnicula books are favorites from my childhood. Bunnicula is actually the book that inspired me to be a writer. I have more...
haleylynnthomas22Apr 24, 20204 minMarch Reading Wrap-UpMonthly Stats (YTD) Books Read (completed): 13 (28) Total Pages Read: 4,379 (10,140) Average Rating: 4.48 (4.34) Average # of Pages per...
haleylynnthomas22Apr 18, 20203 minIf I Could Only Have 5 Books in Quarantine/Lock-downSince we're all stuck in quarantine, I thought it might be fun to do a blog on what five books I would keep with me if I could only have...
haleylynnthomas22Apr 4, 20204 minA Guide to: The Giver Quartet by Lois Lowry*March reading wrap-up was accidentally deleted. Wrap-up will be posted once I've redone it. Please note this blog contains some light...
haleylynnthomas22Mar 28, 20202 minA Review of: With the Fire on High by Elizabeth AcevedoGenre: YA Contemporary Length: 388 pages Rating: 5 stars Plot: Emoni is a senior in high school with a real talent and passion (or as her...
haleylynnthomas22Mar 21, 20202 minA SPOILER FREE Review of: The Truly Devious trilogy by Maureen JohnsonGenre: YA mystery Length: Truly Devious: 416 pages The Vanishing Stair: 369 pages The Hand on the Wall: 368 pages Ratings: Truly Devious:...
haleylynnthomas22Mar 15, 20202 minA Review of: The Lady's Guide to Petticoats and Piracy by Mackenzi Lee (Montague Siblings #2)Genre: YA Historical Fiction Length: 442 pages Rating: 5 stars Plot: This novel is a sequel to The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue...
