The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow

September 9, 2019July 26, 2020 Rums the Reader22 Comments

In the early 1900s, a young woman embarks on a fantastical journey of self-discovery after finding a mysterious book in this captivating and lyrical debut. In a sprawling mansion filled with peculiar treasures, January Scaller is a curiosity herself. As the ward of the wealthy Mr. Locke, she feels little different from the artifacts that… Continue reading The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow

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What She Found in the Woods by Josephine Angelini

June 21, 2019June 21, 2019 Rums the Reader1 Comment

World-weary New York teen Magda is on her last chance. After setting off a scandal in the elite New York City private school scene, she’s been shipped off to her grandparents’ sleepy Pacific Northwest town to spend a summer under the radar and regain her equilibrium. Over-medicated and uninspired, she spends her days in a… Continue reading What She Found in the Woods by Josephine Angelini

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Love, Heather by Laurie Petrou

May 13, 2019May 13, 2019 Rums the Reader3 Comments

What you see isn't always what you get. Stevie never meant for things to go this far. When she and Dee--defiant, bold, indestructible Dee--started all this, there was a purpose to their acts of vengeance: to put the bullies of Woepine High School back in their place. And three months ago, Stevie believed they deserved… Continue reading Love, Heather by Laurie Petrou

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The Furies by Katie Lowe

December 16, 2018December 16, 2018 Rums the Reader24 Comments

I received a copy of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review - Thanks to the team at Harper Collins for sending me a copy! Title: The Furies Author: Katie Lowe Genre: Mystery & Thriller, General Fiction (Adult), Y/A Publisher: HarperCollins Publication Date: 2nd May 2019 Plot Overview: You’d kill to be… Continue reading The Furies by Katie Lowe

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We Told Six Lies by Victoria Scott

November 21, 2018November 21, 2018 Rums the Reader2 Comments

I received a copy of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review - Thanks to them and Entangled Publishing for sending me a copy. Title: We Told Six Lies Author: Victoria Scott Genre: Teen & Y/A Publisher: Entangled Publishing Publication Date: 5th February 2019 Plot Overview: Remember how many lies we told,… Continue reading We Told Six Lies by Victoria Scott

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And We Call It Love by Amanda Vink

November 18, 2018November 18, 2018 Rums the Reader28 Comments

I received this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review - Thanks to them and West 44 Books for sending me a copy! Title: And We Call It Love Author: Amanda Vink Genre: Teen & Y/A, Poetry Publisher: West 44 Books Publication Date: 1rst June 2019 Plot Overview: Clare and Zari are best… Continue reading And We Call It Love by Amanda Vink

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The Enchanted Sonata by Heather Dixon Wallwork

November 11, 2018November 11, 2018 Rums the Reader22 Comments

I was sent this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review - Thanks to them and the Wallworkshop for sending me a copy! Title: The Enchanted Sonata Author: Heather Dixon Wallwork Genre: General Fiction (Adult), Teens & Y/A Publisher: The Wallworkshop Publication Date: 23rd October 2018 Plot Overview: Clara Stahlbaum has her future… Continue reading The Enchanted Sonata by Heather Dixon Wallwork

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Outside by Sarah Ann Juckes

October 26, 2018November 2, 2018 Rums the Reader7 Comments

I was sent this book through NetGalley in exchange for a review - Thanks to them and Penguin Random House UK for sending me a copy! Title: Outside Author: Sarah Ann Juckes Genre: Teens & Y/A Publisher: Penguin Random House UK Publication Date: 3rd January 2019 Plot Overview: 'Here's the thing about being Inside. Ain't… Continue reading Outside by Sarah Ann Juckes

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The Boneless Mercies by April Genevieve Tucholke

October 21, 2018November 2, 2018 Rums the Reader8 Comments

I was sent this book through NetGalley to review - Thanks to Simon and Schuster UK for sending me a copy! Title: The Boneless Mercies Author: April Genevieve Tucholke Genre: Sci Fi & Fantasy, Teens & Y/A Publisher: Simon and Schuster UK Publication Date: 4th October 2018 Plot Overview: They called us the Mercies,… Continue reading The Boneless Mercies by April Genevieve Tucholke

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The Bird King by G. Willow Wilson

October 10, 2018November 2, 2018 Rums the Reader10 Comments

I was sent this book through Netgalley to review - a huge thank you to them and the team at Grove Atlantic for sending me a copy. I was so eager to read this book from the moment I read the synopsis and saw the cover, isn't it stunning? Title: The Bird King Author: G.… Continue reading The Bird King by G. Willow Wilson