REVIEW: Heroine's Journey by Sarah Kuhn

**I received an ARC from Netgalley. In no way was I compensated for this review, and these are my honest opinions.**

Heroine's Journey by Sarah Kuhn

Release Date: July 5, 2018

My Rating: 4.75 stars

Summary: The final book in the smart, snarky, and action-packed Heroine series completes the "Heroic Trio" as Bea Tanaka joins her sister, Evie, and diva Aveda Jupiter in their quest to free San Francisco from its demon portal problem

If there's one thing Beatrice Tanaka never wanted to be, it's normal. But somehow, her life has unfolded as a series of "should haves." Her powers of emotional projection should have made her one of the most formidable superheroes of all time. And she should have been allowed to join her older sister Evie as a full-fledged protector of San Francisco, pulverizing the city's plethora of demon threats.

But Evie and her superheroing partner, Aveda Jupiter, insist on seeing Bea as the impulsive, tempestuous teenager she used to be--even though she's now a responsible adult. And that means Bea is currently living a thoroughly normal life. She works as a bookstore lackey, hangs out with best friends Sam Fujikawa and Leah Kim, and calms her workplace's more difficult customers. Sure, she's not technically supposed to be playing with people's mental states. But given the mundanity of her existence, who can blame her?

When a mysterious being starts communicating with Bea, hinting at an evil that's about to overtake the city, she seizes the opportunity, hoping to turn her "should haves" into the fabulous heroic life she's always wanted. But gaining that life may mean sacrificing everything--and everyone--she holds dear...

REVIEW: Final Draft by Riley Redgate

**I received an ARC from Netgalley. These are my honest opinions, and in no way was I compensated for this review.**

Final Draft by Riley Redgate

Release Date: June 12, 2018

My Rating: 4.25 stars

Summary: The only sort of risk 18-year-old Laila Piedra enjoys is the peril she writes for the characters in her stories: epic sci-fi worlds full of quests, forbidden love, and robots. Her creative writing teacher has always told her she has a special talent. But three months before her graduation, he's suddenly replaced—by Nadiya Nazarenko, a Pulitzer Prize–winning novelist who is sadistically critical and perpetually unimpressed.

At first, Nazarenko’s eccentric assignments seem absurd. But before long, Laila grows obsessed with gaining the woman’s approval. Soon Laila is pushing herself far from her comfort zone, discovering the psychedelic highs and perilous lows of nightlife, temporary flings, and instability. Dr. Nazarenko has led Laila to believe that she must choose between perfection and sanity—but rejecting her all-powerful mentor may be the only way for Laila to thrive.

LIST: happy pride month!

Happy pride month!! I put together a list of LGBTQIAP+ books, which I totally meant to post yesterday but time got away from me. Special shout outs to Charlotte (inkslippers.blogspot.com), who helped me put a lot of this list together and to Alexis (lacyliteracy.com), who helped proofread this. Also check out LGBTQ Reads, a great resource with way more books!

Please note that I am human and make mistakes, so if there is one in this list, just @ me! (I haven't read everything on this list either.) And also, this is not a complete list of the books available nor will it ever be a complete list because of all the books that unfortunately escape the mainstream radar and/or that are being written right now, and this list only includes YA books. Next, not all tw's are noted, so please google them. Again, I haven't read all of these books, but usually you can find major ones in non-spoiler reviews. Final note, please don't forget to read some #ownvoices books this month and not just mlm books written by white women; there's so much more out there for you.