House of Salt and Sorrows by Erin A. Craig In a manor by the sea, twelve sisters are cursed. Annaleigh lives a sheltered life at Highmoor, a manor by the sea, with her sisters, their father, and stepmother. Once they were twelve, but loneliness fills the grand halls now that four of the girls’ lives have been…
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Heartless
Heartless by Marissa Meyer Long before she was the terror of Wonderland—the infamous Queen of Hearts—she was just a girl who wanted to fall in love. Catherine may be one of the most desired girls in Wonderland, and a favorite of the unmarried King of Hearts, but her interests lie elsewhere. A talented baker, all she wants…
The Evil Queen
The Evil Queen by Gena Showalter “Far, far away, in the magical realm of Enchantia, creatures of legend still exist, magic is the norm, and fairytales are real. Except, fairytales aren’t based on myths and legends of the past—they are prophecies of the future. Though Princess Everly Morrow was brought to the mortal realm as an infant,…
The Dark Descent Of Elizabeth Frankenstein
The Dark Descent Of Elizabeth Frankenstein by Kiersten White Elizabeth Lavenza hasn’t had a proper meal in weeks. Her thin arms are covered with bruises from her “caregiver,” and she is on the verge of being thrown into the streets . . . until she is brought to the home of Victor Frankenstein, an unsmiling,…
My Plain Jane
My Plain Jane by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, and Jodi Meadows You may think you know the story. After a miserable childhood, penniless orphan Jane Eyre embarks on a new life as a governess at Thornfield Hall. There, she meets one dark, brooding Mr. Rochester. Despite their significant age gap (!) and his uneven temper…
Strange and Unusual (OwlCrate July 2018)
What’s the best day of the month? Owl Crate day of course! I got my July box about a week ago and it’s pretty cool this month. The theme for July was Strange and Unusual. Let’s just go ahead and dive right in!! ^ So first off, I’m kind of in love with the spoiler…
The Dwarf Did It... 