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Review: Up All Night: 13 Stories between Sunset and Sunrise edited by Laura Silverman

 This is an anthology that has a common theme, but several genres throughout. I enjoyed all of the short stories - even the horror (I'm a giant wuss!). There was different representations weaved into the stories - disability, LGBTQIA+, and POC. I loved they all were in this anthology, as no anthology is complete without these stories/voices. The stories were also truly eclectic! In this one, my standouts were Old Rifts and Snowdrifts, and Under Our Masks. Both just really drew me in!  Overall, this anthology receives a 4/5 from me! Thanks to Algonquin for an eARC of this title in preparation for the publication and blog tour of this book!

Review: Any Way the Wind Blows by Rainbow Rowell

Any Way the Wind Blows was a fun read - I enjoyed how fun Baz and Simon and crew were, and generally how chaotic they are. It also was different to what I expected for this book, but that's not necessarily a bad thing! I had a giggle at them all attempting to adult because I genuinely have the same cluelessness. I also live for the chaotic nature of Penny Bunce, and I aspire to be like her lmao.  Although I enjoyed it, I feel like it didn't address Wayward Son very much, but then again that might have been the point.  Overall, I rate this a 4/5!  Thanks to PanMac for a copy of this for review.

Review: The Code of Us by Liv Evans

This book may be short, but wow it packs a PUNCH! The questionable ethics, the RI, the whole story - had me gripped from the first page! There were so many questions I had when reading this one, and it really kept me on the edge of the seat! This is definitely one I'd recommend to New Adult and Adult readers! Rating: 5/5 Thanks to Liv for sending me a copy of this book to review!

Review: The Queen Will Betray You by Sarah Henning

 The Queen WIill Betray You is an action packed book, the second in the Kingdoms of Sands and Sky series.  From the first page, I was hooked in with the plot. It kinda felt like Game of Thrones in a way, but more suited to a YA audience. The world is expanded, and we get a good storyline. It was a delight to read, and one I'd definitely recommend to those who like the princess bride/princess will save the day types.  I also kinda like the poisons/alchemy aspects in this one, I'm not sure why but it was kind of cool. Rating: 3.5/5 Tor Teen for an eARC of this title!

Review: Summer in the City of Roses by Michelle Ruiz Keil

 This one was interesting! It had mythology, and it was kinda historical (but also not in my eyes, but that's because I born in the late 90s hahaha).  It was also dark, and definitely combined both fantasy and realism - something I don't read a lot of. It was definitely something to me. I felt that Iph and Orr were written well as characters, and that is something I do appreciate in a book. The plot and world were a little odd to me, but that may have been just me at the time. Rating: 3.5/5 Thanks to Soho Press for an eARC of this book!

Review: Henry Hamlet's Heart by Rhiannon Wilde

 This book is a delightful coming of age queer OzYA, with a focus on the friends to lovers trope I can get around. It has a dramatics, it has a distinct sense of 2000s Australia, and a fun plot! Henry Hamlet sounds unlike most school captains - a little unpopular (hehe Spew Grant), but also down to have fun with the boiys (intentional spelling).  I loved having the side characters, and Len was 100% the opposite to Henry that it was kind of funny to me. I also found it compelling that it dealt not only with typical Australian high school scenarios, but also family.  It was definitely one with heart. Rating: 4.5/5 Thanks to UQP for a physical copy to review! :)