Moxie by Jennifer Mathieu YA Fiction June 29, 2017 Roaring Book Press Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “It said girls are a revolutionary soul force that can change the world for real.” Vivian Carter is DONE. A junior at a small Texas high school where football is worshipped as a religion, Viv is tired of the misogyny in the school with the constant harassment, sexist dress code, and the football players getting away with murder. Her mom, a former Riot Grrrrl of the 90’s, Continue Reading
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Review: The Truth About Alice by Jennifer Mathieu
The Truth About Alice by Jennifer Mathieu YA Contemporary E book, 208 pages June 3, 2014 Roaring Brook Press Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “There are some things [...] that are easy to forgive. And there are some things that are just unforgivable.” The Truth About Alice by Jennifer Mathieu reminded me a little of Jay Asher’s 13 Reasons Why in the layout. Five students-the vindictive princess, the clueless jock, the outcast brain, the unintentional slut, and the scared social Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy… A review – Archangel's Assassin by Barbara Elsborg (paranormal mm/helyce) B review – Moxie by Jennifer Mathieu (fiction ya/tori) C+ review – The House on Foster Hill by Jaime Jo Wright (mystery romance inspirational/tori) C+ review – West Coast Love by Tif Marcelo (contemporary/mandi) C+ review – Sniper's Devotion by Christa Tomlinson (contemporary mm/mandi) C review – To the Duke, with Love by Amelia Grey (historical/sheena) C review – Spartan Heart by Jennifer Continue Reading
Tori and Mandi’s To-Be-Read in September List
Tori's TBR: A Conspiracy in Belgravia by Sherry Thomas 9/5- I thoroughly enjoyed book one of this series and can’t wait to see what Thomas has in store for our heroine in this historical fiction series that gender bends the legend of Sherlock Holmes. Review to come. Tower of Dawn by Sarah J. Maas-9/5-Referred to as the YA Game of Thrones, the 6th book in Maas’ epic Throne of Glass series is the one I’ve been waiting for. We are finally getting Chaol’s book and I for one am Continue Reading
Tori’s Best Reads for 2014
Per usual, I had a hard time picking out just a few books that blew me away this year. I LOVED THEM ALL!!! Well, most of them. My qualifications for bestest book EVAH isn’t flawless writing, intense subject matter, or where they fall on best selling lists, but rather the emotions they invoke in me while reading and what I’m left feeling when I’m finished. Push by Claire Wallis-A psychological romantic thriller that addresses the long term emotional and mental damage caused by childhood abuse Continue Reading
Our Best of 2014….So Far.
First, happy Fourth of July!! Go drink a beer and eat a hot dog! 2014 is half over and we wanted to take a moment to briefly reflect on our favorite books we've read so far this year. Tori: It’s hard for me to do lists like these. I wish I could list all the books I’ve read so far because regardless of any issues or misgivings...there is something I have enjoyed about each and everyone of them. Black Arts by Faith Hunter-A new beginning for Jane Yellowrock which blows the series Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy... A/B joint review - Shield of Winter by Nalini Singh (paranormal) B+ review - Wicked Temptation by Zoe Archer (historical) B review - Deeper Than Need by Shiloh Walker (suspense) B review - Grim Shadows by Jenn Bennett (paranormal historical) B review - The Truth About Alice by Jennifer Mathieu (YA) C review - Fall From India Place by Samantha Young (contemporary) C- review - The Scoundrel's Seduction by Jennifer Haymore (historical) C- review - Just One Night by Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy... A review - Burn by Calllie Hart (contemporary) B+ review - Tanya by Rebecca Rogers Maher (contemporary) B+ review - The Kraken King Parts 4-6 by Meljean Brook (steampunk) B- review - Sixth Grave from the Edge by Darynda Jones (paranormal) B- review - The Bastard by Inez Kelley (paranormal) C+ review - Love and Shenanigans by Zara Keane (contemporary) C+ review - Inn at Last Chance by Hope Ramsay (contemporary) C+ review - Four Weddings and a Break-Up by Elyssa Continue Reading
Smexy Rewind- 06/03
Here’s what posts Smexy featured on June 3rd in years past! Enjoy! Continue Reading