Chelsey Reviews
Trial by Fire
Chelsey talks about Trial by Fire, a novel where witches burn scientists and your own worsy enemy is yourself. Sounds like a good time. Right?
Illuminae
This book was everywhere at BEA. and I mean EVERYWHERE. Usually we had to fight people tooth and limb for a soft cover ARC that didn't even have cover art yet, but there was this big, flashy hardcover...
Everything, Everything
Everything Everything is a cheerful and uplifting read, though sometimes forcefully so. Anyone who loves TFIOS and other medi-dramas will really enjoy this novel.
Another Day
Rhiannon trying to understand A’s perspective is like trying to describe a colour to someone who has never seen it before. This means that as her brain and yours try to comprehend A's nature, you can ...
Goodbye Stranger
The synopsis of Goodbye Stranger doesn't do the book justice. It's thoughtful and sweet, keeping its major theme of change in sight without getting overly dramatic.
Finding Audrey
This a good book if you want to talk about mental illness, not good if you want a romance novel. Audrey isn't the most fascinating main character, but its a good starting place for a dialogue about me...
Alive
Alive tells its story so well that I am worried that sequel will never measure up to it. Everything from the pacing to the plot makes this Lord of the Flies turned dystopian fiction a must-read.
Shadow Scale (and Seraphina) by Rachel Hartman
Shadow Scale and Seraphina are a smart must-read for anyone who love medieval fantasy, strong heroines, or dragons.
Tear You Apart
This is a fun read that avoids a lot of cliches.
Wayward Tide/ Passage Home
The Wayward Tide is a modern victorian epic following Rachel as she crosses continents and lives out her life. Never a dull moment this novel is full of adventure, romance and just plain interesting p...
Blue Lily, Lily Blue
There is nothing not love about these books. Characters, plot, writing style, symbolism, humor. You name it you got. The challenge is waiting for the last one.
Afterworlds
Chelsey talks about Scott Westerfeld's newest book Afterworlds. A YA book about writing YA books. Very meta, but still very fun
Clariel
We waited years for Clariel to come out. Years. So many years we forgot that we were waiting. Getting our hands on a copy of this book felt impossibly good.
The Enchanter’s Heir
Great if you've read the rest of the series and are looking for more. Not a great introduction to the series.
Fangirl
Chelsey talks about Rainbow Rowell's coming of age novel Fangirl. A book that served as a blast of university nostalgia. Right in the face.