Justice Reads & Reviews

ABOUT THE BOOK: Light Years by Emily Ziff Griffin Publisher: Simon Pulse Release Date: September 5th, 2017 Genre: Young Adult Synopsis: As a mysterious virus infects the world’s population, a girl embarks on a quest to find a cure in this thrilling debut from Emily Ziff Griffin. Luisa is ready for her life to start. Five minutes ago. And she could be on her way, as her extraordinary coding skills have landed her a finalist spot for a fellowship sponsored by Thomas Bell, the world’s most brilliant and mercurial tech entrepreneur. Being chosen means funding, mentorship, and most importantly, freedom from her overbearing mother. Maybe Lu will even figure out how to control the rare condition that plagues her: whenever her emotions run high, her physical senses kick into overload, with waves of color, sound, taste, and touch flooding her body. But Luisa’s life is thrust into chaos as a deadly virus sweeps across the globe, killing thousands and sendin...

PRAISE FOR HUNTING PRINCE DRACULA “There are plenty of suspects and red herrings as well as tense escalations….A scenic, twisty mystery.” ― Kirkus Reviews   “Readers of the previous mystery will be thrilled to have more of this likable duo. [A] delightful romp into an 1888 Gothic mystery with a hint of romance.”                                             ― School Library Connection About the Book Title:  Hunting Prince Dracula Author:  Kerri Maniscalco Release Date:  September 19th Description: In this hotly anticipated sequel to the haunting #1 bestseller Stalking Jack the Ripper, bizarre murders are discovered in the castle of Prince Vlad the Impaler, otherwise known as Dracula. Could it be a copycat killer…or has the depraved prince been brought back to life?  Following the grief and horror of her discovery ...

I have to be honest and say that I really didn't care for the beginning of the story. Yes, we got our back story on Lazlo Strange but back a little too far in my opinion.  However, once Lazlo was grown, I was more intrigued.  I loved his snarky attitude towards the philosophers, towards life. I loved that he is a dreamer, not ready to settle into the ordinary.  He knew more was out there and he didn't want to give up on it, no matter how much others mocked him.  I listened to the audio book version, so if I spell the names wrong, that's why.  Thion Nero is such a spoiled aristocrat and I truly hated him from the first mention of him.  I felt bad for him in one moment and then went right back to hating him.   Sarai and her group of God-Spawn definitely threw me off in the beginning of the book, though it could've been due to me listening to an audio book rather than reading it.  I love the convenience of audio books, however, I ten...

Bog Tour:  Love is Both Wave and Particle By: Paul Cody   LOVE IS BOTH WAVE AND PARTICLE “My First Book for Teens” Publisher: Roaring Brook Press Release Date: August 1, 2017 Genre: Young Adult,  Contemporary, Romance Synopsis: This achingly beautiful novel considers how to measure love when it has the power to both save and destroy. Levon Grady and Samantha Vash are both students at an alternative high school for high-achieving but troubled teens. They have been chosen for a year-long project where they write their life stories and collect interviews from people who know them. The only rule is 100% confidentiality—they will share their work only with each other. What happens will transform their lives. Told from the perspectives of Levon, Sam, and all the people who know them best, this is a love story infused with science and the exploration of identity. Love Is Both Wave and Particle looks at how love beh...