Sci-Fi? Murder Mystery? Something in between? Come Find Me by Megan Miranda: A Book Review!

February 12, 2019February 11, 2019 Maria Casacalenda (Big City Bookworm)Leave a comment

Come Find Me Author: Megan Miranda Publisher: Crown Books for Young Readers Genre/Themes/Demo: Fiction, Mystery, Sci-Fi Release Date:January 29th 2019 Page Count: 336 Format: Audiobook via Scribd ISBN: 9780525578291 Author Website | Amazon | Chapters/Indigo | Goodreads Synopsis After surviving an infamous family tragedy, sixteen-year-old Kennedy Jones has made it her mission to keep her brother’s search through the cosmos alive. But then something disturbs the… Continue reading Sci-Fi? Murder Mystery? Something in between? Come Find Me by Megan Miranda: A Book Review!

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#Review: Echoes by Alice Reeds

August 7, 2018July 31, 2018 Maria Casacalenda (Big City Bookworm)3 Comments

Echoes Author: Alice Reeds Publisher: Entangled Teen Genre/Themes/Demo: YA, Mystery, Romance Release Date: August 7th 2018 Page Count: 400 Format: eARC via the Publisher ISBN: 9781640632479 Author Website | Book Depository | Amazon | Chapters/Indigo Goodreads | Kobo Synopsis They wake on a deserted island. Fiona and Miles, high school enemies now stranded together. No memory of how they got there. No plan to follow, no hope… Continue reading #Review: Echoes by Alice Reeds

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#Review: The Apocalypse Of Elena Mendoza by Shaun David Hutchinson

February 16, 2018 Maria Casacalenda (Big City Bookworm)3 Comments

The Apocalypse Of Elena Mendoza Author: Shaun David Hutchinson Publisher: Simon Pulse Genre/Themes/Demo: YA, Contemporary, Fantasy/Sci-Fi Release Date: February 6th 2018 Page Count: 448 Format: Hardcover ISBN: 9781481498548 Author Website | Book Depository | Amazon | Chapters/Indigo Goodreads | Kobo | Audible Quick Thoughts a nice conclusion to a loose trilogy multiple easter eggs to connect all of Hutchinson’s novels strangely, the virgin birth concept is easier to accept… Continue reading #Review: The Apocalypse Of Elena Mendoza by Shaun David Hutchinson

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#Review: Want (Want #1) by Cindy Pon

July 6, 2017July 5, 2017 Maria Casacalenda (Big City Bookworm)12 Comments

Want (Want, #1) Author: Cindy Pon Publisher: Simon Pulse Genre/Themes: YA, Science Fiction Release Date: June 13th 2017 Page Count: 336 Format: Hardcover ISBN: 9781481489225 Author Website | Book Depository | Amazon | Chapters/Indigo | Goodreads | Kobo | Audible Want has been on my most anticipated list since I heard about earlier this year and I’m so happy that I managed… Continue reading #Review: Want (Want #1) by Cindy Pon

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#Review: Boy Robot by Simon Curtis

October 24, 2016October 23, 2016 Maria Casacalenda (Big City Bookworm)6 Comments

Boy Robot Author: Simon Curtis Publisher: Simon Pulse Genre/Themes: YA, Sci-Fi, LGBT Release Date: October 25th 2016 Page Count: 415 Format: ARC ISBN: 9781481475648 Author Website | Book Depository | Amazon | Chapters/Indigo | Goodreads *I was offered an ARC of Boy Robot by Simon Curtis from Simon & Schuster Canada in exchange for an honest… Continue reading #Review: Boy Robot by Simon Curtis

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FAN EXPO DAY 3: SATURDAY

September 11, 2015February 23, 2016 Maria Casacalenda (Big City Bookworm)4 Comments

The third day of the convention, a.k.a. the busiest day falls on a Saturday. It is almost impossible to get any shopping done on this day as the show floor is completely packed which makes it really difficult to see what the vendors have to offer. Saturday is best for any photo ops, autographs or… Continue reading FAN EXPO DAY 3: SATURDAY

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WWW Wednesday – August 19th 2015

August 19, 2015February 22, 2016 Maria Casacalenda (Big City Bookworm)3 Comments

Time for another WWW Wednesday (a theme hosted by Should Be Reading) WWW Wednesday requires you to answer three questions: • What are you currently reading? • What did you recently finish reading? • What do you think you’ll read next? WHAT ARE YOU CURRENTLY READING? Stand-Off Author: Andrew Smith Publisher: Simon & Schuster Canada… Continue reading WWW Wednesday – August 19th 2015

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City of the Lost: Part One (Review)

July 8, 2015February 23, 2016 Maria Casacalenda (Big City Bookworm)2 Comments

City of the Lost: Part One Author: Kelley Armstrong Publisher: Random House Canada Genre: Fiction, Mystery, Sci-Fi? Release Date: June 30th 2015 Page Count: 45 Format: eBook ISBN: 9780345816153 Author Website | Kobo | Goodreads I think the concept behind this story is pretty unique and intriguing. To have a new part of the story published weekly,… Continue reading City of the Lost: Part One (Review)

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Thursday Quotables – July 2nd 2015

July 2, 2015February 22, 2016 Maria Casacalenda (Big City Bookworm)Leave a comment

Thursday Quotables is a weekly meme hosted by Bookshelf Fantasies. This weekly feature is the place to highlight a great quote, line, or passage discovered during your reading each week. This week I’ll be highlighting quotes from From A Distant Star by Karen McQuestion. THE NOvel — From A Distant Star Author: Karen McQuestion Publisher:… Continue reading Thursday Quotables – July 2nd 2015

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From A Distant Star (Book Review)

June 30, 2015February 23, 2016 Maria Casacalenda (Big City Bookworm)6 Comments

From A Distant Star Author: Karen McQuestion Publisher: Skyscape Genre: Young Adult, Science Fiction, Romance Release Date: May 19th 2015 Page Count: 272 Format: eBook ARC provided by NetGalley ISBN: 9781477830178 Author Website | Book Depository | Amazon | Chapters/Indigo | Goodreads “People change even under the best circumstances. And when you pull them back from death’s… Continue reading From A Distant Star (Book Review)