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Welcome back, everyone! I'm Paige, and today I'm doing a review of "Sheine Lende" by Darcie Little Badger. In the evolving landscape of middle-grade literature, this author is a beacon of innovative storytelling. Her books offer tales filled with magic and mystery but also profoundly explore themes of cultural identity, family, and the importance of heritage- a unique combination that I'm so excited to talk about in this post. So, what is Sheine Lende about? Well, "Elatsoe" was released first, back in 2020, and introduced a 17-year-old Lipan Apache girl named Elatsoe. She has a unique gift inherited from her ancestors- the ability to summon dead creatures. " Sheine Lende," set to release in April 16, 2024, is a prequel about her great-grandmother , who has the same ability. I read Elatsoe in preparation for this post, but you can understand this book even without reading Elatsoe. the heart of shiene lende Shane, Elatsoe's grandmother, emba

Featuring "Fourth Wing" by Rebecca Yarros, The Empyrean Book One Introduction "Fourth Wing" was on the New York Times's fiction best-seller list over than six months, and it spent three months at #1 ( source ). It's safe to say that I had high expectations for this book, but it didn't even meet the bare minimum.  Hi, I'm Paige. I review YA novels here at Pages of Perfiction, and I'm so happy you stumbled upon this tiny corner of the internet. I just wanted to quickly clarify that everyone has different reading opinions, and these are just mine. No hate at all to the author. I'm talking about points I disliked, but other people might have loved the overall narrative. Without further ado, let's jump into this week's book review! Song I'm Currently Listening To: "Chapter Two: Ash" by Chloe Mae. It's different from what I usually listen to, but it's really good! Book I'm Currently Reading: "Elatsoe" by

Featuring "The Last Dragon King" by Leia Stone, "Age 16" by Rosena Fung, "The Wife You Know" by Chad Zunker, and "Every Silent Thing" by Alan Brenham  Introduction Hello everyone, and welcome back to Pages of Perfiction! Today, I'm doing a quick post: bite-sized book reviews for four books I've recently read.  Let me know in the comments which one of these books are the most appealing to you! "The Last Dragon King" by Leia Stone (Kings of Avalier book one) No. Just no. This YA fantasy left me pacing angrily in my room and venting to my friends. Here's why: Characters: In the beginning, the characters seemed lovable, but as the story continued, the protagonist acted more and more like a pick-me . "I don't like dresses, I'm so unique, I should marry the king because I'm so different" Weird references to wombs every few pages: I have no idea what was up with this, but literally every 3 pages the word &quo

This post is primary spoiler-free, and the mild spoilers included won't take away from the book. Twenty teenagers enter. Only five become guardians. Yahshi Konya shouldn’t be one of them. With low test scores, his selection for the Empire’s boarding school raises red flags. The guardians are offering him the opportunity of a lifetime, but at what cost? Taking a chance, he joins the aggressive military program and strikes an alliance with two trainees. Vell, the only girl, and Pinto, the overachiever. United, they tackle relentless challenges, watching their competitors dwindle. But the Academy is not what it seems. When dangerous truths emerge, Yahshi finds himself killing his friendships—and possibly his humanity. Hello and welcome to Pages of Perfiction! For those of you who are new here, I'm Paige and I post YA book reviews on this tiny corner of the internet. Today, I'm going to be sharing a review of Nightshade Academy , a fantasy/dystopian novel by Mel Torrefranca, a

The Kane Chronicles, Book One Hey there, everyone! Welcome to this review session. I'm Paige, and today, I’m beyond excited to share my honest thoughts on The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan, book one of The Kane Chronicles. Brace yourselves, because this book took me on an unforgettable journey filled with both laughter and mythological mystery. I was torn between awarding it four or five stars because it struck the perfect balance between humor and myth. However, after careful consideration, I've settled on giving it a solid four-star rating. So, let's dive right in and find out why. We’ll be covering three things in this review: a spoiler-free summary, my thoughts/the book’s statistics, and the rating breakdown. Summary of the book/Teaser: "The Red Pyramid" by Rick Riordan is an exhilarating adventure that immerses readers in the captivating world of Egyptian mythology. The story follows Carter and Sadie Kane, two siblings with a complicated family history, as

The False Prince by Jennifer A. Neilsen Hey, everyone! Thanks for stopping by. I'm Paige, and today we'll be diving into my honest (but brief) review of "The False Prince" by Jennifer A. Nielsen. Before we begin, I want to let you know that this post will be quick and fairly spoiler-free, only covering information revealed in the first ten-ish chapters. So, let's get started! Summary of the book/Teaser: "The False Prince" takes place in the fictional land of Carthya, nestled between Avenia and Britain. The story revolves around the royal family of Carthya, particularly King Eckbert, Queen Erin, and their two sons, Prince Darious and Prince Jaron. However, tragedy strikes when the royal family meet a devastating fate one by one, leaving the throne without a rightful heir.  Enter Sage, the intriguing protagonist with a mysterious past, who finds himself part of more than what he bargained for. Adopted by a man named Connor, Sage becomes part of a daring sc