From Goodreads: "Let me make it in time. Let me meet Shadow. The guy who paints in the dark. Paints birds trapped on brick walls and people lost in ghost forests. Paints guys with grass growing from their hearts and girls with buzzing lawn mowers." It’s the end of Year 12. … [Read more...]
GRACELING, by Kristin Cashore
Hello swoonies! As you know, Alison did a Swoony Boy Alert on Prince Po from Graceling not too long ago. I was totally convinced by her post (and by the enthusiasm from Leiah) to finally read Graceling. Oh wow. I don't need to do a full-blown review here - we've already pimped … [Read more...]
ASHES, by Ilsa J. Bick
Welcome back! Today we're feeling extra lucky. Lo's adorable sister (aka Lo's Smister) has finally given in to our begging joined the Swoontini team(!!), and will be helping us bring you more Swoony Recs. So have a seat, grab a peppermint mocha, and let's all settle in for some … [Read more...]
HOURGLASS by Myra McEntire
Hello swoonies! First? SOME SWOONAGE: OH SNAP! We're bringing out the big guns. Go ahead, stare. I know I won't be judging you. I looked at it for about 20 minutes before I was able to continue typing. So, why the big guns, you ask? Well, today's Swoony Rec is HOURGLASS by … [Read more...]
The Curse Worker Series, by Holly Black
Both titles available at Mysterious Galaxy Bookstore Website White Cat: Cassel comes from a family of curse workers—people who have the power to change your emotions, your memories, your luck, all by the slightest touch of their hands. Since curse work is illegal, they’re all … [Read more...]
