Nowhere but Here by Katie McGarry

It's hard to believe that I first read this book back in 2015! I loved it even more the second time. Re-reading it was such a comfort, like curling up with a warm, fuzzy blanket. 

Diving into this world makes my real-world problems fade away. 

494 pages

Devils & Thieves by Jennifer Rush

Summary: ""In a world of magical motorcycle gangs, eighteen-year-old Jemmie Carmichael taps into her magical abilities to stop an evil spell before it can be fulfilled."

Okay, so what could you want more in a book than motorcycle clubs and magic?

Well, a sensible plot along with actual character development would be a place to start. 

As I loved Jennifer Rush's Altered series, I couldn't wait to get my hands on her newest YA novel. And wow, I can't believe this book was actually published! It honestly felt like I was reading a first draft. I can't describe my disappointment with how flat the world-building is and timeline of the story. I wouldn't recommend reading this book to anyone. 

328 pages

Long Way Home by Katie McGarry
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was high on my list when I saw Laura posted a review. 

That prompted me to hurry up and pick up this story, and since she basically summed up the story and my feelings, I don't have much more to add. I definitely agree that I wish there had been more interaction between some of my favorite teenage characters, but that didn’t take away from how much I enjoyed this story.

If Katie McGarry wrote legal briefs, I would read them. She has a magic touch when it comes to writing, much like Colleen Hoover and Sarah Fine. There's something about the way they all craft stories that is completely undeniable. They could partner to write a self-help book (a genre I typically hate), about slug farms (um...what?), with an emphasis on quantum mechanics (blech), and I WOULD READ THAT BOOK.

Pages: 408

Nowhere but Here by Katie McGarry

Summary: "When a reluctant visit turns into an extended summer vacation among relatives Emily never knew she had, one thing becomes clear: nothing is what it seems. Not the club, not her secret-keeping father and not Oz, a guy with suck-me-in blue eyes who can help her understand them both."

Nowhere but Here is the first installment in the Thunder Road series, a new series by Katie McGarry. The next installment, Walk the Edge, comes out in March 2016. 



494 pages