Historic but Fiction

The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood: A Book Review Genre: Literary Fiction Atwood writes an interesting remark on life, government totalitarianism, and ignorance of society in her book, The Handmaid’s Tale. Surrounding the narrator, Offred, throughout the story Atwood continuously has the reader guessing on what was going to happen. It is worth noting that … Continue reading Historic but Fiction →

The Handmaid’s Tale: Last Update

I fell behind on reading The Handmaid's Tale so please excuse this late update with most of the book jumbled together. The actual full review will be up on Sunday as per usual. Chapters 14 to End Discussion I feel like Boshra Rasti definitely was inspired by Atwood's story. The parallels between the two are … Continue reading The Handmaid’s Tale: Last Update →

Screaming for More

The Retreat by Sarah Pearse: A Book Review Genre: Thriller, Mystery Pearse does not disappoint in her sequel to The Sanatorium, The Retreat. Once again focusing on Detective Elin Warner in the mist of her uncertain future, Pearse captivates the reader with the intense suspense she inflicts among her stories. While two may be a … Continue reading Screaming for More →

Fairies Versus Aliens

Family Curse Field Notebooks by Tenacity Plys: A Book Review Genre: Science Fiction? Plys writes an interesting take on disappearances near woods. While fiction, much of what Plys writes can only be described as journal entries of something that could possibly be true. With nothing said outright except for in the “field notebooks”/”research material” found … Continue reading Fairies Versus Aliens →

Learning to Live

The Midnight Library by Matt Haig: A Book Review Genre: Fantasy Haig writes a difficult story to tell in his work The Midnight Library. Surrounding a depressed main character in the act of dying, Haig gives motivational one liners and interesting parallels to different regrets we might have throughout our lives. Even more interesting is … Continue reading Learning to Live →

Handmaid’s Tale Update 2

Chapters 8-13 Discussion Still feeling major 1984 vibes, but not as much as Chapters 1 through 7. I am no longer getting déjà vu of AHS either – but seriously, AHS writers should take notes. I read all of this in one night. I could not stand to put the book down. I can now … Continue reading Handmaid’s Tale Update 2 →

Philosophy and a Modern Twist

The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune: A Book Review Genre: Fantasy Klune writes an interesting story partially in line with George Orwell’s 1984. Focusing around an all-seeing government managing the registration of magical creatures, Klune discusses philosophy and propaganda throughout life as well as it’s effect on the beings surrounded by it. … Continue reading Philosophy and a Modern Twist →

Handmaid’s Tale Update 1

I meant to write something Sunday, but completely forgot so..... Chapters 1-7 Discussion I am feeling some major 1984 vibes here while also getting a deja vu of American Horror Story. Why towards the AHS? No idea. 1984 because of the continuous reference of everyone being watched. My questions are: is abortion illegal? have there … Continue reading Handmaid’s Tale Update 1 →

Not GoT – Not PJO – Better

House of Dragons by Jessica Cluess: A Book Review Genre: Fantasy Cluess writes a brilliant story invoking the master sense of George R. R. Martin’s Game of Thrones. Surrounding the tale of a whole different empire, Cluess has five houses all centering around a particular kind of dragon. At the death of the emperor, one … Continue reading Not GoT – Not PJO – Better →

Smart Minds, Killing Times

Inhuman Acts by Brooke L. French: A Book Review Genre: Thriller French hits every thriller mark in her debut novel, Inhuman Acts. Surrounding the story of Letty, readers are able to see a woman’s world crash around her even as she fights to remain upright – but that’s not all – something is going on … Continue reading Smart Minds, Killing Times →