The Slumbering Prince by Carmen Dominique: A Book Review Genre: YA, Romance, Horror [I received a complementary version of this book through Voracious Readers Only.] I said that I was disappointed would be an understatement. Dominique’s The Slumbering Prince certainly had missed potential leading to it failing any test that could be given. Dominique had … Continue reading Lacking in Every Way
Category: Young Adult
Beautiful and Deadly
Girl, Serpent, Thorn by Melissa Bashardoust: A Book Review Genre: Fantasy Bashardoust certainly showed her love for fairytales and mythology in Girl, Serpent, Thorn and as a lover of both myself – she did a brilliant job. Weaving a story as classic as fairytales themselves, Bashardoust created something unique while still showing respect to those … Continue reading Beautiful and Deadly
Just Watch the Show
Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo: A Book Review Genre: Fantasy So, I am unsure of how I feel about this book. I do think that the hype around it is a little over-the-top and I do think that the idea has potential. Unfortunately, I don’t think that Bradugo pulls it off. Written in almost … Continue reading Just Watch the Show
Woman and Warrior
From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout: A Book Review Genre: Fantasy When I first started reading From Blood and Ash, I could not help but nerd out over the physical pages. The weight of the paper and ratio of white space to ink really appeal to me. I am not ashamed to admit … Continue reading Woman and Warrior
Before the Trilogy
Beneath the Keep by Erika Johansen: A Book Review Genre: Fantasy A prequel to a little known trilogy, I began this novel wondering why it was even written. By the time I reached the fifth chapter, I was unsure if the story was even needed seeing as it was taking place before the trilogy written … Continue reading Before the Trilogy
Internal Screaming Starting Now
One of Us is Lying by Karen M. McManus: A Book Review Genre: YA Realistic Fiction; Mystery I honestly did not expect to like this book as much as I have. First off, multiple first person narrators are not my thing - to the point that if I had known before picking up the book … Continue reading Internal Screaming Starting Now
The Weakness of being a Woman
She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan: A Book Review Genre: Fantasy with historical fiction Reading the summary for She Who Became the Sun, I instantly thought of the story of Mulan (not the Disney version, but rather the Mulan from the Ballad of Mulan). Unfortunately, I was slightly wrong. While taking inspiration from … Continue reading The Weakness of being a Woman
Small World, Big Choices, New Series
Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas: A Book Review Genre: Fantasy Maas tells the story of a girl who, after losing everything, works to find her vengeance. A coming-of-age story, Crescent City focuses on Bryce, a half-human girl, who’s world seems to be continuously crashing down. Focusing on her grief … Continue reading Small World, Big Choices, New Series
Cliche Telling
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas: A Book Review Genre: Fantasy Author's Note: I was encouraged to read the first of Maas’s Court series after expressing interest in her Crescent City series. Being told that A Court of Thorns and Roses was geared towards a more adult audience while Crescent City … Continue reading Cliche Telling
Down with the Bunnies
House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski: A Book Review Genre: Horror/ Suspense This was not an easy read. Half the time I was clawing my hair out. Confusing (to say the least) I still have no answers and actually have more questions than when I started out reading. As such, I don’t really have … Continue reading Down with the Bunnies
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