The Sanatorium by Sarah Pearse: A Book Review Genre: Thriller, Mystery You would think that Switzerland would be the most peaceful place in the world, but Sarah Pearse shows that it can be anything but in her novel, The Sanatorium. A stunning thriller that kept my on my toes the whole way through, The Sanatorium … Continue reading In a Remote Hotel… there is a killer on the loose
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Beautifully Done, Magically Wonderful
Kingdom of the Wicked by Kerri Maniscalco: A Book Review Genre: Fantasy I was hesitant at first with the “James Patterson Presents” banner at the top of the book since I am not a fan of James Patterson (I don’t like his writing style), however, everyone had good things to say about the series on … Continue reading Beautifully Done, Magically Wonderful
Welcome to Faerieland
The Cruel Prince by Holly Black: A Book Review Genre: Fantasy While slow to get into, Holly Black starts a thrilling story of two sisters coming into their own in a world that only seeks to destroy them in The Cruel Prince. In a quite masterful way, Black is able to make the two sisters … Continue reading Welcome to Faerieland
Good but Lacking
The Last Resurrectionist: Black as Night by Jack Hartford: A Book Review Genre: YA, Horror (?) [Disclaimer: I received a complementary version of this book through Voracious Readers Only.] Hartford starts an intriguing story in his novella, The Last Resurrectionist: Black as Night. Within the 47 pages, he is able to grow the questioning background … Continue reading Good but Lacking
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
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
Talents & Gifts
The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken: A Book Review Genre: Fantasy, Dystopia I wasn’t sure what to expect from The Darkest Minds as I tend to stay away from mainline popular culture books as the intense fan base typically leads me to disappointment. I also find that reading during the immediate reaction of publication creates … Continue reading Talents & Gifts
Master of Sorrows by Justin Travis Call: A Book Review
Genre: Fantasy (self-described as Epic Fantasy) I rather enjoyed this book. The amount of foreshadowing was reasonable so that although you knew something of the sort was going to happen, you did not know when. Call certainly knew how to use the suspense element as many times you though something big was going to happen … Continue reading Master of Sorrows by Justin Travis Call: A Book Review
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