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
Tag: YA
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
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
House of Shaking Update
Hey everyone! So I am still reading House of Leaves and am currently on Chapter 7. My brain hurts! But, thankfully, in a good way. Things didn't really start getting interesting until the third or so chapter, but now there seems to be an elegance of supernatural and insanity being intertwined. This book is supposedly … Continue reading House of Shaking Update
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