Book Reviews

Fast and Fun Learning in Alexander the Great || AUDIOBOOK REVIEW

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Alexander the Great: Student of Aristotle, Descendant of Heroes by in60Learning 5/5 STARS Genre: Historical Non-Fiction Author: in60Learning Published: January 2018 Publisher: in60Learning Audiobook Length: 1 hour Page Count Equivalent: 41 pages {kindle edition} Review on Goodreads A big thanks to in60Learnings for providing me with a copy of this audiobook in exchange for an … Continue reading Fast and Fun Learning in Alexander the Great || AUDIOBOOK REVIEW

Fast Fletching in Halt’s Peril || BOOK REVIEW

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Halt's Peril by John Flanagan 5/5 STARS Genre: Fantasy, Children's Fiction Author: John Flanagan Published: 2009 Publisher: Random House Australia Pages: 440 {paperback} Review on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing As always a fantastic read. I don’t think it’s possible to go wrong with any of the Ranger’s Apprentice books! I loved how simple the … Continue reading Fast Fletching in Halt’s Peril || BOOK REVIEW

Swash-Buckling Sirens in To Kill a Kingdom || BOOK REVIEW

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To Kill a Kingdom by Alexandra Christo 4.5/5 STARS Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy [Paranormal], Retelling [The Little Mermaid] Author: Alexandra Christo Published: March 2018 Publisher: Bonnier Pages: 368 {paperback} Reivew on Goodreads Thank you Allen & Unwin for sending me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review! Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing … Continue reading Swash-Buckling Sirens in To Kill a Kingdom || BOOK REVIEW

Jumping into Books in Inkspell || BOOK REVIEW

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Inkspell by Cornelia Funke 3.5/5 STARS Genre: Children's Fiction, Fantasy Author: Cornelia Funke Published: October 2005 Publisher: Chicken House Pages: 655 {paperback} Review on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing Oh my lord, I finally finished this book. I don’t know why I found this story so hard to read and get done - I have … Continue reading Jumping into Books in Inkspell || BOOK REVIEW

Angry Nazis in Wolf Children || BOOK REVIEW

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Wolf Children by Paul Dowswell 5/5 STARS Genre: Historical Fiction, Children's Fiction Author: Paul Dowswell Published: October 2017 Publisher: Bloomsbury Pages: 288 {paperback} Review on Goodreads Thank you to Bloomsbury for sending me a copy of this in exchange for an honest review! Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing This was such an interesting read. I've not … Continue reading Angry Nazis in Wolf Children || BOOK REVIEW

Fabulous Fae in The Darkest Part of the Forest || BOOK REVIEW

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The Darkest Part of the Forest by Holly Black 5/5 STARS Genre: Paranormal Fantasy, Young Adult Author: Holly Black Published: Indigo Publisher: January 2015 Pages: 335 {paperback} 5 of 5 stars Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing I LOVED THIS SO MUCH. I can't believe just how much I enjoyed this book. I'm buzzing from how much … Continue reading Fabulous Fae in The Darkest Part of the Forest || BOOK REVIEW

Kick-Ass Fighting in Daughter of Smoke and Bone || BOOK REVIEW

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Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor 4.5/5 STARS Genre: Paranormal Fantasy, Young Adult Author: Laini Taylor Published: September 2011 Publisher: Hodder Pages: 420 {paperback} Review on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing This book was awesome!! I’m so pleased that I finally read it. I totally understand now why everyone obsesses over Taylor’s books … Continue reading Kick-Ass Fighting in Daughter of Smoke and Bone || BOOK REVIEW

Slippery Snakes in The Reptile Room | BOOK REVIEW

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The Reptile Room by Lemony Snicket 3.5/5 STARS Genre: Children's Ficiton Author: Lemony Snicket Published: August 1999 Publisher: Scholastic Inc.  Pages: 192 {hardback} Review on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing This was a cute little read and just as eventful as the first!! I just love the writing style and all the little comments Snicket … Continue reading Slippery Snakes in The Reptile Room | BOOK REVIEW

Organic nOpE in The Stars Are Legion || BOOK REVIEW

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The Stars Are Legion by Kameron Hurley 1.5/5 STARS Genre: Science-Fiction Author: Kameron Hurley Published: February 2017 Publisher: Angry Robot Pages: 396 {paperback} Review on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing Haha, welllll. I did not enjoy this. I've never been so determined in my life to finish a book I wasn't enjoying but there we … Continue reading Organic nOpE in The Stars Are Legion || BOOK REVIEW

Adorable Robots in Descender || GRAPHIC NOVEL REVIEW

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Descender, Vol. 1: Tin Stars by Jeff Lemire 3.5/5 STARS Genre: Sci-Fi, Graphic Novel Author: Lemire, Nguyen & Wands Published: March 2015 Publisher: Image Comics Pages: 160 {paperback} Review on Goodreads this review is spoiler-free Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing This was such a crazy story and really interesting. I thought the pacing was a little … Continue reading Adorable Robots in Descender || GRAPHIC NOVEL REVIEW