Ancient India in Tiger’s Curse || Book Review

Tiger's Curse by Colleen Houck 5/5 STARS Genre: Fantasy [Mythology - Indian], Young Adult Author: Colleen Houck Published: January 2011 Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton Pages: 498 {paperback} Review on Goodreads This review is spoiler-free until I state otherwise Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing Ah, so much love for this story. This is the second time reading … Continue reading Ancient India in Tiger’s Curse || Book Review

Feline Philosophy in The Dalai Lama’s Cat || Book Review

The Dalai Lama's Cat by David Michie 4/5 STARS Genre: General Fiction, Philosophy Author: David Michie Published: October 2012 Publisher: Hay House Visions Pages: 217 {paperback} Originally posted on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing This was a book such a sweet and fun book to read. The whole story is written from the cat's perspective … Continue reading Feline Philosophy in The Dalai Lama’s Cat || Book Review

Tree Swinging in Tarzan of the Apes || Book Review

Tarzan of the Apes by Edgar Rice Burroughs 4/5 STARS Genre: Fantasy, Classics Author: Edgar Rice Burroughs Published: October 1912 Publisher: Fall River {edition pictured} Pages: 324 {paperback} Originally posted on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing I really enjoyed this! I have a stunning edition of the first three novels bound together and I can't … Continue reading Tree Swinging in Tarzan of the Apes || Book Review

Dimensional Dramas in Ten Thousand Skies Above You

Ten Thousand Skies Above You by Claudia Gray book two in the Firebird series 5/5 STARS Genre: Young Adult, Sci-Fi [Dimensional Travel/Parallel Worlds] Author: Claudia Gray Published: November 2015 Publisher: Harperteen Pages: 432 {paperback} Originally posted on Goodreads This review is spoiler-free until I state otherwise  MY REVIEW OF BOOK ONE Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing VREJKNCLINCIOUN I AM … Continue reading Dimensional Dramas in Ten Thousand Skies Above You

Disappointing Pancakes in La Ragazza di Bube (En: Bebo’s Girl)

La ragazza di Bube by Carlo Cassola 2/5 STARS Genre: General Fiction, Classics Author: Carlo Cassola Published: 1960 Publisher: Mondadori Pages: 219 {paperback} Originally posted on Goodreads This review is spoiler-free until I state otherwise Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing Well . . . yeah. The great pleasure of this book was reading it (and FINISHING it) … Continue reading Disappointing Pancakes in La Ragazza di Bube (En: Bebo’s Girl)

Wishing Upon a Star in Strings

Strings by David Estes 4.5/5 STARS Genre: Young Adult, Sci-Fi, Dystopia, Retelling [Pinocchio] Author: David Estes Published: February 2016 Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform Pages: 366 {paperback}  Originally posted on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing I really did not know what to expect of a Pinocchio retelling by oh my god this was amazing. I was … Continue reading Wishing Upon a Star in Strings

Conflicted Hearts in A Torch Against the Night

A Torch Against the Night by Sabaa Tahir 5/5 STARS Genre: Young Adult, Epic Fantasy Author: Sabaa Tahir Published: August 2016 Publisher: Harper Voyager Pages: 454 {paperback} Originally posted on Goodreads This review is spoiler-free until I state otherwise Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing That was amazing. What a sequel! I'm very tempted to put this on my … Continue reading Conflicted Hearts in A Torch Against the Night

Madness in The Gender Game

The Gender Game by Bella Forrest 5/5 STARS Genre: Young Adult, Sci-Fi [Dystopia] Author: Bella Forrest Published: September 2016 Publisher: Createspace Pages: 418 {kindle} Originally posted on Goodreads I received a copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. This review is spoiler-free until I state otherwise Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing … Continue reading Madness in The Gender Game

Crying Forever in Blood for Blood

Blood for Blood by Ryan Graudin 5/5 STARS Genre: Young Adult, Historical Fiction [retelling: WWII], Sci-Fi Author: Ryan Graudin Published: November 2016 Publisher: Orion Children's Books Pages: 496 {paperback} Originally posted on Goodreads This review is spoiler free until I state otherwise Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing I AM VERY NOT OKAY. Someone hold me. My heart, … Continue reading Crying Forever in Blood for Blood

Curiosities in Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children

Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs 5/5 STARS // GOODREADS // Genre: Fantasy [Supernatural], Young Adult, Historical Fiction Author: Ransom Riggs Published: June 2011 Publisher:  Quirk Books Pages: 352 {paperback} Originally posted on Goodreads This review is spoiler-free until I state otherwise Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing Oh wow this really was so good! … Continue reading Curiosities in Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children