Book Reviews

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Philosophy in The Just City

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The Just City by Jo Walton 4/5 STARS // GOODREADS // Book one in the Thessaly series  Genre: Sci-Fi, Philosophy Author: Jo Walton Published: January 2015 Publisher: Corsair Pages: 368 {paperback} Originally posted on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing This was a ridiculously interesting book. I have quite literally never read anything more thought provoking. All … Continue reading Philosophy in The Just City

Identity Crisis in Recreated

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Recreated by Colleen Houck // GOODREADS // 4.5/5 STARS Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy, Mythology [Egyptian] Author: Colleen Houck Published: August 2016 Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton Pages: 406 {paperback} Originally posted on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing RIGHT NOW I AM SO INCREDIBLY NOT OKAY. I need the next book, I cannot function without it. That … Continue reading Identity Crisis in Recreated

Mythical Dragons in Eon

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Eon by Alison Goodman // GOODREADS // 4/5 STARS Genre: Young Adult, High Fantasy Author: Alison Goodman Published: August 2008 Publisher: HarperCollins Pages: 430 {paperback} Originally published on Goodreads This review is spoiler free until I state otherwise. Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing This was so much fun!! A page-turning fantasy read filled with plenty of … Continue reading Mythical Dragons in Eon

Nostalgia in The Tales of Beedle the Bard

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The Tales of Beedle the Bard by J.K. Rowling // GOODREADS // 5/5 STARS Genre: Fantasy, Middle-Grade Author: J. K. Rowling Published: December 2008 Publisher: Bloomsbury Pages: 109 {hardback} Originally posted on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing If ever you needed reminding that JK is the queen of everything fantasy, here you are. I adored … Continue reading Nostalgia in The Tales of Beedle the Bard