Translucent by Dan Rix 2/5 STARS Genre: Young Adult, Paranormal Sci-Fi, Horror Author: Dan Rix Published: January 2015 Publisher: Burning Ember Press Pages: 228 {e-book} Originally posted on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing Yeah so I'm leaving this one at a 2-star rating. To say it wasn't my cup of tea is an understatement. The … Continue reading Unexpected Horror in Translucent || BOOK REVIEW
City of a Thousand Dolls by Miriam Forster 5/5 STARS Genre: Young Adult, Epic Fantasy, Murder Mystery Author: Miriam Forster Published: February 2013 Publisher: HarperTeen Pages: 384 {paperback} Originally posted on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing This was crazy good. How are more people not raving about this? I loved every page of this book … Continue reading Murder Mysteries in City of a Thousand Dolls || BOOK REVIEW
Rotten Magic by Jeffrey Bardwell 3/5 STARS Genre: Fantasy [Epic], Young Adult, Novella Author: Jeffrey Bardwell Published: August 2017 Publisher: Twigboat Press Pages: 122 {e-book} Originally posted on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing This was a very interesting start to the series. I loved that Devin, the main character, was such a tinkerer … Continue reading Mechanical Dragons in Rotten Magic || BOOK REVIEW
Cruel Crown by Victoria Aveyard 3.5/5 STARS Genre: Young Adult, Dystopia, Novella Author: Victoria Aveyard Published: January 2016 Publisher: Orion Pages: 208 {paperback} Originally posted on Goodreads "There is nothing so terrible as a story untold." Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing I really enjoyed these two novellas - I thought they provided interesting stories in addition … Continue reading Revealing Secrets in Cruel Crown || BOOK REVIEW
The Philosopher Kings by Jo Walton 4.5/5 STARS Genre: Sci-Fi Author: Jo Walton Published: June 2015 Publisher: Corsair Pages: 352 {paperback} Originally posted on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing Oh my giddy aunt, this was a stella sequel. I enjoyed this book so much - I literally do not know how Walton wrote this series … Continue reading Tragic Awesomeness in The Philosopher Kings || BOOK REVIEW
Saga, Vol. 1 by Brian K. Vaughan & Fiona Staples 4/5 STARS Genre: Graphic Novel, Sci-Fi Author: Brian K. Vaughan & Fiona Staples Published: October 2012 Publisher: Image Comics Pages: 160 {paperback} Originally posted on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing This was the first graphic novel I've ever read and I really enjoyed it! I … Continue reading Sci-Fi Galore in Saga Vol. 1 || GRAPHIC NOVEL REVIEW
The Bad Beginning by Lemony Snicket 4/5 STARS Genre: Children's Fiction Author: Lemony Snicket Published: September 1999 Publisher: HarperCollins Pages: 176 {hardback} Originally posted on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing Spooky, spooky. Count Olaf has to be one of the heinous villains out there, *shudders*. This was actually my first time reading this story and … Continue reading Kerfuffles in The Bad Beginning || BOOK REVIEW
The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah 5/5 STARS Genre: Historical Fiction [WWII] Author: Kristin Hannah Published: October 2015 Publisher: St. Martins Griffin Pages: 564 {trade paperback} Originally posted on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing This book was entirely fantastic and I can't believe how well it was put together. The story of the two sisters was beyond … Continue reading Out-Smarting the Enemy in The Nightingale || BOOK REVIEW
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Audiobook by J.K. Rowling 5/5 STARS Genre: Children's Fiction, Fantasy Author: J. K. Rowling Published: July 1998 Publisher: Pottermore (audiobook) Length: 10 hours Originally posted on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing This was obviously amazing - I can't believe how much fun this was to re-read in audiobook … Continue reading Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets || AUDIOBOOK REVIEW
Rising From the Ashes: The Chronicles of Caymin by Caren J. Werlinger 3.5/5 STARS Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy [mythology: Celtic] Author: Caren J. Werlinger Pubished: February 2016 Publisher: Corgyn Publishing, LLC Pages: 306 {kindle edition} Originally posted on Goodreads I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you! To read spoiler, … Continue reading Dragons and Magic in Rising From the Ashes || BOOK REVIEW
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