book review

Amazing Clockwork in The Watchmaker of Filigree Street || BOOK REVIEW

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The Watchmaker of Filigree Street by Natasha Pulley 5/5 STARS Genre: Historical Fiction, Fantasy Author: Natasha Pulley Published: July 2015 Publisher: Bloomsbury Pages: 336 {kindle edition} Originally posted on Goodreads I received a copy of this via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing This book was fantastic. It started out … Continue reading Amazing Clockwork in The Watchmaker of Filigree Street || BOOK REVIEW

Musical Confusion in The Chimes || BOOK REVIEW

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The Chimes by Anna Smaill 3/5 STARS Genre: Fantasy (alternate world) Author: Anna Smaill Published: February 2015 Publisher: Sceptre Pages: 291 {paperback} Originally posted on Goodreads this review is spoiler-free until I state otherwise Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing I can't say I really know what to make of this. It started horrendously slow, then got … Continue reading Musical Confusion in The Chimes || BOOK REVIEW

Galloping Gargoyles in Between Two Thorns || BOOK REVIEW

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Between Two Thorns by Emma Newman 4/5 STARS Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy Author: Emma Newman Published: August 2016 Publisher: Diversion Publishing Pages: 334 {paperback} Originally posted on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing This book got better and better with every chapter that passed. It's such an interesting blend of the real world and fae - … Continue reading Galloping Gargoyles in Between Two Thorns || BOOK REVIEW

Mind-Games Level 100 in Bitterblue || BOOK REVIEW

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Bitterblue by Kristin Cashore 5/5 STARS Genre: Young Adult, Epic Fantasy Author: Kristin Cashore Published: May 2012 Publisher: Firebird Pages: 563 {paperback} Originally posted on Goodreads This review is spoiler-free until I state otherwise Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing That was insanely good. What a stunning end to this series. I'm glad I read this slowly … Continue reading Mind-Games Level 100 in Bitterblue || BOOK REVIEW

Shocking Plot Twists in If I Should Die || BOOK REVIEW

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If I Should Die by Amy Plum 5/5 STARS Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy [Paranormal] Author: Amy Plum Published: May 2013 Publisher: Atom Pages: 408 {paperback} Originally posted on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing That was just ridiculously good. Such a satisfying and AWESOME conclusion to the series!! I can't recommend this trilogy enough, the character … Continue reading Shocking Plot Twists in If I Should Die || BOOK REVIEW

Being 100% Relatable in The Upside of Unrequited || BOOK REVIEW

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The Upside of Unrequited by Becky Albertalli 5/5 STARS Genre: Contemporary, Young Adult, Romance, LGBT+ Author: Becky Albertalli Published: April 2017 Publisher: PUFFIN Pages: 336 {paperback} Originally posted on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing SO THAT WAS THE SINGLE BEST THING EVER AND I LOVED IT. Just when you thought nothing would top Simon vs, … Continue reading Being 100% Relatable in The Upside of Unrequited || BOOK REVIEW

Uncontrollable Singing in RoseBlood || BOOK REVIEW

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RoseBlood by A.G. Howard 4/5 STARS Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy, Retelling [Phantom of the Opera] Author: A. G. Howard Published: January 2017 Publisher: Harry N. Abrams Pages: 432 {hardback} Review on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing Once again Howard has delivered! Whilst it took me a little bit of time to really get into this … Continue reading Uncontrollable Singing in RoseBlood || BOOK REVIEW

Emotional Overload in A Court of Wings and Ruin || BOOK REVIEW

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A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas 4.5/5 STARS Genre: New Adult, High Fantasy Author: Sarah J. Maas Published: May 2017 Publisher: Bloomsbury Children's Books Pages: 699 {paperback} Originally posted on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing I have so many thoughts and emotions about this book - two main ones being OH … Continue reading Emotional Overload in A Court of Wings and Ruin || BOOK REVIEW

Unexpected Horror in Translucent || BOOK REVIEW

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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

Murder Mysteries in City of a Thousand Dolls || BOOK REVIEW

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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