No book in 2020 has captured my attention and my imagination like this work of historical fiction. Jess Kidd's story took me back through time and challenged my reality in a book I simply could not put down. SYNOPSIS Bridie Devine, female detective extraordinaire, is confronted with the most baffling puzzle yet: the kidnapping of… Continue reading Things in Jars by Jess Kidd
Category: Fantasy
A Heart So Fierce and Broken by Brigid Kemmerer
I came back to this YA series to see what was happening with Rhen and Harper only to have the focus shift to Grey. As a huge fan of the hot Captain of the Guard, Grey, I am thrilled to spend more time with him and I cannot wait for book three. Warning: this is… Continue reading A Heart So Fierce and Broken by Brigid Kemmerer
September Sequel: Queen of the Tearling Trilogy by Erika Johansen
This series.....wow. I cannot stop thinking about it. I first read The Queen of the Tearling in 2017 and shortly after that purchased and read the second book The Invasion of the Tearling. I immediately purchased The Fate of the Tearling and put it carefully on my shelf where it has sat for nearly two years. Thanks to… Continue reading September Sequel: Queen of the Tearling Trilogy by Erika Johansen
Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard Trilogy: A Series Review
I have been enjoying Rick Riordan's books since I first read The Lightning Thief almost 15 years ago. Through the years I have followed the adventures of Percy, Annabeth, and Grover and then became equally swept up by the Heroes of Olympus Series. I grew to adore Jason, Piper, and Leo! For months, I highly anticipated the… Continue reading Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard Trilogy: A Series Review
Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett
This book was one hundred percent, straight up, delightfully weird. There is no other way to describe the experience and no other books that compare. It was, quite simply, wonderfully odd. Originally entitled Good Omens, The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Alice Nutter, Witch this book was originally published in 1990. At the time, neither Neil Gaiman… Continue reading Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett
Magical Non-Fiction Friday: Newt Scamander’s Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by J.K. Rowling
I am sitting for my O.W.Ls this month through the OWL Readathon hosted by G at Book Roast and I am more excited than I can possibly explain. The universe must sense my excitement because the library delivered an audiobook version of Fantastic Beasts early last evening. This is just one more reason I never make… Continue reading Magical Non-Fiction Friday: Newt Scamander’s Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by J.K. Rowling
The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge by M.T. Anderson and Eugene Yelchin
Only a middle grade book can successfully disguise itself as a spy thriller wrapped in fantasy and still educate its reader about the value of perspective and the importance of cultural awareness. The hilarious (or tragic!) story of The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge by M.T. Anderson and Eugene Yelchin pays homage to the famous travel writers… Continue reading The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge by M.T. Anderson and Eugene Yelchin
The Wicked King by Holly Black
The Wicked King, the sequel to Holly Black's fascinating dark faerie tale, debuted just after the New Year but because of my self-imposed book buying restrictions I had to wait until the library saved me a copy. Thankfully, my library is the best so I didn't have to wait too long for the second in… Continue reading The Wicked King by Holly Black
Thunderhead by Neal Shusterman
I didn't want to read Scythe by Neal Shusterman last year but I not only read it, I deeply enjoyed it. You can check out all of my thoughts here. I immediately bought the second book. Then, as was my tendency, I stuck on my TBR shelf. But, now that I have made my 2019 New Year's… Continue reading Thunderhead by Neal Shusterman
Lord of the Rings Trilogy
It is a classic story for a reason. I have always meant to read the books and when I saw Ryan reading them this year I was inspired to pick them up and enjoy the journey. Book One: The Fellowship of the Ring This is the portion of the story that I am most familiar with.… Continue reading Lord of the Rings Trilogy
