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 →
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 →
Odd Thomas by Dean Koontz
In 2013 Anton Yelchin stared as Odd Thomas in the film of the same name. I really enjoyed the movie and, like most great movies, I was unsurprised to find out that it was based on a book. I quickly added it to my Goodreads TBR shelf and forgot about it. But, since I am... Continue Reading →
Sunday Morning Comics – FGR#7
I remember watching Sabrina the Teenage Witch on Friday night television as a kid. Sabrina was a delightful teenager, her cat Salem was scheming and snarky and her Aunts were wacky but well intended. In The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Sabrina is still a teenager but the rest of the story is as dark and different as Riverdale is... Continue Reading →
Daughter of the Pirate King by Tricia Levenseller
Everyone knows that women aboard pirate ships are unlucky. When I first saw Daughter of the Pirate King by Tricia Levenseller I assumed, erroneously, that the daughter from the title would be another left-behind maiden yearning to travel the sea with her father. I could not have been more wrong. Seventeen year old Alosa has been... Continue Reading →
Iron Gold by Pierce Brown
When there is a new book in a long adored series there is a unique sense of anticipation. On one hand you know the world. The characters are your friends and sometimes your favorite people. And it is so very thrilling to be back again. On the other hand, the author can make choices in... Continue Reading →
Frighteningly Good Reads #15
I know, I know. I'm falling further and further behind! But, you know whose fault it is? (Mine, really, because I apparently lack literary self control.) But some blame needs to be laid at Maggie Stiefvater's door for writing an engaging and epic series. It all started on October 15th when I started reading The Raven Boys.... Continue Reading →
The Ascendance Trilogy by Jennifer A. Nielsen
I read The False Prince when it first came out in 2012. Then, I somehow missed The Runaway King when it was published. Every since then, I keep seeing the trilogy and feeling badly that I didn't finish it. Just the other day I was wandering through my local book store and saw the trilogy and I... Continue Reading →
Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard
Victoria Aveyard's Red Queen is the manifestation of my childhood query, "Why wouldn't the X-Men rule the world?" In her terrific debut novel the premise is almost that simple - people with silver blood are born with inherent and supernatural gifts. Those born with red bl ood have no gifts and as such are destined... Continue Reading →
The Age of Legends Trilogy by Kelley Armstrong
Kelley Armstrong is a prolific writer and I was excited to experience her take on the young adult subgenera of the supernatural. The Age of Legends trilogy tells the story of twin sisters Moria and Ashyn who are the Keeper and the Seeker of their village. This trilogy was packed with an adventurous and constantly developing story and... Continue Reading →
