Retro Friday Book Reviews are hosted by Angieville. Basically you review an out-of-printer, underrated, or older title on Fridays. Pretty much this feature ROCKS. I love reading books that have received a lot of attention. Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher published in 2007 still garners reviews in the book blogosphere. I’m not sure what […]
The Gathering Kelley Armstrong Book Review
February 2, 2012
Kelley Armstrong is book crack. I literally say this every time I review one of her books, but friends, I inhaled The Gathering – the first of a spinoff series to Darkest Powers. You do not need to have already read any of the Darkest Powers books to enjoy or understand The Gathering, however, reading […]
And Both Were Young Madeleine L’Engle Audiobook Review
February 1, 2012
I need more Madeleine L’Engle in my life. Sure, she’s retro, but friends, I’m sort of sighing over the sweetness of And Both Were Young. Weird as this sounds, And Both Were Young totally relaxed me and was such a calming read – bringing me back to a different time.
Raw Blue Kirsty Eagar Book Review
January 31, 2012
Raw Blue by Kirsty Eagar is very much a quiet, character driven novel – and kind of puts me on the bring of joining an Aussie YA fan club. Main character Carly is 19, but doesn’t go to college. Instead, she has her own apartment in Sydney. She works nights as a cook so that her […]
The Cabinet Of Earths Anne Nesbet Book Review
January 30, 2012
The Cabinet Of Earths, Anne Nesbet’s debut middle grade novel examines larger ideas. What would you sacrifice to live forever? What would you give for your sick mom to get better? These are the questions Maya Davidson, 12 year old protagonist of The Cabinet Of Earths grapples with.
The Host Stephanie Meyer Retro Friday Book Review
January 27, 2012
Retro Friday Book Reviews are hosted by Angieville. Basically on Fridays you review an older or underrated book. You guys, I kind of want to make fun of myself because I read The Host by Stephanie Meyer  and actually enjoyed it. I know, I know. I am very proud of myself for keeping an open […]