remember back when Tithe by Holly Black was making the rounds at my school. I was mildly curious, but never checked it out of the library because it was never on the shelf- being popular
Daughter Of Smoke And Bone by Laini Taylor Book Review
July 31, 2011
Y’all, I was swept away by Laini Taylor’s scrumptious prose. Imagine if Sarah Addison Allen wrote paranormal YA, and you would have Daughter of Smoke And Bone, which on top of being a page turner, is beautifully written.
Twice Tempted by A Rogue by Tessa Dare Book Review
July 30, 2011
In this steamy read, the focus is on member Rhys St. Maur, a war hero with an insane amount of luck. Rhys gets in all these fights and can’t lose because he is uber lucky. He joins up with the army, leaving his hometown of Devonshire. Of course, he’s trying to outrun a troubled past. Right, so then he comes back and flies into the arms of Meredith Maddox, proprietor of the Three Hounds Inn.
Being an orphan in books basically means you get to have awesome adventures
July 29, 2011
Retro Friday Reviews are hosted by Angieville. Basically you review an older book on Fridays. The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart is an AWESOME middle grade book featuring clever orphans. Y’all I love orphans, they are one of my favorite literary trope. While I am sure being an orphan in real life sucks, […]
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern Book Review
July 26, 2011
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern is an ambitious debut set at the turn of the 19th century that provides a feast for the senses. Immersive passages told in present tense describe the wonders and sights of The Night Circus, open only from dusk until dawn and completely themed in black and white. Erin Morgenstern’s […]
Do You Like Your Thrills Served With A Side Of Romance?
July 25, 2011
Cass Dollar, main character of Aftertime by Sophie Littlefield has been through a horrific ordeal. Kidnapped by Beaters (zombies), she is separated from her daughter Ruthie. Neither figurative hell nor high water will keep Cass from finding Ruthie again.