This book gave me the sun. After finishing the last page, which I just did literally two seconds ago, I feel as though Jandy Nelson has taken the sun into her hands and pushed it into my heart with her brilliant prose and words. I think it’s a herculean task to review, to do justice to a book that has made you feel so much, that took you on this grand journey where you come out the other end looking at the world in a whole new light.
Mortal Danger by Ann Aguirre | Book Review
September 4, 2014
Mortal Danger, Aguirre’s latest young adult book, is actually not a terrible read in my eyes. I have seen a few bloggers divided on the book — some seem to really hate it and some seem to really gel with it. My feelings lay somewhat in the middle of the road when it comes to this tale of Faustian bargains for revenge.
The Fourth Wish by Lindsay Ribar | Book Review
September 2, 2014
Ribar’s sequel, The Fourth Wish is a charming conclusion to the duology and one that leaves me quite satisfied with the ending. Let’s just say that there are no cliffhangers, thank goodness. It’s a real and legitimate ending.
The Mirk And Midnight Hour by Jane Nickerson | Audiobook Review
August 31, 2014
Why Did I Listen To This Book? The Mirk And Midnight Hour by Jane Nickerson is a retelling of Tam Lin, the Scottish ballad. This audiobook appealed to me because it is a retelling with a unique time and place setting. I mean, usually retellings are set in fairytale worlds or they seem to be […]