“The Herdmans were absolutely the worst kids in the history of the world.” pg. 1 Nothing says Christmas like a bunch of asshole kids taking over the Nativity play. Friends, The Herdmans are children I can get behind. They are bad kids and OWN IT. Totally my type of children. As you well know, I […]
The Duke Is Mine Eloisa James Book Review
December 17, 2011
In a sea of stuffy regency virgin novels The Duke Is Mine by Eloisa James stands out. Olivia Lytton, more prone to bawdy humor than propriety, is betrothed to the Duke of Canterwick. Marrying the Duke Of Canterwick will raise her family’s social standing and provide Olivia’s twin Georgianna with a substantial dowry. When the […]
Retro Friday: The Bad Beginning Lemony Snicket Audiobook Review
December 16, 2011
Retro Friday Book Reviews are hosted by Angieville. Basically you review an older or under the radar title on Fridays. This Friday, I’m reviewing A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Bad Beginning by Lemony Snicket Audiobook. One man’s trash is another man’s treasure IS SO TRUE. Omfg you guys, as you may recall, I completely […]
A True Princess by Diane Zahler Book Review
November 29, 2011
The more I look at the cover of A True Princess by Diane Zahler, the more I think this cover is really pretty. Friends, I’m really just attracted to bright colors, magpie syndrome and all. I guess I’m also really attracted to fairy tale retellings, especially when it’s an under the radar fairy tale. Zahler takes on […]
Homicidal Pet Goose Is Totally Magical Phrase To Me
November 24, 2011
Book review-Fly Trap by Frances Hardinge has an awesome concept. Seriously, this novel is perfect if you LOVE Megan Whalen Turner. If you are patient enough for Eugenides’ story, you should also be patient enough for Mosca Mye. Also, if you love a good revolution or talk of a revolution, I absolutely recommend Fly Trap without reservation.
The Perfect Method For Raising Children: Let Wolves Raise Them
November 23, 2011
Book Review- the three Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place in Maryrose Wood’s book The Hidden Gallery. Alexander, Beowulf, and Cassiopeia were raised by wolves and mostly turned out all right. It’s up to their levelheaded governess, Penelope Lumley aka Lumawoo to civilize the children while unraveling a few secrets in London.