Apparently being ‘ruined’ in the 1800s is kind of a big deal since I guess as a female your self worth revolved around your virginity, and if that ship had sailed, well you were screwed literally out of making a good match. Or at least that’s the gist I got from The Vespertine by Saundra Mitchell. […]
Supernaturally by Kiersten White Book Review
July 11, 2011
Kiersten White has got the magic in her. From the opening page to the hilariously worded acknowledgments, White has recaptured the joy brought by Paranormalcy in Supernaturally. Evie is no longer working for IPCA, instead she is living life as a human in Lend’s hometown. To be honest, I pretty much forgot everything from Paranormalcy, but Supernaturally quickly […]
Angel Burn by LA Weatherly Audiobook Review
July 10, 2011
L.A. Weatherly provides a new spin on angels in her latest book, Angel Burn. Willow is a half angel living in Upstate NY, she’s kind of my county neighbor, pretty much. This would be fine and dandy except in Angel Burn, L.A. Weatherly’s angels are villainous and want to suck your life force for sustenance. Cue Alex, an […]
Interview With The Vampire by Anne Rice Book Review
July 6, 2011
I think that I am so conditioned by my overall reading choices that I come into books with certain expectations, despite there being nothing in the publisher summary about my expectations. Unfortunately, these preconceived notions ultimately set me up for disappointment as was the case with Interview With The Vampire by Anne Rice. Louis de […]
Retro Friday Review: Generation Dead by Daniel Waters
July 1, 2011
Retro Friday is a meme hosted by Angieville where you spotlight an older title on Fridays. Generation Dead by Daniel Waters puts a romantic spin on the zombie troupe. Teenagers born after a certain date can come back to life after the day because of the chemicals in their food. However, not everyone comes back. […]
Blood Magic by Tessa Gratton Book Review
June 27, 2011
Holla if you are sick to death of YA books with cliffhanger endings, or better yet NO CLEAR ENDING? Up front, I am going to tell you that Blood Magic by Tessa Gratton, one of the writing group known as The Merry Sisters of Fate with Brenna Yovanoff and Maggie Stiefvater, has a satisfying conclusion.However, […]