You know that awkward moment when you totally build the highly anticipated sequel up in your head and then you read the sequel and it does not quite live up to your expectations? That is exactly how I felt with The Wise Man’s Fear by Patrick Rothfuss, sequel to The Name Of The Wind, a book so awesome […]
The Treachery Of Beautiful Things Ruth Frances Long Book Review
August 13, 2012
When I hear the phrase ‘people-eating trees’ I immediately perk up and pay attention. The Treachery Of Beautiful Things by Ruth Frances Long is a debut young adult book that I probably would have ignored had it not been for that phrase. You see, The Treachery Of Beautiful Things has fairies and I’m not all that into […]
Three Times Lucky Sheila Turnage Audiobook Review
August 8, 2012
Middle grade is one of the most charming age-group genres out there. I love that middle grade is unencumbered by love triangles. I love that kids get to be more than cardboard stand ins. Further, I like how fresh the middle grade section feels. While I usually stick to my fantasy fare, I found myself […]
The Fault in Our Stars Book Review + Giveaway
July 18, 2012
Hey everyone This is an Allison review! I had the privilege of attending the children’s author breakfast at BEA this year where John Green was one of the featured speakers but, I’ll admit that up to that point, I had no real idea who John Green was or what he wrote. I had heard his […]
After Tupac And D Foster Jacqueline Woodson Book Review
July 15, 2012
Y’all, it’s going to be a challenge for me to review After Tupac And D Foster by Jacqueline Woodson as I read it in April during the Dewey Readathon and it’s an incredibly sparse book. Although it is a quick read, it has some pretty heavy themes. Yet, the book After Tupac and D Foster is a […]
My Life Next Door Huntley Fitzpatrick Book Review
June 26, 2012
I should like to start my review of My Life Next Door by Huntley Fitzpatrick with a plead. Dear fictional Garrett family, PLEASE PLEASE PRETTY PLEASE adopt me. I would fit quite well in your chaos. Y’all the buzz for Huntley Fitzpatrick’s debut is spot on. My Life Next Door is a hell of a good read, perfect […]