Nova Ren Suma weaves a spell of words in her compelling book Imaginary Girls. I was immediately drawn into her richly detailed story. I will admit that a healthy dose of WTF escaped my lips as I turned the pages, but that isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Chloe and Ruby are sisters. Ruby is the […]
Eon: Dragoneye Reborn by Alison Goodman Book Review
June 23, 2011
Book Review: Eon: Dragoneye Reborn by Alison Goodman Once upon a time there was a land that was plagued by monsoons which would destroy crops. In their time of need, the people and their emperor turned to the twelve dragons and those who could commune with dragons, known as dragoneyes. This isn’t quite how Eon: […]
Retro Friday Review: The Twits by Roald Dahl
June 10, 2011
Retro Friday Reviews is a feature/meme hosted by Angie of Angieville. Basically you review an older book on Fridays. When I think of authors from my childhood, many names come to mind. At the forefront is Roald Dahl. I’m sure many of you did that thing where when you find one author who is awesome […]
Retro Friday Review: Sword-Dancer by Jennifer Roberson
June 3, 2011
Relatively few reviewers hold such sway that their recommendations cause me to drop my current book commitments in lieu of reading their latest reviewed book. Ya’ll Angie has that power. Combine this with a glowing review from See Michelle Read and I am done for – hook, line, and sinker. The book in question is […]
Book Review: Bloodlines by Richelle Mead
May 30, 2011
FYI this review of Bloodlines by Richelle Mead contains spoilers for the Vampire Academy series. Read at your own peril. After helping rogue dhampir Rose Hathaway evade justice, Sydney Sage is in serious trouble with the alchemists. Her career is jeopardized, to the point where she may have to go to a re-education center and be brainwashed into […]
Book Review: The Last Sacrifice by Richelle Mead
May 23, 2011
Read at your own peril, Vampire Academy spoilers lie ahead. Oh, Richelle Mead, you slay me. The Vampire Academy series is one of the few I’ve read from start to finish since beginning blogging. The Last Sacrifice is the final installment and it makes me sad to see these characters go. I mean, I guess […]