When I think serial killer, the first thing that comes to mind is often Hannibal Lector. Hence the awesome quote. It’s not often that I read Young Adult where the main characters are Dexter-esque serial killers. However, I’ve come to the conclusion that Dia Reeves’ writing is unlike any other in the YA-world. In Slice […]
Retro Friday Review: Alanna: The First Adventure by Tamora Pierce
January 28, 2011
Retro Friday Reviews are hosted by Angie of Angieville. I am pretty sure I needed Alanna in my life when I was in middle school. This would have perfectly complimented my Sailor Moon obsession. (I mean kick ass girls doing kick ass thing). I read a lot of fantasy as a kid. However, most of […]
What’s The SHORT Story Morning Glory: A Thousand Flowers by Margo Lanagan
January 15, 2011
For now, I am going to stick with the title What’s The SHORT Story Morning Glory as I like it even though it is kind of long. This weekend’s short story, as per the last few weeks, comes from the anthology Zombies Vs. Unicorns. A Thousand Flowers by Margo Lanagan seems to be universally unloved […]
Review: Choker by Elizabeth Woods
January 10, 2011
I am on the fence as far as my opinion of Choker by Elizabeth Woods goes. Choker is one of those books that you pick up, finish in about 2 hours, and then think to yourself, what the heck just happened here. We open with a prologue of main character Cara playing with her best […]
Review: Cryer’s Cross by Lisa McMann
December 30, 2010
Cryer’s Cross by Lisa McMann has a bit of a fascinating concept and could have been incredibly creepy and horrific, however, the execution left something to be desired on my part. Cryer’s Cross is the name of an incredibly small town in Montana, as in the population is 212. The school is one room. There’s […]
Review: Pathfinder by Orson Scott Card
November 22, 2010
Rigg, main character of Pathfinder by Orson Scott Card, has a special gift. He can see the path of all living things through time, but only the past. His ability to sense paths leads him to trouble, but also comes in handy to save him and his friends. Pathfinder opens on a note of tragedy. […]