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Series Review: Abhorsen Trilogy

February 15, 2019February 21, 2019fantasy, reviews2 Comments

Synopsis: In the north of Ancelstierre, a normal country with no magic, is a wall that separates it from the Old Kingdom. In the Old Kingdom, there are two types of magic: Charter and Free. Charter Magic is controlled by symbols, while Free Magic is wild and dangerous, but also lets the wielder control the dead. The Abhorsen's job is to use Charter Magic-infused bells to put the dead back where they belong. The books follow Sabriel as she becomes the Abhorsen and then Lirael, who is part of the future seeing Clayr.

Review: King of Scars

February 13, 2019February 21, 2019fantasy, reviews4 Comments

Synopsis: Several years after the Ravka civil war, threats still plague the country. King Nikolai Lantsov must deal with the these external threats, as well as the darkness that remains inside him. Meanwhile in Fjerda, Nina Zenik discovers a nefarious plot while on an undercover mission.

Review: Echo North

February 11, 2019February 21, 2019fantasy, reviews1 Comment

Synopsis: Echo is attacked by a wolf when she is young, only to find that same wolf years later in the woods with her father, who has been missing for months. In order to save her father, she must go with the wolf to his enchanted house beneath a mountain to live and learn to take care of the house. She spends her time at the wolf's house uncovering mysteries and wandering book mirrors.

Sequels to Skip

February 9, 2019February 21, 2019otherLeave a Comment

I wanted to start a series of posts about series I won't be finishing! I've divided these series into two categories: "you could not pay me enough to read the sequel" and "maybe I'll read it someday".

Review: 99 Percent Mine

February 8, 2019February 21, 2019contemporary, reviews, romance3 Comments

Synopsis: Darcy is tasked with repairing the old cottage she inherited from her grandmother. She plans to travel while this is happening, until she finds out that the person renovating the house is her twin brother's best friend Tom, whom she's known since they were eight.

Review: Skyward

February 6, 2019February 21, 2019reviews, science fiction5 Comments

Synopsis: Set on a planet where the sky is blocked by space trash and aliens attack, Spensa dreams of being a pilot. However, her father was branded as a coward, which makes the already difficult task of being a pilot even harder. Along her journey, she meets new friends and learns some hard and unexpected truths about her father and the planet they inhabit.

Review & Movie Comparison: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society

February 3, 2019February 21, 2019historical, reviewsLeave a Comment

Synopsis: Set in 1946, writer Juliet Ashton receives a letter from Dawsey Adams, a pig farmer on the island of Guernsey, who has a copy of a book that has her name and address in it. As they continue to correspond, she learns about how books influenced him and his community during the Nazi occupation. Juliet becomes so intrigued by the island and the residents that she wants to write her next book about their story.

January Wrap Up & Anticipated February Releases

January 31, 2019February 21, 2019reviewsLeave a Comment

I figured at the end of every month, I will wrap up what I read and what I bought, as well as list any releases for the next month I am excited for!

Review: Dry

January 27, 2019February 21, 2019dystopian, reviews3 Comments

Synopsis: Even after trying to conserve water, the taps run dry in Southern California. The story follows a group of teens on the dangerous journey to find the substance essential for life: water.

Review: Josh + Hazel’s Guide to Not Dating

January 24, 2019February 21, 2019contemporary, reviews, romance2 Comments

Synopsis: Hazel is at a party at her best friend's house celebrating her new position as 3rd grade teacher when she runs into Josh, a college crush that she hasn't seen in years. Hazel declares that she will become his best friend, so the pair starts to hang out and get to know each other. To help Josh get over his cheating ex-girlfriend, the two go on a series of double blind dates.