Dark Triumph (His Fair Assassin Trilogy) My review: 5 of 5 stars Tense, foreboding, dark, suspenseful and filled with intrigue. Lady Sybella is a strong, brave, character who has survived much trauma and has an air of desperation about her. With the backdrop of the 15th century and actual historical events, this story is gripping. The descriptions of Brittany are vivid … [Read more...] about Book Review: Dark Triumph (His Fair Assassin, Bk II) by Robin LaFevers
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Book Review: Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor
Daughter of Smoke & Bone (Daughter of Smoke and Bone) My review: 4 of 5 stars Although Daughter of Smoke and Bone may not immediately grab the reader, the character of Karou is fascinating from the start. Also, the setting, Prague, gives the book a Gothic feel. Some of the scenes were really intense and once the reader gets caught up in the story, the book really flows. … [Read more...] about Book Review: Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor
Book Review: Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier
Rebecca My review: 5 of 5 stars A vivid nightmare. The imagery in Rebecca instantly envelops the reader in a shroud of apprehension. Even the author's descriptions of the trees and shrubs speak of fear and treachery. She builds the tension so effectively that "when the telephone rang," I jumped along with the second Mrs. de Winter. Rebecca is haunting, lyrical, sinister … [Read more...] about Book Review: Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier
Book Review: Lips Touch Three Times by Laini Taylor
Lips Touch: Three Times My review: 4 of 5 stars Beautifully eccentric right out of the gate, and not at all what I expected. These three stories of kisses were reminiscent of Grimm's fairy tales. The romance was edgy, born of fire and blood rather than lace and hearts. The author draws on ancient religions, dead languages, folk lore, and fairy tales to create this … [Read more...] about Book Review: Lips Touch Three Times by Laini Taylor
Book Review and Giveaway: The House at the End of Hope Street by Menna Van Praag
The House at the End of Hope Street: A Novel My review: 4 of 5 stars Mystical, captivating and a modern fairy tale, The House at the End of Hope Street plays on all of the senses, especially visual and olfactory, with smells and colors dominating the landscape. Fans of women's literature and women's studies, will delight in the literary and historical inhabitants of the … [Read more...] about Book Review and Giveaway: The House at the End of Hope Street by Menna Van Praag