Shadow and Bone (Grisha Trilogy (Shadow and Bone)) My review: 4.5 of 5 stars Have you ever wrapped a present for someone, hidden it away, and then found it months later? A few days ago, I found this book and its sequel wrapped for my daughter's birthday which was two months ago. It just so happened that she was home for a visit, so I brought out my copy in order to read … [Read more...] about Book Review: Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo
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Short Fiction Review: Trigger Warning by Neil Gaiman @WmMorrowBooks
Trigger Warning: Short Fictions and Disturbances by Neil Gaiman My review: 5 of 5 stars Trigger Warning plays with the readers' sense of reality. The stories are sometimes creepy, usually quite clever, often mysterious, and occasionally horrifying. Many also contain a bit of whimsy. All are imaginative, surprising and unexpected. Each story plays on the readers' fears and … [Read more...] about Short Fiction Review: Trigger Warning by Neil Gaiman @WmMorrowBooks
YA Book Review: An Enchantment of Ravens by Margaret Rogerson
An Enchantment of Ravens By Margaret Rogerson My review: 4 of 5 stars An Enchantment of Ravens is a romantic fantasy with fascinating folk lore about fairies. For the most part the story was exciting, mysterious, and witty. The plot and characters were not complex nor deeply developed, but it kept me interested enough to read straight through. The heroine displayed strength … [Read more...] about YA Book Review: An Enchantment of Ravens by Margaret Rogerson
Book Review: NOS4A2 by Joe Hill
NOS4A2 by Joe Hill My review: 4 of 5 stars Featuring a vampire-like menace and a tenacious, strong heroine, NOS4A2 is instantly creepy, magical, dark, and disturbing with a sense of humor. NOS4A2 is unique in its premise with fascinating characters. I'll never listen to "Holly, Jolly Christmas" the same way again. Always tense and suspenseful, sometimes even grotesque with … [Read more...] about Book Review: NOS4A2 by Joe Hill
Book Review: Hunted by Meagan Spooner
Hunted by Meagan Spooner My review: 4.5 stars Atmospheric and suspenseful with an air of mystery and enchantment, Hunted, a retelling of Beauty and the Beast, captures the imagination and is easily read in one sitting. The heroine is strong but conflicted. The author's attempt to showcase Yeva's dual nature is not as successful as it could have been, but the point is … [Read more...] about Book Review: Hunted by Meagan Spooner