Spell Check by Julie Wright A skeleton is rattling its way out of the closet marked “FAMILY SECRET! KEEP OUT!” Allyson Peterson believes that being hanged by the Salem High Witches is the absolute worst thing that can happen. But when her powers, wrested from the trolls of ancient Sweden, manifest themselves, she realizes that a prank hanging … [Read more...] about Spell Check Free Friday and Saturday
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Book Review: Dreams of Gods and Monsters by Laini Taylor
[simpleazon-image align="left" asin="0316134074" locale="us" height="500" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51Ju6XfrXbL.jpg" width="335"][simpleazon-link asin="0316134074" locale="us"]Dreams of Gods & Monsters (Daughter of Smoke and Bone)[/simpleazon-link] by Laini Taylor My rating: 3 of 5 stars This being the finale to a series, it pains me to not have enjoyed it … [Read more...] about Book Review: Dreams of Gods and Monsters by Laini Taylor
Book Review: Invisibility by Andrea Cremer and David Levithan
[simpleazon-link asin="014750998X" locale="us"]Invisibility[/simpleazon-link] My rating: 3 of 5 stars An interesting premise with authentic teen voices, but ultimately, try as I might, I just couldn't buy Elizabeth as a spellseeker. It was too convenient and just didn't feel right. Also, the romantic relationship between Elizabeth and Stephen felt contrived. Nevertheless, the … [Read more...] about Book Review: Invisibility by Andrea Cremer and David Levithan
Gift of the Phoenix Book Blast and $25 Giveaway
Tour Schedule Gift of the Phoenix When three strangers are brought together by the discovery of a common enemy, they must fight to keep the magic of the Phoenix out of dangerous hands before their world is destroyed forever. The Three must learn to unite in spite of what separates them, and unlock the magic of three stones that seem to harm as much as they help. But uniting … [Read more...] about Gift of the Phoenix Book Blast and $25 Giveaway
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