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Overall, I enjoyed The Night Away, although there were a lot of very obvious red herrings and the end came out of nowhere. The book opens with a chapter from the point of view of someone who is obviously stalking the main character, which is a really creepy (in a good way) opening. Amber and her … Read More “The Night Away by Jess Ryder” »
I read this book straight through, although it can be read according to the Baroness’ sequence, which we are given at the beginning, as well. Crossings is made up of three interrelated stories about two members of a group of people from a Pacific Island who obey “The Law.” They are trained from childhood to … Read More “Crossings by Alex Landragin” »
I’ve heard so much great buzz about this book, so when I had a moment to pick it up, I did. And I didn’t want to put it down. I’ve finished it, and I still don’t want to put it down. This book’s a gem, and I can’t overstate how much I enjoyed reading it. … Read More “The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune” »
This one started out slow, and I didn’t initially connect to the characters, but I kept going with it, and just before the halfway mark, it clicked and I ended up really enjoying it. Eva has the power (curse?) to be able to feel the emotions people leave imprinted on inanimate objects, just like her … Read More “The Memory Collectors by Kim Neville” »
When I started this book, I was really confused, but like any good book in this fantasy-magic-mystery genre, you have to keep reading for everything to click into place and make sense. I’m not 100% sure that everything actually did make sense at the end, but I still really enjoyed it and can’t wait for … Read More “The Library of the Dead by T.L. Huchu” »
Let me start off by saying that I have read a lot of Jane Yolen (and I don’t just mean her How Do Dinosaur series, although it is one of my daughter’s favorites.) I like that what she writes is not necessarily what you expect and that there are a lot of fantasy and magical … Read More “The Midnight Circus by Jane Yolen” »
The idea of the book was intriguing, and I do enjoy a post-apocalyptic/end-of-society book without much gratuitous violence. (Station Eleven, anyone?) However, while I was drawn in by the premise of this book, I didn’t think the book went far enough with its story. Due to human negligence and severe weather changes, human society moves … Read More “The Doomsday Book of Fairy Tales by Emily Brewes” »
Sometimes I like to read younger books, not just because I have a 9-year-old, but also because these genres are always trying new things. And for a middle grade book, this one is fun and exciting, even if it’s not as intense as it would be if written for an older audience. This fantasy is … Read More “Curse of the Night Witch by Alex Aster” »
T.J. Klune did it again! While the plot of this book was different from The House In the Cerulean Sea, the beauty of the writing and the expert development of the characters stayed wonderfully consistent. I think The House In the Cerulean Sea is still be my favorite book for the year, but this one … Read More “Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune” »