3 out of 5 stars Something's about to happen... so let's skip that, jump over here, and kinda fill you in later, okay? Goodreads: Three Dark Crowns, by Kendare Blake (Three Dark Crowns #1) In the land of Fennbirn, the Queen is always one of a set of triplets. Not the oldest, nor the smartest, … Continue reading Review: Three Dark Crowns
Review: All the Crooked Saints
4.5 out of 5 stars Wacky, wry, and wonderful, All the Crooked Saints is more Tom Robbins-lite than young adult, and satisfies on every level. Goodreads.com: All the Crooked Saints, by Maggie Stiefvater I say this with love: Maggie Stievater's books are weird. They're supernatural and secular, personal and deep, with sharp edges and bubbling … Continue reading Review: All the Crooked Saints
Review: Furyborn
2.5 out of 5 stars A sort of Franken-book, Furyborn is a watered-down, blended-up amalgamation of ideas that were much better in other YA fantasy stories. Goodreads.com: Furyborn, by Claire Legrand (Empirium #1) I'm having trouble recapping Furyborn, because my mind keeps wandering to the original source material. So allow me to pull the description … Continue reading Review: Furyborn
Review: Scythe
3 out of 5 stars Scythe is quite the unique meditation on death, while at the same time using some really dull elements in juxtaposition. Goodreads.com: Scythe, by Neal Shusterman (The Arc of a Scythe #1) Citra and Rowan, through separate and unplanned acts, prove their mettle as teens and get selected to apprentice as … Continue reading Review: Scythe
Review: Hunted
2 out of 5 stars Meh. This book was fine. But with blisteringly creative, updated, and badass reboots like The Lunar Chronicles out there, Hunted feels tired. Goodreads.com: Hunted, by Meagan Spooner Re-imaginings must be both easier and harder to write. The bones of the story are there, just elaborate, ! On the other hand, What … Continue reading Review: Hunted
Review: King of Scars
3.75 out of 5 stars As ever, Bardugo writes a wild ride: supernatural, glossy fantasy with a sharp gothic edge and style to spare. Goodreads.com: King of Scars, by Leigh Bardugo (Nikolai Duology #1) I love the Grishaverse, and Nikolai was my favorite character in the Shadow and Bone trilogy. He holds up in this … Continue reading Review: King of Scars
Review: Five Feet Apart
2.5 out of 5 stars Predictable fluff, but really cute nonetheless. Goodreads.com: Five Feet Apart, by Rachael Lippincott, with Mikki Daughtry and Tobias Iaconis Rule-following girl with incurable disease meets bad boy with same incurable disease. Dislikes him for as long as it takes her righteousness to show him what to live for and his wild … Continue reading Review: Five Feet Apart
