4.5 out of 5 stars Maggie Stiefvater does what she wants: takes the regular world, shakes some magic on top, and drops you into the middle of it with little explanation. What you get out of her books depends on how well you read, and those who read closely are well-rewarded. I loved Kate (Puck), … Continue reading Review: The Scorpio Races
3 out of 5 stars Strong characters have you rooting for the good guys, but shaky world-building buries the high points of this story in clutter. Goodreads: Snow Like Ashes, by Sara Raasch (Snow Like Ashes #1) In the world of Primoria, the Kingdom of Winter was overthrown 16 years ago by the evil, power-hungry … Continue reading Review: Snow Like Ashes
4 out of 5 stars Thoroughly satisfying. Emotionally exhausting. Only a story this epic could make you feel like you've spent Rhysand's 500 years living it. Goodreads: A Court of Wings and Ruin, by Sarah J. Maas (A Court of Thorns and Roses #3) SPOILERS everywhere, y'all. If you haven't read this series and want a … Continue reading Review: A Court of Wings and Ruin
3.5 out of 5 stars Rich and gorgeously detailed, Caraval sets up its own mystique so well, that the eventual plot isn't quite as clever as it gives itself credit for. Goodreads: Caraval, by Stephanie Garber (Caraval #1) Sheltered Scarlett lives on an Italian-esque isle called Trisda with her tarty sister, Donatella, and their abusive … Continue reading Review: Caraval
2.5 out of 5 stars It took me a good 100 pages to get into this story. Ultimately worthwhile, it still fell short of Divergent-level expectations. Goodreads: Carve the Mark, by Veronica Roth (Carve the Mark #1) I didn't read the synopsis on this before I got the book - and that was a good thing, for … Continue reading Review: Carve the Mark
4 out of 5 stars First, the most exciting thing about this book: the story isn't over! I assumed (based on nothing) that King's Cage would be the last book in the Red Queen trilogy. But it's not the last, and not a trilogy, and I am a-zoom with happiness! Goodreads.com: King's Cage, by Victoria Aveyard … Continue reading Review: King’s Cage
5 out of 5 stars Read this now! Salt to the Sea is a WWI historical fiction novel that will equally gut and amaze you. Goodreads.com: Salt to the Sea, by Ruta Sepetys Salt to the Sea is set in Germany at the end of WWII, as everyone flees toward evacuation ahead of the arriving … Continue reading Review: Salt to the Sea
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Book reviews (mostly YA) and thoughts from a geeky bookworm.
I read and use YA lit to help connect with my students & foster a love of reading.
Book reviews (mostly YA) and thoughts from a geeky bookworm.
