At least there's a dog. 2 out of 5 stars Goodreads.com: Jane, Unlimited, by Kristen Cashore I like both Kristen Cashore and the idea of this book much more than the disappointing final product. Read her absolutely excellent Graceling series instead. A sort of choose-your-own-adventure, Jane, Unlimited follows the titular character on a happenstance journey … Continue reading Review: Jane, Unlimited
Review: Three Dark Crowns
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
