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
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
3.5 out of 5 stars Like the whole Dark Artifices series, this final installment isn't perfect, but it's well worth it. Goodreads.com: Queen of Air and Darkness, by Cassandra Clare (The Dark Artifices #3) I'm always nervous when authors re-visit their previously created worlds. When the wonder of first discovery is gone, and the characters … Continue reading Review: Queen of Air and Darkness
Another year, another enormous amount of time not wasted on my commute because BOOKS! Thank heaven for them. I read 42 books in 2018 - and if that number isn't significant to you, get thee to a copy of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy right now. (Possibly my all-time favorite book.) This year I read … Continue reading My Favorite Books of 2018
2 out of 5 stars I made my rule about not having to continue with series I don't enjoy after reading this book. Goodreads.com: The Rose Society, by Marie Lu (The Young Elites #2) I could have guessed I wouldn't care for The Young Elite based solely on the fact that "The Young Elite" is a … Continue reading Review: The Rose Society
3.5 out of 5 stars I love Rick Riordan. The Trials of Apollo isn't my favorite of his series, but it's more than enough fun. Goodreads.com: The Burning Maze, by Rick Riordan (The Trials of Apollo #3) Apollo, cast out by Zeus and trapped in the awkward, unfortunate body of teenage Lester Popadopolous, must again … Continue reading Review: The Burning Maze
2.5 out of 5 stars ASDFGHJKL$%^&*! PLEASE stop writing between-books. We can wait, promise! Ask George R. R. Martin! Goodreads.com: A Court of Frost and Starlight, by Sarah J. Maas (A Court of Thorns and Roses #3.1) Presumably no one can fight, f&%$, or have angst in Velaris unless every word of it is committed … Continue reading Review: A Court of Frost and Starlight
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