4.5 out of 5 stars Everything about The Diviners is brilliantly played, from the dark, ugly mystery to the hidden magic to the glittering 1920's setting. Goodreads: The Diviners, by Libba Bray (The Diviners #1) I've said before that I don't have much use for magic in the "normal" world; I prefer my supernatural powers in … Continue reading Review: The Diviners
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
3.5 out of 5 stars I love historical fiction, and Shakespeare, so Saving Hamlet was right up my alley: a cute and quirky twist on both ideas. Goodreads: Saving Hamlet, by Molly Booth Saving Hamlet is the story of Emma Allen, high school sports star-turned-theater nerd, embarking on her first theatrical stage manager job: her school's … Continue reading Review: Saving Hamlet
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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.
