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
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
4.5 out of 5 stars I don't usually binge-read a whole series, if I'm lucky enough to start it when all the books are out. I try to pace myself, allowing each book to stand alone a while as I digest that portion of the story. No such luck with Maggie Stiefvater's The Raven Cycle. … Continue reading Review: The Raven King
2.5 out of 5 stars It's hard to revisit to an established fictional world. That first story, when the reader (and often the main character) learns everything has all the elements of surprise and wonder, the journey of discovery that makes you fall in love with a place. Go back again, for a new story, and … Continue reading Review: Lady Midnight
4.5 out of 5 stars Lord, these books are good! The third installment of The Raven Cycle is even more unique and surprising than the last. I don't know what genre you'd call this - YA fantasy, for sure, but it also reads like realistic fiction in so many ways. Love, money, status, society. Except … Continue reading Review: Blue Lily, Lily Blue
4.5 out of 5 stars I did not see where this was going! What a great series, if it can surprise you with an even better, all-new story line in the second installment. Goodreads: The Dream Thieves by Maggie Stiefvater (Raven Cycle #3) Warning: If you haven't read The Raven Boys, go do that immediately. On the … Continue reading Review: The Dream Thieves
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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.
