"The Ice Court had been built to withstand an onslaught of armies, assassins, Grisha, and spies. When she'd said as much to Kaz, he'd simply replied, 'But it hasn't been built to keep us out." (Bardugo, p. 134). Six of Crows is a fast paced, action packed adventure that is sure to thrill you! Think… Continue reading Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo
Month: June 2017
Lost Boy by Christina Henry
We all know the story of the heroic Peter Pan, and the villainous Hook. But, what if that story wasn't the whole truth? Lost Boy is a dark, imaginative retelling of the illusive Captain Hook. Christina Henry paints us a dangerous picture of Neverland and our beloved Peter Pan. This one is a story of… Continue reading Lost Boy by Christina Henry
“Books I’ll Probably Never Read” Tag
Happy Monday Lovlies! Today I am doing the "Books I'll Never Read" tag, tagged by the awesome Fuzzy Bookworm. Go check out her blog and give her some love! A hyped book you're not going to read: Probably The Flame In The Mist because it had gotten so much hype and now has a lot… Continue reading “Books I’ll Probably Never Read” Tag
The “Get To Know You” Book Tag and Mini Review on Pan by K.R. Thompson
Happy Friday everybody! Today I decided to tag myself in The Get To Know You Book Tag I saw posted on Sydney's Shelves Blog. We are unaware of who created this lovely tag, so if you know who, please link them in a comment. 1. What's your favorite book? At the moment my favorite book… Continue reading The “Get To Know You” Book Tag and Mini Review on Pan by K.R. Thompson
Red Riding Hood by Sarah Blakley-Cartwright
"Once upon a time there was a girl, and there was a wolf." (Cartwright). Red Riding Hood will take you on an enchanting journey in to a village haunted by a wolf. It is full of danger, passion, and betrayal. This retelling will feel like the true story of Little Red Riding Hood. It is… Continue reading Red Riding Hood by Sarah Blakley-Cartwright
Hunted by Meagan Spooner
Hunted is a Beauty and the Beast retelling that will remain in your heart as if it were the original. This tale will enchant you. It will captivate you and entangle you. "In every fairy tale there were rules. Even the monsters could not break them." (Spooner, p. 133). The Plot: Yeva is not like… Continue reading Hunted by Meagan Spooner
Here and Gone by Haylen Beck
Here and gone is gripping and intense. A real page turner that will have you on the edge of your seat! Brace yourself for this adrenaline pumping ride! "Audra stared into the empty air inside the cell as tremors worked through her body and limbs, her feet glued to the concrete floor." (Beck, p. 35).… Continue reading Here and Gone by Haylen Beck
The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden
"...though the story of Frost was an old tale, and they had all heard it many times before." (Arden, p. 5). The Bear and the Nightingale will immerse you in to a world of Russian folklore and faerie tales. This story will feel old and familiar, all at once. It is magical and lyrical and… Continue reading The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden
DNF – The Crooked Boy by Moses Barraza – Spoilers Ahead
I knew the day would come when I would finally be able to say that I did not finish a book. I am usually quite determined to finish a book I start, and I made it 68% of the way through this one, so I feel like I read enough of it to write a… Continue reading DNF – The Crooked Boy by Moses Barraza – Spoilers Ahead
The Unique Blogger Award
Good evening lovelies! I am still reading a Net Galley e-book, so tonight I am posting about The Unique Blogger Award. Spotlight on Stories nominated me for this award, so go check out her awesome blog! Thank you Chelsea for nominating me! So this award allows you to nominate those blogs that you find… Continue reading The Unique Blogger Award