I’ve gone on a bit of a YA kick when it comes to reading, but I’m not mad about it. There are a lot of great things happening in YA lit land these days, and I’m here for it. I was gifted the book that is the subject of today’s review because the gifter thoughtContinue reading “MISS PEREGRINE’S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN – Ransom Riggs”
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SHADOW AND BONE – Leigh Bardugo
I’d never judge a book by its cover, but I would be remiss if I didn’t start this post by mentioning how absolutely gorgeous this cover is. The colors. The stag. It’s simply stunning. As for the book itself, SHADOW AND BONE is a delight, and a quick and easy read. It’s the first bookContinue reading “SHADOW AND BONE – Leigh Bardugo”
CHILDREN OF BLOOD AND BONE – Tomi Adeyemi
I teach you to be warriors in the garden so you will never be gardeners in the war.” Tomi Adeyemi, Children of Blood and Bone You’ve read Harry Potter, right? Or at least seen the movies? Do you remember when they began training to fight? Dumbledore’s Army, they called themselves. Led by Harry, Ron, andContinue reading “CHILDREN OF BLOOD AND BONE – Tomi Adeyemi”
The Book Thief – Markus Zusak
“First the colors.Then the humans.That’s usually how I see things.Or at least, how I try.*** HERE IS A SMALL FACT*** You are going to die.” And so Markus Zusak’s novel, The Book Thief, begins. Told from Death’s point of view, The Book Thief, is the story of Liesel Meminger and her encounters with Death inContinue reading “The Book Thief – Markus Zusak”
Robert Jordan – From the Two Rivers
This bookslut seldom ventures into the realm of genre fiction, but she made an exception for a friend. For years, this particular friend has been pushing The Wheel of Time series on me like a drug dealer pushes crack. When I found From the Two Rivers on the dollar table at a local used bookstore,Continue reading “Robert Jordan – From the Two Rivers”
A Girl Named Tommi 