Date Read: March 17 Author: Leigh Bardugo Genre: Fantasy Rating: 4/5 The final book in the Shadow and Bone Trilogy, Ruin and Rising brings the story to an exciting finale. I thought the ending was good, and the book is exactly what you would expect after reading the first two books of the series, ShadowContinue reading “Ruin and Rising”
Category Archives: 4 Stars
Siege and Storm
Date Read: March 16 Author: Leigh Bardugo Genre: Fantasy Rating: 4/5 The sequel to Shadow and Bone, the second book of the series continues to follow Alina Starkov and her friends. As I mentioned in my post about the first book, it’s been a few years since I first read the series, and I amContinue reading “Siege and Storm”
The Fold
Date Read: March 14 Author: Peter Clines Genre: Science Fiction Rating: 4/5 Technically, The Fold is considered the second book in a series, but I didn’t discover that until I finished it, and there was nothing in the book that would indicate reading the first book in the series is necessary. I enjoyed the bookContinue reading “The Fold”
The Fates Divide
Date Read: March 9 Author: Veronica Roth Genre: Fantasy Rating: 4/5 The Fates Divide is the sequel to Carve the Mark. I thought the pace was slower than the first book, and so while the book was still enjoyable, I liked the first book of the duology better. However, if you enjoy Carve the MarkContinue reading “The Fates Divide”
Shadow and Bone
Date Read: March 8 Author: Leigh Bardugo Genre: Fantasy Rating: 4/5 I first read Shadow and Bone at the beginning of high school, and after reading a few of Leigh Bardugo’s more recent books I decided to reread the trilogy. It’s about the same as I remembered, and it’s interesting to see characters that popContinue reading “Shadow and Bone”
Broken Monsters
Date Read: March 7 Author: Lauren Beukes Genre: Horror Rating: 4/5 While it starts out as a crime novel, Broken Monsters quickly shifts into the paranormal horror category. It could have used more exploration of what was happening, even if the events were intended to be mysterious, but overall the book achieved its goal ofContinue reading “Broken Monsters”
All We Ever Wanted
Date Read: February 26 Author: Emily Giffin Genre: Fiction Rating: 4/5 While the story is full of emotion, the characters relied heavily on stereotypes, and rarely defied their stereotypes. Justice isn’t only about what a person deserves, but also about what a person needs. – All We Ever Wanted
The Near Witch
Date Read: February 23 Author: VE Schwab Genre: Fantasy Rating: 4/5 I really enjoyed the Darker Shade of Magic trilogy, and I was not disappointed by VE Schwab’s debut novel. It was enjoyable to read, and the story is full of witches, magic, and secrets. Funny how when we start to tell a secret, weContinue reading “The Near Witch”
Heir of Sea and Fire
Date Read: February 16 Author: Patricia A. McKillip Genre: Fantasy Rating: 4/5 I enjoyed The Riddle-Master of Hed more, but it was still an enjoyable sequel, and I am looking forward to reading the final book of the trilogy. The light seemed to fashion the shadows, valleys, granite peaks that formed the Pass into theContinue reading “Heir of Sea and Fire”
All the Crooked Saints
Date Read: February 15 Author: Maggie Stiefvater Genre: Fantasy Rating: 4/5 Three cousins in Bacho Raro, Colorado, all belong to a very special family: they perform miracles. While many seek their miracles, few are prepared for what it will take in order to achieve one. It is a good book, with a fast-paced plot andContinue reading “All the Crooked Saints”
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