Category: Reviews

Last Sunday I went and saw the movie The Darkest Minds in my local theater.  The Darkest Minds movie is based on the book by the same name by Alexandra Bracken.  The book was published in 2012, so it's been quite a wait for those who read the book and have been waiting to see… Continue reading The Darkest Minds Movie Review

Daughter of the Burning City was a good read, but not as good as I had hoped. It was unique and entertaining for the most part, but I did have some trouble with it. Sixteen-year-old Sorina has spent most of her life within the smoldering borders of the Gomorrah Festival. Yet even among the many… Continue reading Daughter of the Burning City by Amanda Foody (MAJOR SPOILERS)

This book grated on me, and I think it was because I'm not the right audience for this book. I did enjoy it somewhat, but I'm wondering if I would've liked it more had I been the target age. One thing this book did really well was create distinct characters. There were four princes and… Continue reading The Hero’s Guide to Saving Your Kingdom by Christopher Healy

This was a perfect end to this trilogy! I loved how it all played out, even if there were some sad parts. This review is going to be partly about the final book, but mostly just a summary of thoughts I had throughout the trilogy. One thing I really liked about this trilogy was the… Continue reading When the Stars Threw Down Their Spears by Kersten Hamilton (MAJOR SPOILERS)

My book club picked this book and I eagerly started reading.  Now that I've finished, I give it 3 stars!  I enjoyed it quite a bit! Best friends, big fans, a mysterious webcomic, and a long-lost girl collide in this riveting novel, perfect for fans of both Cory Doctorow and Sarah Dessen; illustrated throughout with comics.… Continue reading I Am Princess X by Cherie Priest

In the Forests of the Night is the second book in the Goblin Wars trilogy by Kersten Hamilton. While it was still intriguing and kept me entertained throughout, I think I liked the first book better. The story continues where Tyger Tyger ended. The author put the last few pages of the first book in… Continue reading In the Forests of the Night by Kersten Hamilton

Tyger Tyger was such a good book! It was full of action and adventure that kept me on the edge of my seat throughout the whole book! Teagan Wylltson’s best friend, Abby, dreams that horrifying creatures—goblins, shape-shifters, and beings of unearthly beauty but terrible cruelty—are hunting Teagan. Abby is always coming up with crazy stuff,… Continue reading Tyger Tyger by Kersten Hamilton