Twitter summary: “I was nothing more than storm and fury as I stepped forward and Misha looked up at me. He rose.” — Chapter 34 The good: Armentrout is one of my favourite writers, after Maas of course. The first time I read* this book, I kept thinking the plot was familiar and it wasn’tContinue reading “Storm and Fury by Jennifer L. Armentrout”
Category Archives: Young Adult
The Cruel Prince by Holly Black
Twitter summary: Jude desperately wants to find her place in the Faerie world so she does everything from lying to committing murder to stealing the crown. The good: I was surprised by the turn in events in Jude’s relationships with both of her sisters — I’m curious to read how they will continue to evolve.Continue reading “The Cruel Prince by Holly Black”
By the Book by Amanda Sellet
Twitter summary: Mary Porter-Malcolm, an avid reader, has learned everything from the classics except understanding real life friendships and romance. The good: Loved all of the literary references — it reminded me that I have so many more books to read! Wish I was that well read at Mary’s age! The bad: Unfortunately, I feelContinue reading “By the Book by Amanda Sellet”
Furyborn by Claire Legrand
Twitter summary: Two queens, one evil and one good… The good: Remy. The bad: Unfortunately, I did not enjoy this book at all and struggled to finish it. Rielle and Eliana’s stories are set 1,000 years apart and it was torture to try to figure out what was happening in each timeline. Favourite aspect ofContinue reading “Furyborn by Claire Legrand”
A Heart So Fierce and Broken by Brigid Kemmerer
Twitter summary: The curse is broken (Book 1) but with the true heir of Emberfall now known, enemy lines are being drawn. The good: I love Grey. That’s all. I have always been more intrigued by Grey’s story than Rhen’s. I was loudly cheering for Lia Mara when she says “I told you I couldContinue reading “A Heart So Fierce and Broken by Brigid Kemmerer”
Ash Princess by Laura Sebastian
Twitter summary: Theo lost her mother and kingdom, forced to be Kaiser’s prisoner and finally decides to take back what’s hers. The good: Theo’s acceptance of her title builds momentously throughout the book. Her Shadows — family and loyal subjects (TBD, of course, this is only Book 1) — allow her to find her innerContinue reading “Ash Princess by Laura Sebastian”
City of Glass by Cassandra Clare
Twitter summary: Clary, the teenaged girl, continues acting like a child while venturing to Idris against Jace’s wishes. The good: I truly struggled to finish reading this book. I got to chapter 8 and that’s when I rapidly lost interest. Let me move onto the next point because I didn’t enjoy anything about the book.Continue reading “City of Glass by Cassandra Clare”
City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare
Twitter summary: Sister and brother (and their team) try to escape* from their evil father. The good: Clary’s development – slowly but surely she is shedding her young helpless shell and growing into the protagonist role. She still has miles to go but I’m starting to get on board with her character (with the exceptionContinue reading “City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare”
City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
Twitter summary: Girl goes clubbing, witnesses a murder and is pulled into a fantasy world while trying to save her mother. The good: Another fantasy world commingling all the usual suspects. Clare has done a fabulous job setting up the storyline for the series… The bad: …but I felt the book was lacking the “gripping,Continue reading “City of Bones by Cassandra Clare”
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