The episodic feel of this book, the dearth of information and one-sided literary illustrations, were a disappointment.
Category: Book Reviews
Strange the Dreamer
Strange the Dreamer is beautiful and entrancing, summoning the dreamer in all of us.
The American Heiress | England
This book illustrates the reality of the Gilded Age, the dust and ashes beneath the glimmer and gold.
Smoke in the Sun
The plot weaves together disparate voices into a surprisingly melodious chorus.
As I Lay Dying
The sheer lack of anything positive in the plot and intentionally obscure writing makes me wonder why I bothered reading it.
A Wrinkle in Time
It’s interesting and somewhat good, but it could have been so much better.
Mr. Churchill’s Secretary | WWII
Mr. Churchill’s Secretary tries to do too much and ends up doing too little.
Eyes Like Stars
This book has some wicked awesome dialogue and an incredibly unique idea behind it, so…if you don’t mind a strained plot and a mediocre main character, then go for it.
Queen’s Thief Series | Megan Whalen Turner
More than just the clever plots, I loved the characters, the way they grew while still remaining distinctly themselves.
The Girl in the Tower
This book articulates the power of womankind…and the power of love—of all kinds.
The Healer Series | Maria V. Snyder
The Healer Series combines magic, love, and adventure for a good time.
Just Ella
This book is about a girl who forges her own destiny; she needs no Prince Charming to do it for her.
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