The Clockwork Prince picks up where the Clockwork Angel lets off, the second installment in The Infernal Devices prequel trilogy. Although the Shadowhunters continue to unravel the mystery of the Magister and the Pandemonium Club, they face a challenge of their own. Charlotte and Henry in charge of the London Institute are being undermined by…
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Clockwork Angel: Book Review
I am an unapologetic fan of young adult urban fantasy. I’m an even bigger fan of Cassandra Clare, who’s books I adore. Besides being a witty writer with fantastic plots, she always adds a mystery, a thread of angst, into her books that you never solve until the end of the series. And it drives…
Finale (Hush Hush): Book Review
This book, as suggested by the title, is the last one of the Hush, Hush series by Becca Fitzpatrick. This is a YA novel, fairly typical in some ways of other YA urban fantasy novels: boy/girl love story, some supernatural element, and a nearly insurmountable obstacle between boy and girl. Yes, the formula has been done…
Victoria and the Rogue: Book Review
I think that I should just pick a theme for reading this year. And that theme is…(drumroll)…historical fiction! What a surprise. Today’s book is Victoria and the Rogue by Meg Cabot. Now I absolutely adore Meg Cabot. She has a spunky, quirky writing style. Unlike everybody else who reads her, I haven’t read the Princess Diaries…
The Amaranth Enchantment: Book Review
I really liked The Amaranth Enchantment, for the most part (and I’ll get to that later). This story was an interesting mix of elements, with pieces of fantasy, fairy tale and the otherwordly. It starts out focusing on Lucinda doing a drudge’s work and being degraded by the “master” of the establishment who also happens—surprise surprise—to…
Keturah and Lord Death: Book Review
I’ve recently read Keturah and Lord Death and loved it. It comes as no surprise that this is another historical fiction. I have an addiction for them, especially when they are well-written and lyrical, weaving together elements of both history and magic. To get started, this book takes place in some nebulous past, which could…
My Book Club: A Morning Gift
While I was at the bookstore (a common occurrence), I picked up a book from the young adult section that I thought my mom might enjoy. You should know that I owe the majority of my love of reading and writing to my mother. Some of my best childhood memories revolve around her reading to…
The Tyger
I’ve recently started reading poetry again. Sometimes I forget or overlook the simple beauty and inspiration found within its phrases. Once in a while you stumble across a poem that smacks you across the face, so to speak. And then you (or rather me) wonder how you ever did without it. It gives you a…
Reading Goals
sI’m taking a page out of my friend’s book—thanks Amy! Have you noticed how I steal ideas from your family members?—and make some reading goals. As I write this I’m not really sure where to start, so I guess I’ll begin with those things I didn’t accomplish last year (guilty face). Read Les Miserables – Yes,…
Thesis: Child Literacy: Literature Review: Part I
Here I am, ready to post the second part of my thesis to my blog. I know this is extremely thrilling for you, because nothing is quite so riveting as a dry thesis. And I understand. Let’s face it, the academic world expects a certain passive quality from professional papers. It’s stupid. So let me…
Thesis: Child Literacy: Introduction
Just a couple of weeks ago I successfully defended my thesis. After a lot of thought, I decided to explore child literacy. I’ve always had a soft spot for kids and reading. I’m that aunt who always gives books as presents. However, my graduate work is in technical communication, and I can practically hear you…
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