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Book Review: Cress by Marissa Meyer

February 11, 2019 By Jessica Filed Under: Book Review Leave a Comment

Book Review Cress Marissa Meyer

I liked Cress much better than Cinder or Scarlet. In fact, it took me a few years to even finish the series because I didn't like Scarlet very much. I'm so glad I didn't quit the Lunar Chronicles series! My favorite thing about this series has been the subtle tie-ins to the fairy tales. In ... Read More »

 Posted on: February 11, 2019 11:54 am By Jessica Filed Under: Book Review | Tagged With: 5 Stars, Audiobook, Book Review, eBook, Instagram Review, Young Adult
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Book Review: The Cruel Prince by Holly Black

September 24, 2018 By Jessica Filed Under: Book Review Leave a Comment

Book Review The Cruel Prince by Holly Black

I found the premise of The Cruel Prince disturbing.  The fairy king who killed Jude's family adopts her and all the fairies tell her she's supposed to be honored.  That by itself is not disturbing enough for me to quit reading, but we'll see if I can get on board.  (Spoiler Alert: I don't.)

Also disturbing ... Read More »

 Posted on: September 24, 2018 10:30 am By Jessica Filed Under: Book Review | Tagged With: 2 Stars, Book Review, Hardcover, Instagram Review, Young Adult
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Book Review: Tales From a Galaxy Far, Far Away, Vol. 1: Aliens by Landry Q. Walker

August 7, 2018 By Jessica Filed Under: Book Review 1 Comment

Book Review Star Wars Tales from a Galaxy Far, Far away Aliens Landry Q Walker

I read a bunch of these short stories in 2016, a year after The Force Awakens had come out.  I loved them all and I was excited to find that they were now in a book instead of digital only ebooks.  There are even two bonus stories in Tales From A Galaxy Far, Far Away ... Read More »

 Posted on: August 7, 2018 9:00 am By Jessica Filed Under: Book Review | Tagged With: 4 Stars, Book Review, Hardcover, Instagram Review, Star Wars, Young Adult
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Book Review: Stardust by Neil Gaiman

August 2, 2018 By Jessica Filed Under: Book Review 2 Comments

Book Review Stardust Neil Gaiman

Stardust starts with 3 seemingly random tales that combine as time goes on in such interesting and unexpected ways.  My favorite was when the witch's curse comes back to bite her.  How ironic that a curse did some good.  I also loved the familiar fairy tales told in new ways like the lion and the ... Read More »

 Posted on: August 2, 2018 7:51 am By Jessica Filed Under: Book Review | Tagged With: 4 Stars, Adult, Book Review, Instagram Review, Paperback
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Book Review: Hamilton: The Revolution by Lin-Manuel Miranda

July 16, 2018 By Jessica Filed Under: Book Review Leave a Comment

Book Review Hamilton: The Revolution Lin Manuel Miranda

I loved all the footnotes and insights to the inspiration behind the musical Hamilton in this book.  My favorite useless-but-fun insight was learning that the song "You'll Be Back" was inspired by the Beatles and then Lin-Manuel actually got to meet a real Beatle!

Flying high on getting to see Hamilton on stage a few months ... Read More »

 Posted on: July 16, 2018 3:02 pm By Jessica Filed Under: Book Review | Tagged With: 5 Stars, Adult, Book Review, Hardcover, Instagram Review
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