Spoiler free even if you haven't read the first book in this series. This short novella was a great set up for the last book of this series. Vengeance felt like a teaser filled with tension and a conflict that you just know is going to make for an epic ending. It was a quick and compelling ... Read More »
Book Review: Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare
Spoiler free even if you haven't read the first book in this series. Clockwork Prince is like A Tale of Two Cities meets warlocks, werewolves, with a little steampunk and it's all set in Victorian England. The first thing I noticed about Clockwork Prince was how much detail goes into the world that she has created. It ... Read More »
Book Review: Rumors by Anna Godbersen
Spoiler free even if you haven't read the first book in this series. Gossip Girl in 1899 continues. The pace felt slower in Rumors than it did in the first book, The Luxe. The first book had one main story line that was told from many points of view, but Rumors had lots of divergent story ... Read More »
Book Review: The Luxe by Anna Godbersen
The Luxe is like Gossip Girl set in 1899. It was so rich in social history and scandal. You get to know characters from different social classes and even a few historical figures. The prologue more or less tells you what's going to happen at the end of the novel. Normally, I don't like being spoiled ... Read More »
Book Review: Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens
Oliver Twist is a social satire that criticizes Victorian England. Some of his criticisms of society could still apply today. It was more graphic and violent than I thought it would be. Dickens writes the best characters I've ever read. Even the minor characters have personalities and flaws. Dickens has this way of narrating that makes ... Read More »
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My name is Jessica. I love to read Young Adult and classic literature. I’ve been a book blogger for six years and I haven’t gotten tired of it yet. I’m a very curious reader. Writing about all the questions and thoughts I had while reading a book is the best hobby ever.