I went into this book expecting a new and interesting take on The Twelve Dancing Princess' fairy tale. What I got was a re-telling. I didn't find anything new or original added to the story. That being said, it was still a decent fairy tale re-telling. The narration was a little stiff like I was ... Read More »
Book Review: Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer
Breaking Dawn was so much better when I read it the second time. The first time I read it, I loved part 1, was shocked for part 2, and disappointed for part 3. Part 1 is still my favorite. The wedding and honeymoon are pure bliss to read. Bella's reaction to the honeymoon (where she's ... Read More »
Book Review: Austenland by Shannon Hale
A clever mix of escapist fan fiction and a modern re-telling of Jane Austen. When I found out that Stephenie Meyer was making this book into a movie, I HAD to read it. My first thoughts were that (1) there is no conflict in this novel and (2) that this novel is purely escapist. As ... Read More »
Book Review: Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer
I feel like the subtitle for Eclipse could be "Let's Feel Sorry For Jacob." I can't help but think that Jacob (in real life anyway) wouldn't be comforted by his ex-girlfriend that he still can't have. But that's just me. Of all the books in the series, this one is by far the most romantic. ... Read More »
Book Review: Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte
I read this book mainly because it was talked about a lot in Eclipse. I was shocked by how dark and Gothic it was. I can't imagine what people must have thought when it was published. If I could pick two words to describe Wuthering Heights it would be "passionate" and "bizarre." I've never read ... 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.