I picked up Bowels of Hell right after The Orphanage. What a cliffhanger! I was on the edge of my seat wondering how Billy and Amber would get out of this mess. The reaction of the orphans when they see that Amber and Billy are missing was really poignant to me. I loved getting to know ... Read More »
Book Review: The Orphanage by Gary Taaffe
I like the survival skills in this series. Reading The Orphanage was like watching a survival reality show but it's not quite as gross since I was reading it. I feel like I learn something with every new book in this series. I kind of wonder if I really could cook a rat now after watching ... Read More »
Author Interview: Gary Taaffe
I'm so glad to have on my blog today! He's written the Urban Hunters series about an Aboriginal boy who leaves the Australian bush. I asked Gary a few questions. What were your favorite books as a teen? The first novels I ever got into were the Wilbur Smith books. The outdoor hunting adventures spoke to ... Read More »
Book Review: Bullies by Gary Taaffe
Bullies is another fun short story in the Urban Hunters series. I really liked how we got to learn a little more about Billy and Amber and their personalities. We get to see their relationship grow in little, adorable ways. But I really struggled with the conflict in this one. It just didn't feel real ... Read More »
Book Review: Budgie Smugglers by Gary Taaffe
Spoiler free even if you haven't read the first three books in this series. I loved the glossary in Budgie Smugglers. I know that sounds weird, but let me explain. The author, Gary, talks about how there's a "rule" in writing that you shouldn't use colloquialisms and you should change the spelling to suit whatever country ... Read More »
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.