The Short Version The Witch of Duva is a beautifully written fairy tale that feels close to our own fairy tales but it messes with your expectations by twisting the story around in new ways. This prequel novella reminded me of Tales of Beedle the Bard by J.K. Rowling. The Witch of Duva, like Tales of ... Read More »
My Google Diary for Siege and Storm
When I read, I ask a LOT of questions. Here’s some stuff I searched or wondered about while reading Siege and Storm by . From my review: One of my favorite things about the first book was the beautiful imagery. And we get more of it in this book. A dragon in the cold sea. A sailing ... Read More »
Book Review: Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo
Spoiler free even if you haven't read the first book in this series. The action starts right from the beginning. There is no time wasted to get straight to this plot full of twists and turns that kept me surprised. I like to try and predict what is going to happen, but in this book I ... Read More »
My Google Diary for Shadow and Bone
When I read, I ask a LOT of questions. Here’s some stuff I searched or wondered about while reading Shadow and Bone by . From My Review: Shadow and Bone was like walking through a version of Tolstoy’s Russia that was filled with magic. So many little details reminded me of Tolstoy like the mention of saints, troikas, ... Read More »
Book Review: Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo
Shadow and Bone was like walking through a version of Tolstoy's Russia that was filled with magic. So many little details reminded me of Tolstoy like the mention of saints, troikas, samovars, peasants, and even the names. The world building was incredible with details being revealed naturally throughout the story and even mentioned more than ... 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.