Short and Sweet Version If all Princess fairy tales had a feminist ending, it would come out exactly like this beautifully written short story. If you like Princess stories but don't like the "I have to get married, a guy needs to save me" theme, then you will love this fascinating fairy tale. Little Knife is about ... Read More »
Book Review: The Year of Living Biblically by A.J. Jacobs
Short and Sweet Version I read this book on a recommendation from a friend. When I first saw it, it seemed like it was mocking religion. The cover kind of says "See how ridiculous religion is? LOL." While there is humor, it's more self-deprecating instead of mocking. That being said, the humor wasn't that hilarious. It ... Read More »
Book Review: The Too-Clever Fox by Leigh Bardugo
Short and Sweet The Too-Clever Fox is a fable has a little of everything - talking animals, a moral about being wise, and a girl to save the day. Yep. A girl. This is an adorable, well written companion story to the Grisha Series. Even if you haven't read the Grisha Series, pick up this charming ... Read More »
Book Review: Coraline by Neil Gaiman
Short and Sweet Version Even if you don't like horror, pick up Coraline, a beautifully written children's book about bravery, boredom, and getting everything you want. Turns out, getting everything you want isn't as great as you'd think. The Jessica Thinks Too Much Version Coraline is horror light. All the creepy richness of a regular horror novel but with ... Read More »
Book Review: The Witch of Duva by Leigh Bardugo
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 »
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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.