It must have been fate to find Wishtree at the library right before our road trip to the Redwoods. We listened to the audiobook and followed along in the book as we drove among the huge trees. Redwoods National Park in California I had no idea that Wishtree was told from the perspective of a tree. ... Read More »
Book Review: Fawkes by Nadine Brandes
Fawkes starts out introducing us to Thomas who is slowly turning to stone on the day he needs to take an important test at St. Peter's Color School which sounds just as amazing as Hogwarts. The school teaches about how to use the magical power of each color. They learn how to talk to a ... Read More »
Book Review: The Cruel Prince by Holly Black
I found the premise of The Cruel Prince disturbing. The fairy king who killed Jude's family adopts her and all the fairies tell her she's supposed to be honored. That by itself is not disturbing enough for me to quit reading, but we'll see if I can get on board. (Spoiler Alert: I don't.)
Also disturbing ... Read More »
Book Review: Stardust by Neil Gaiman
Stardust starts with 3 seemingly random tales that combine as time goes on in such interesting and unexpected ways. My favorite was when the witch's curse comes back to bite her. How ironic that a curse did some good. I also loved the familiar fairy tales told in new ways like the lion and the ... Read More »
Book Review: The Crystal Cave by Mary Stewart
The Crystal Cave felt like history more than fiction. I guess that's why it's called a legend. What's real and what isn't? The mixture of real places, possibly real events and wars, ancient religions like the Druids, and completely made up magic make this legend so interesting to read. Since not much is known about ... Read More »
- 1
- 2
- 3
- …
- 15
- Next Page »
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.