Above World was an interesting mix of mythological creatures and our modern world of technology. You'll find mermaids and computers in one breath. I was pleasantly surprised by the dystopian undertone to it all that gave it some wonderful depth. In this fascinating world that Jenn has built, there are several cultures based on mythological creatures ... Read More »
Book Review: Midnight in Austenland by Shannon Hale
Spoiler free even if you haven't read the first book in this series. The first thing that stands out about Midnight in Austenland is the writing. Shannon's vocabulary choices give it a Jane Austen feel, but it flows so well and is a joy to read. Midnight in Austenland is not really a sequel. The main ... Read More »
Book Review: Forbidden by Syrie and Ryan M. James
Forbidden felt like angels meet X-Men. The conflict and characters reminded me a lot of the first X-Men movie. It was told from two points of view: Alec's and Claire's, which I found refreshing. It was nice not to read a one-sided love story. The characters had a lot of depth to them and they ... Read More »
Book Review: Halflings by Heather Burch
The first thing that caught my attention about Halflings was the beautiful, visual writing. It reminded me of The Mortal Instrument series but more religious since it talked about heaven, hell and God (but not in a preachy way). Peter Pan felt like an inspiration for some aspects of the book, especially the Halfling characters. ... Read More »
Book Review: Vengeance by Michelle Madow
Spoiler free even if you haven't read the first book in this series. This short novella was a great set up for the last book of this series. Vengeance felt like a teaser filled with tension and a conflict that you just know is going to make for an epic ending. It was a quick and compelling ... Read More »
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