The writing of The Scarlet Pimpernel hooked me from the first page. It was deliciously sarcastic and funny. I was having a grand old time until I noticed this pattern of the writing getting kind of repetative. See, the main character, Marguerite has to make a hard choice. I mean it's a really hard choice. ... Read More »
Book Review: Across a Star-Swept Sea by Diana Peterfreund
Spoiler free even if you haven't read the first book in this series. Sink me if I didn't just adore this most excellent retelling of the Scarlet Pimpernel. I do say the lovely author pulled off the futuristic and sci-fi world just splendidly. Alas, I admit that the politics were a little confusing at first, but ... Read More »
Book Review: Let the Sky Fall by Shannon Messenger
My favorite thing about Let the Sky Fall was the romance. It was the perfect, non-cheesy, realistic, and interesting romance that I've been waiting for. I was a little disappointed at first that the guy had a destiny and powers and whatnot. I really wanted him to be a regular guy that gets rescued by a ... Read More »
Book Review: Allegiant by Veronica Roth
Spoiler free even if you haven't read the first book in this series. Allegiant explores what true sacrifice really means. Sacrifice isn't giving away other people's lives for the good of everyone. True sacrifice can only come from within yourself with the desire to truly help others no matter the cost to you. I liked how ... Read More »
Book Review: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling
I love the way that J. K. Rowling twists traditional mythology and history. When at the beginning Harry is writing an essay about witch burning, it's just funny that the witches thought it tickled when they were burned. The title of the essay, "Witch Burning in the Fourteenth Century Was Completely Pointless - discuss", is ... 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.