Since The Orphan Keeper is a fictionalized version of a true story, I think it's vital to visit the website to see what really happened. There's a timeline of events and the original video interviews. Not as much of this story was made up as I thought it would be. I could not put this book down. ... Read More »
Book Review: Firefight by Brandon Sanderson
Firefight had more gimmicky metaphors, like Steelheart did, with unnecessary attention drawn to them. I very thoroughly marked all of the awkward metaphors in my book. Like when the main character, David, said he's "intense like a lion is orange (pg 115)" to another character named Mizzy. They spent half a page arguing about what ... 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 »
Book Review: The Serpent King by Jeff Zentner
I don't usually like contemporary novels, but I really enjoyed The Serpent King. I felt like it was about making your own destiny. It was also a poignant reminder to not wait too long to follow your dreams. "And if you're going to live, you might as well do painful, brave, and beautiful things." -Jeff Zentner, The ... Read More »
Book Review: The Invoice by Jonas Karlsson
The Invoice reminded me of The Alchemist by Paulo Coehlo because it's more of an allegory about life instead of a purely fictional story. The Invoice wasn't quite as enjoyable as the Alchemist. Why would the main character take this whole bill-for-happiness thing seriously? What happens if he doesn't pay? Although I never got satisfactory answers, I still liked this ... 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.