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: Everneath by Brodi Ashton
Everneath is not your typical supernatural YA book. There's not a vampire, werewolf, or angel in sight. Instead of re-telling Greek mythology, Brodi Ashotn breaks it down and re-invents it. What you get is a deep, dark, rich, tragic and moving story like nothing I've ever read. Flashbacks drive the story along and they beautifully ... Read More »
Book Review: Entwined by Heather Dixon
A perfect re-telling of the 12 Dancing Princesses. It followed the overall story line of the Grimm's fairytale, but the details were original and interesting. It was charming the way that you imagine fairy tales should be. It had magic, but at the same time, evil lurks just around the corner. As I was reading, ... Read More »
Book Review: Austenland by Shannon Hale
A clever mix of escapist fan fiction and a modern re-telling of Jane Austen. When I found out that Stephenie Meyer was making this book into a movie, I HAD to read it. My first thoughts were that (1) there is no conflict in this novel and (2) that this novel is purely escapist. As ... Read More »
Book Review: Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer
I feel like the subtitle for Eclipse could be "Let's Feel Sorry For Jacob." I can't help but think that Jacob (in real life anyway) wouldn't be comforted by his ex-girlfriend that he still can't have. But that's just me. Of all the books in the series, this one is by far the most romantic. ... 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.