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 Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown
The subtitle for The Boys in the Boat should be "How Life is Like Rowing." Each chapter starts with a beautiful and inspiring quote from George Yeoman Pocock. The quotes are about rowing but George is such a deep and thoughtful person that to him, everything you learn in rowing can be applied to life. This is ... Read More »
Book Review: Talking as Fast as I Can by Lauren Graham
I knew I had to get the audiobook for Talking As Fast As I Can because it's read by the author, Lauren Graham. Who wouldn't want to spend four delightful hours listening to Lauren Graham talk about her life? It was as enjoyable as I hoped it would be. However. Photographs are integral to the story ... Read More »
Book Review: A Dog’s Purpose by W. Bruce Cameron
A Dog's Purpose is told from the dog's perspective which can be tricky but I think W. Bruce Cameron pulled it off. I found the dog's voice cheesy at first, but as I got used to the style it quickly stopped bothering me. The voice also got better as the dog grew up and it became ... 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 »
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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.