My favorite thing about Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is how we get to see that wizards and Muggles are much the same. Mr. Weasley actually thinks that Muggles are fasinating and even "magical" in their own way. It's a nice little theme that I only picked up since it was my third time ... Read More »
Book Review: The Runaway King by Jennifer A. Nielsen
Spoiler free even if you haven't read the first book in this series. I read The Runaway King in one day mainly because I love the main character, Sage. I was able to guess pretty well what was going to happen plot-wise, but Sage's unexpected wit and sarcasm are hugely entertaining. He even did a few things ... Read More »
Book Review: The False Prince by Jennifer A. Nielsen
The False Prince is such a refreshing fantasy book. Yes, it follows the pattern of traditional fantasy but it didn't take itself too seriously. There was a lot of humor and wit. The very best part of this book is the anti-hero, Sage. He had every characteristic that a hero shouldn't have. And somehow they all ... Read More »
Book Review: Slippers of Pearl by Danyelle Leafty
Slippers of Pearl is an interesting twist and original take on the fairy-tale The Princess Who Couldn't Laugh. I thought the story was very imaginative and the writing was cute and witty (though there were more comparisons in this book than I think it really needed). I liked that the house the main character, Faryn, ... Read More »
Book Review: Gathering Blue by Lois Lowry
Spoiler free even if you haven't read the first book in this series. Gathering Blue is about an orphan girl, Kira, with a gift of dyeing and weaving threads. The community and the characters are completely different from The Giver. The story feels nothing like The Giver until you get to the end, where Lois Lowry ... Read More »
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.