This is another case where I read companion novels back to back so I’m doing a joint review. I actually read Lament when it first came out and fell in love with it. I wasn’t blogging then so I never reviewed it. I could have sworn that I read Ballad (I bought it right when it came… Read more »
My Thoughts: This book is by Rachel Caine and it focuses on libraries. I am so in! I loved the idea that the Great Library of Alexandra not only survived, but thrived! In the world of Ink and Bone, the library has nearly unlimited power. And as we know, power corrupts! The library seeks to control all knowledge. They are… Read more »
My Thoughts: I picked this book up based on the cover (oh my gorgeous!!!) and the fact that it was written by Jessica Day George. I’m sure I read a summary about it at some point but all I remembered going in was that it took place in Romania in the late 1800’s and it… Read more »
My Thoughts: Jennifer Lynn Barnes is basically a genius. This is the sixth book of her’s that I’ve read and each one has captured my attention and left my wowed! The characters, the pacing, the suspense… perfection. I picked this book up on a day when I was kind of distracted. That ended the minute I… Read more »
My Thoughts: How do I even begin this review?!? There was so much I loved about this book. Basically there is no way to avoid spoilers for book one (they’re there in the summary!) so there will be some spoilers about The Kiss of Deception. Beware. First and foremost: Lia forever. Lia for always. 100% Team Lia!… Read more »
This weeks Summer of Sarah Dessen book is This Lullaby! I just adore this one! My Thoughts: I feel like I say this about every Sarah Dessen book but This Lullaby is one of my very favorites! I adore Remy and Dexter and all of Truth Squad. Here are some of my favorite things: The music aspect: Remy’s father… Read more »
My Thoughts: This book is a page turner from the get go. It starts with action and doesn’t let up. I was honestly surprised (in a positive way) by how much had happened before I had even read a quarter of the book! I was looking forward to this book for a few reasons. Most of them are… Read more »
My Thoughts: This was a really intense, really excellent read. My heart just went out to the main character, Sam. She has Purely-Obsessional OCD and seeing what she went through on a daily basis… wow. What a strong and incredible young woman! As a teacher I’ve worked with students dealing with obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorders. Reading Every Last… Read more »
This week’s featured book for the Summer of Sarah Dessen is Keeping the Moon. This is the perfect summer read! My Thoughts: There is so much I love about Keeping the Moon! I forgot how much I loved it until I re-read it earlier this year. I spent the whole re-read rediscovering all the things I… Read more »
My Thoughts: I don’t know what I expected from this book but it wasn’t me sitting on my couch sobbing over it. And I mean sobbing. Oh man. Just thinking about it makes me tear up! But, stars, did I love it! This was the second book by Sarah Ockler that I read and I know… Read more »
