Category: Book Review

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The Truth About Alice

The Truth About Alice

My Thoughts: The Truth About Alice by Jennifer Mathieu was quite the intense read. I really appreciated the fact that the author didn’t skirt around unpleasant truths. At the same time, she avoided sensationalizing events or characters. It just felt so honest and true. This made the story all the more powerful and heartbreaking and hopeful…. Read more »

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June “Recommended by…” Part Two

June “Recommended by…” Part Two

“Recommended by…” is a monthly feature in which an awesome bookish person recommends a book that I just have to read. It’s posted in two parts. Part one is the intro to the recommender and the recommendation. Part two posts later in the month and recaps my thoughts on the book. Check out part one here. Thanks again… Read more »

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The Secret Diary of Lizzie Bennet

The Secret Diary of Lizzie Bennet

My Thoughts: Obviously I was thrilled when I first heard about this book. I mean, more Lizzie Bennet Diaries?!? Yes, please!!!!  I love all things Pride & Prejudice but have a specific fondness for The Lizzie Bennet Diaries. I watched the videos religiously on youtube and jumped right on the kickstarter. I have t-shirts and… Read more »

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Ruin and Rising **Spoiler Free**

Ruin and Rising **Spoiler Free**

First things first, when I say “spoiler free” I mean I won’t spoil the final book…. there may be spoilers for books one and two. If you haven’t read them yet, GET ON THAT!!! Honestly, one of my very favorite series, EVER! My review of Shadow and Bone (book one) My review of Siege and Storm (book… Read more »

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May “Recommended by…” Part Two

May “Recommended by…” Part Two

“Recommended by…” is a monthly feature in which an awesome bookish person recommends a book that I just have to read. It’s posted in two parts. Part one is the intro to the recommender and the recommendation. Part two posts later in the month and recaps my thoughts on the book. Check out part one here.  I was… Read more »

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In the Shadows

In the Shadows

My Thoughts: When I first heard about In the Shadows by Kiersten White and Jim DiBartolo I knew it was a book I simply must read. Not only is it a collaboration between incredibly talented people, it’s a unique format for telling a story that I couldn’t wait to explore. Kiersten White and Jim DiBartolo each tell part… Read more »

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Midwinterblood

Midwinterblood

My Thoughts: Another short but intense book from Marcus Sedgwick. How does he do it? Fit so much depth and nuance in one book that only takes a couple hours to read?!? Color me impressed. Again. Midwinterblood by Marcus Sedgwick reads… well… backwards. Chronologically, that is. It’s told in seven parts. The first is set in the not… Read more »

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