I was pretty excited to read this book, since I've been a fan of the series for several years. When the fourth book came out, I was actually rather surprised because it had seemed like the series was over. I ended up really enjoying the fourth book (almost more than the original series actually) and so this fifth book was one I waited somewhat impatiently for. In the meantime, I reread the first three books, since I was starting to forget what had happened. I loved them even more than the first time I read them! Now I've read this next peculiar novel and I have some mixed feelings...
Tag: Fantasy
Book Review: “Anansi Boys”
I had absolutely no idea what to expect going into this book. I'd recently read The Graveyard Book graphic novel and had enjoyed it a fair amount, though it wasn't a new favourite. I did think that this book would be original and certainly very interesting, which proved to be correct. But, similarly to The Graveyard Book, this also isn't a new favourite. In fact, I have to sadly announce that this review is on a book that I DNF'd (Did Not Finish). However, if you still want to hang around and hear why, then I'd love that!...
Top Ten Tuesday: “The Ten Most Recent Additions to My Bookshelf”
Welcome to Top Ten Tuesday! Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly listing book meme hosted by Artsy Reader Girl where paticipants list their top ten answers to the prompt. This week's prompt makes me very very happy, because I get to talk about some new books that I have and then don't have to include them in my next monthly book haul. The list was getting quite long because of how many thrifted books I've found recently for cheap prices! I just love second hand... anyway without further adeu here are some recent additions to my bookshelf!...
Book Review: “Reverie”
When I first heard about this book, I was slightly unsure about whether or not I would like it, but I'm a fairly easy to please reader (at least I think so) and I decided to take a chance. As soon as I got it in the mail I started reading it and the general verdict is that it wasn't everything I was expecting, but I very much enjoyed the adventure it took me on...
Book Review: “The Silvered Serpents”
EEEK!!! I can't believe I am writing this review right now! I won a giveaway that this marvelous author hosted on her Instagram a few months ago and it included an ARC (Advanced Readers Copy) of the next book in The Gilded Wolves trilogy. I only read the first book a few months ago and loved it (if you haven't read it then you can see my recent review of it here), so as soon as I got the sequel in the mail I was ready to read...
Author Interview: Shveta Thakrar on her debut novel “Star Daughter”
I am so delighted to introduce another author interview today, this time with Shveta Thakrar! Shveta's debut novel Star Daughter will hit shelves in summer next year and you will not want to miss it, especially if you love fantasy or books based on mythology. To hear more about Star Daughter and the inspirations behind it, keep reading!...
Review: The Gilded Wolves
I borrowed this book from the library several months ago now--during my summer holidays--and I read it promptly, but I haven't been very proactive in writing the review for it. Luckily, I take notes after finishing a book so that everything I want to write about it is fresh down on the page for me to revisit. Before I get into a new review, I figure I might as well catch myself up and write the ones I've been putting off. So, here I am drinking peppermint tea and freaking out about this intricately gorgeous cover that holds an even more intricate and gorgeous story...
Caraval (Caraval Series #1)
The cover of this book is amazing. Can we just take a moment to appreciate it? It looks kind of simple, but seeing it up close is actually amazing. The star behind the title sparkles! I’m not here to rant, but it really is cool...
The Splintered Trilogy
I was caught by the covers of these books when I was waltzing through the bookstore (not literally, but I like fun words). I didn’t want to judge a book by its cover and I read the first synopsis, which really excited me because I love Alice in Wonderland themed/inspired stories. Some of my favorite movies are the Tim Burton ones (I dressed up as The Mad Hatter for Halloween). The book even mentioned that it was inspired by the Tim burton movies. I am so glad that I found this series. Quick fun fact: If you get the books in print, they have colorful text...
Fablehaven
I was recommended this book by my friend when I was quite young (maybe I was in second or third grade). My mum started to read the first book to me. However, by the time we got about halfway through, we were done. I was scared by some of the frightening situations and creatures the characters had to deal with and Mum was afraid of me having nightmares. So we got rid of the book. Many years later, I saw the book at the bookstore and I thought maybe I should try it again. I wasn’t disappointed...
