I haven't read any of Victoria Schawb's works before this, but I'd heard so much about her, I knew I had to read at least one of her books! Summary: There’s no such thing as safe in a city at war, a city overrun with monsters. In this dark urban fantasy from author Victoria Schwab, … Continue reading Book Review: This Savage Song
When I saw Icebreaker's post about this book, I thought it sounded interesting. You don't get many dystopian books where the two leads are a criminal and a government official in training, do you? Summary: What was once the western United States is now home to the Republic, a nation perpetually at war with its neighbors. … Continue reading Book Review: Legend
This was a book I picked on a whim, as it sounded right up my alley. And I can say, by the second chapter, I was hooked. Really, really, hooked. Summary: What if the world's worst serial killer...was your dad? Jasper "Jazz" Dent is a likable teenager. A charmer, one might say. But he's also the son … Continue reading Book Review: I Hunt Killers
I got to buddy read Six of Crows with Icebreaker@Icebreaker694. We were both really interested in this book, and I know I was drawn in by the crime elements, and well, the overall description. I will also provide a review, but it will be shorter; no pros or cons this time! Summary: Criminal prodigy Kaz Brekker has … Continue reading Buddy Read With Icebreaker: Six of Crows
Usually, when I read a book, I end up liking it. That's because I'm picky with what I choose. But sometimes I find a book that's a dud. Sadly, this was one of those times. I read this a year or two ago, and liked it well enough. I decided to pick it up again … Continue reading Book Review: When
So, I was wandering around a library recently, looking for books...when I thought about Ghostly Echoes. I rushed to the "R" section, and found a purple book spine looking at me. Summary: Jenny Cavanaugh, the ghostly lady of 926 Augur Lane, has enlisted the investigative services of her fellow residents to solve a decade-old murder—her … Continue reading Book Review: Ghostly Echoes
After reading several reviews from blogger friends like Mandy (who even admitted to not being much of a mystery person) and Krysti, who each loved this book, I knew I had to check this out, especially being the mystery lover I am. Summary: Pay close attention and you might solve this. On Monday afternoon, five students at … Continue reading Book Review: One of Us is Lying
I had been confused as to whether start another Cassandra Clare series for a while. I'd just finished the second half of TMI, and with the exception of City of Heavenly Fire, was rather disappointed. I was worried she was writing TDA just to milk out her success. Nevertheless, I tried it out, and to my … Continue reading Book Review: Lady Midnight
I started the anime adaptation back in April, and upon finding out that it was based off a novel series rather than a manga, I decided to try to find some of the novels! Summary: The Ikebukuro district in Tokyo is full of interesting people. A boy longing for the extraordinary. A hotheaded punk. An … Continue reading Light Novel Review: Durarara!! Volume 1
I managed to find a copy of the second installment of the Jackaby series! Summary: In 1892, New Fiddleham, New England, things are never quite what they seem, especially when Abigail Rook and her eccentric employer, R. F. Jackaby, are called upon to investigate the supernatural. First, members of a particularly vicious species of … Continue reading Book Review: Beastly Bones
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