Jonathan Miller 1 star This was my second goodreads giveaway win.Here is the thing about this book. I understand that when a book is independently published the writing may not be quite as edited as one published through a more traditional route, but I have read many independently published books and not had a problemContinue reading “Grant Beagan: The Finder’s Code”
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Jo & Laurie
Margaret Stohl & Melissa De La Cruz 4.5 Stars, but I’m rounding up to combat all the one star reviews from people who did not even read the book.* I thought this was so much fun! I was always interested in the parallels between Louisa May Alcott’s own life and Little Women, and this book combinedContinue reading “Jo & Laurie”
Going Rouge
Robin Benway 4 Stars I’m honestly surprised that more people haven’t heard of this series, especially considering the success the author, Robin Benway, had with Far From the Tree, which I absolutely loved. I read this series one after another, which I almost never do, but they were so much fun and I needed something toContinue reading “Going Rouge”
A Ceiling Made of Eggshells
Gail Carson Levine 3 Stars I’ve always loved Gail Carson Levine’s stories, so was so excited to read her new book when I heard about it. A Ceiling Made of Eggshells follows a young girl Jewish named Paloma or “Loma”, who lives during the Spanish Inquisition. This is Gail Carson Levine’s second historical fiction book, theContinue reading “A Ceiling Made of Eggshells”
Aru Shah and the End of Time
Roshani Chokshi 5 Stars! I wish I had this book when I was in middle school. Granted, it wasn’t that long ago, but even so. I love how this book’s main characters are Indian girls like me, and not only that, but the story is centered around the Hindu religious stories and epics that IContinue reading “Aru Shah and the End of Time”
The Paper Girl of Paris
Jordyn Taylor 4 Stars This was originally going to be 3 stars, but I loved the second half of the book so I averaged it out. I’ve always loved historical fiction novels with a past/present storyline such as Sarah’s Key, and The Paris Seamstress, which were both set in the same time period and location, butContinue reading “The Paper Girl of Paris”
The Secret Princess
Melanie Cellier 4 stars! This was a nice read! It definitely wasn’t my favorite of Melanie Cellier’s books so far, but I enjoyed the return to the original four kingdoms, as well as seeing some of the characters from previous books more grown up. There is one part of this this that confused me though, andContinue reading “The Secret Princess”
Princess Academy
Shannon Hale 5 Stars I love this book. I have read this countless times over the years, enchanted by Miri’s beautiful mountain world. I love how no matter how many times I read this book, it takes me through a journey. Despite knowing what is going to happen, I am still swayed by Miri’s opinionsContinue reading “Princess Academy”
All Summer Long
Hope Larson 3 Stars My first goodreads giveaway win!!!I don’t really read graphic novels very much except for some Raina Telgemeier when I was younger, but I decided to enter the giveaway on a whim and ended up winning a copy. I thought that this book had a fairly average plot and I liked theContinue reading “All Summer Long”
Jane Austen Rankings
I did it! I finished all the Jane Austen novels!!!I can’t believe it.I think that I think very differently of these books than most people do, but here are my rankings. 1. Emma2. Persuasion3. Mansfield ParkPride and Prejudice4. Pride and Prejudice5. Northanger Abbey6. Sense and Sensibility
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