Crooked Kingdom was the book I was most looking forward to reading this year. The depth and edge-of-your-seat suspense that Leigh Bardugo delivered in Six of Crows was nearly absent in Crooked Kingdom. Uneven pacing and lack of character growth was Crooked ...
This & That – 2 Books with Great Ensemble Casts
April 26, 2016 by · 9 Comments
“This and That” is a feature to showcase books that I think sound similar or have similar themes and would recommend to someone who is a fan of the “this book.” Often times, I may not have read the “that” book, but I think fans of the “this” book might like it based on the ...
The List – Bookish Things That Need to Happen Vol. 1
March 2, 2016 by · 21 Comments
I'm a selfish and needy reader. I don't expect any of these to actually happen or for the authors to care or fulfill my stupid wishes but it would make my little bookish heart happy if these things happened. Here are some of the Bookish Things That Need to ...
Most Anticipated Books of 2016
January 6, 2016 by · 15 Comments
Happy 2016, everyone! I've complied a list of a few books that I'm excited to read this year. I hope I can eventually get to all of them. The books are from a variety of genres/sub-genres, including literary fiction, young adult contemporary, psychological thriller, urban ...
Book Review – Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo
September 28, 2015 by · 13 Comments
Book Review: "Maybe the shears would snap in Wylan's hands. Maybe Inej would fail. Or Nina. Or Kaz. Or me. Maybe I'll fail. Six people, but a thousand ways this insane plan could go wrong." Wow! I am on a book high! Six of Crows is one of my favorite books of the year. ...
Book Chat – Unpopular Opinion Book Tag & A New Release You Need to Read
September 27, 2015 by · 7 Comments
Sunday Morning Book Chat is an video series in which I talk about random book-related things with a cup of coffee (or some wine). It's a great way for you to get to know me and for me to get to know you! Don't be afraid to comment and say hi! This week I'm doing the ...
Book Review – Ruin and Rising by Leigh Bardugo
July 27, 2015 by · 6 Comments
Review: Shadow and Bone (Bk 1) Review: Siege and Storm (Bk 2) Book Review: "Maybe love was a superstition, a prayer we said to keep the truth of loneliness at bay. I tilted my head back. The stars looked like they were close together, when really they were millions of ...
Book Review – Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo
July 26, 2015 by · 2 Comments
Review: Shadow and Bone (Bk 1) Book Review: * If you haven't read Shadow and Bone, this review maybe spoilery * Siege and Storm is a solid second book in the Grisha trilogy that I really enjoyed! At the end of Shadow and Bone, the Darkling was a bad, bad boy. Like ...
What I’m Digging #26 – Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo
January 19, 2015 by · 4 Comments
What I'm Digging is a feature in which I share my bookish finds with you. This can range from jewelry to clothes to home decorations. I find so many neat bookish things on Pinterest, Etsy, and elsewhere. I thought I would share my finds with you. Who doesn't love ...
Around the Book Blogosphere #21 – Reviewing, Promoting, and Fifty Shades Fan Art
January 17, 2015 by · 6 Comments
"Around the Book Blogosphere" is a feature to share posts from other book blogs or other book-related websites that I have enjoyed reading. Book blogging is all about sharing the love, right? Top Ten 2014 Releases I Didn't Get to The blogosphere shares some of the 2014 ...
