Wow!! As a rule, I don’t read fantasy, but Amy Harmon makes it so delectable time and time again. Her words completely transported me to the world of Saylok. I loved being able to head back to this world, with the concurrent storyline to The First Girl Child. We were able to visit the characters…
Category: Fantasy
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue – Review
Many thanks to Netgalley and Tor Books for the chance to read this book early. Prior to The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, I’d never read a V.E. Schwab book, but as soon as I came across this blurb I couldn’t resist! And my goodness, V.E. Schwab can WRITE! I absolutely wanted to absorb every…
Secrets of the Chocolate House – Review
So many thanks to St. Martin’s Press & Netgalley for the chance to read this novel. Almost exactly a year ago I read The Little Shop of Found Things by Paula Brackston and was absolutely absorbed. Twelve months later, the same is true with Secrets of the Chocolate House! The Found Things Series is completely…
The First Girl Child – Review
I’m convinced Amy Harmon is one of the only people on the planet who can encourage me to read Fantasy and make me enjoy it. This is my least favorite genre to read because I often have a hard time wrapping my mind around the funny names and things that aren’t, at least, somewhat realistic….
Harry Potter & the Prisoner of Azkaban – Illustrated Edition Review
Nearly everyone on the planet has read the Harry Potter books by now, so I’m not going to give this book a traditional review. I only want to talk about my reading experience with the illustrated edition of The Prisoner of Azkaban. More than any other books, the Harry Potter Series spurred my love of…
The Queen and the Cure – Review
“The Gifts we are given are not given for our benefit but for the benefit of mankind.” Was Amy speaking of herself with this quote? Seriously, the woman’s gift of writing is a benefit for mankind. Every time I read one of her books I am in complete awe of her writing abilities. She crafts…
I Do Not Trust You – Blog Tour & Review
“Memphis is a searingly intelligent and endearingly gutsy female protagonist, and the evolution of her relationship with Ash unravels both artfully and believably… [an] entertaining novel.” — Kirkus Reviews “[A] white-knuckle read that pushes envelopes and makes the reader question everything.” — USA Today’s Happily Ever After blog on Sanctuary Bay “A quickly captivating account…
Foe – Review
Many thanks to Gallery Books and Netgalley for the chance to read and review this book! July created a new obsession for me called Iain Reid. I finally decided to pick up I’m Thinking of Ending Things earlier in the month and was completely blown away by the writing and the storyline that kept me guessing from…
How to Stop Time – Review
How to Stop Time was one of my most anticipated reads of 2018, and like most highly anticipated books, I was slightly let down after building my own hype around this novel. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is my favorite movie (the short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald is also quite good, though I wish it was…
Matilda – Review
I picked up Matilda from my local library after reading my friend, Kacy’s review, also known as The Fettered Matriarch. I love the Matilda movie and it somehow escaped my knowledge that this was first a novel! In fact, I was unaware Roald Dahl has written many of the childhood classics that have been adapted to the screen such as Charlie…
The Surviving Trace – Review
My first Calia Read book was a hit! First of all, I just have to brag on this woman because I think I might have a crush on her. 😉 I had the privilege of chatting with her on Instagram while I was reading this book and she was incredibly nice and personable. I’ve always been amazed…
Legendary – Review
Thank you to Flatiron Books for the chance to read and review this novel. After reading Caraval not long ago, I was ecstatic to see Legendary available on Netgalley. Though Caraval didn’t quite live up to the hype for me, I was still anxious to continue with the series and hopefully be able to find out just who the mysterious Legend…
11/22/63 – Review
For a book as intricate and deeply plotted as 11/22/63, I’m not sure where I should begin with my review. I suppose I should state the obvious, I absolutely loved this book and it has become an instant favorite. I’m a huge fan of time-travel stories, many of my favorite books and movies are centered around this…
Caraval – Review
Like many of us, I bought Caraval because I kept seeing it everywhere and the cover is just SO pretty! It makes me happy to look at it. Much like the cover, the wonderful world of Caraval was whimsical and enchanting, feeling like a modern fairytale. The first half of this story was full of exciting potential…
The Queen and the Cure – Review
Was Amy speaking of herself with this quote? Seriously, the woman’s gift of writing is a benefit for mankind. Every time I read one of her books I am in complete awe of her writing abilities. She crafts such in-depth stories and some of the most romantic scenes I have ever read. To be honest,…
Drums of Autumn – Review
I have been reading the Outlander series since May of last year (2016), spacing the books out as I have had time to devote to the tale. Drums of Autumn is without a doubt my favorite of the Outlander series, thus far. I know a lot of people complain about how long these books are…
Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children – Review
Like certain songs and smells can trigger memories, I feel like the books I read can help me remember certain instances from my childhood or similar reading experiences I may have had years ago. This book was one of those welcome triggers for me. It made me feel almost childlike again, captivated by an exciting…
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child – Review
As many of us Potterheads who grew up being transported to Hogwarts every year, I was apprehensive to head back into the magical world of Harry Potter. Could a play possibly do it justice? Would it ruin something that had become so special to my childhood? Hopefully, this review will put your mind at ease! …
The Evolution of Mara Dyer – Review
If you haven’t read The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer yet, you may want to skip this review to avoid potential spoilers. I usually love books in a series more than standalones, simply because I get to spend more time with the characters I’ve grown attached to. I’ve often questioned people who complain about books in…
The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer – Review
I have wanted to read The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer for SIX years, people. Before I found Goodreads, before book blogging, before I owned a smartphone, and gasp…even before I knew what the letters TBR stood for. This length of time feels like an eternity in the book world. But alas, I have finally crossed this one…
Ashes Books & Bobs 