Cover art Greystone Secrets: The Strangers by Margaret Peterson Haddix This is an interesting premise in an interesting world. Each section of the book is narrated by a different child - Finn, 2nd grade; Emma, 4th grade; Chess, 6th grade. Each character has a unique voice, and most of their contributions are age-appropriate. The characters'… Continue reading Review – The Strangers (Greystone Secrets, #1)
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Review: First Frost by Sarah Addison Allen
Book cover: First Frost First Frost by Sarah Addison Allen My rating: 4 of 5 starsThis is a sequel to Sarah Addison Allen's previous book, Garden Spells. It's quite a lovely read. Some of the unresolved plot points from Garden Spells carry over into this one, namely the parental issues of the main characters, Claire… Continue reading Review: First Frost by Sarah Addison Allen
Review: The Huntress by Kate Quinn
The Huntress by Kate Quinn My rating: 3 of 5 starsI don't often read historical fiction, for several reasons I'm not willing to explore in this review. This book is set between alternating worlds of four sets of main characters: one is an escaped Nazi war criminal who disappears, another set is the group of… Continue reading Review: The Huntress by Kate Quinn
Review: Harvest of Thorns by Corban Addison
Corban Addison Harvest of Thorns Cover Art A Harvest of Thorns: A Novel by Corban Addison My rating: 3 of 5 stars It's difficult for me to really get into nonfiction because I read for joy, escape, and imagination workouts. I often find works of nonfiction too dry, overwhelming, or demoralizing. I pay attention to… Continue reading Review: Harvest of Thorns by Corban Addison
Review: The Aeronaut’s Windlass
The Aeronaut's Windlass / Cinder Spires, Book One. I read this book initially in March, and I came back to it again before reviewing it, because honestly, I wasn't sure about it. Now, having read it again, I find myself liking it more and more. Jim Butcher is skilled at creating worlds, and this one… Continue reading Review: The Aeronaut’s Windlass
Review: Myrren’s Gift
Myrren's Gift, by Fiona McIntosh I do love high fantasy: princes, princesses, high dudgeon drama. I love it all. I love female protagonists who are strong, feisty, and plucky. I love main characters who go who struggle: who muddle through like the rest of us. I like scheming, and I love to hate the bad… Continue reading Review: Myrren’s Gift
Review: Revolution by Jennifer Donnely
Revolution by Jennifer Donnelly. An interesting book. The main character, Andi, held my attention throughout. She's a teenager who watched her brother get murdered, and is going through the grieving process, with layered trauma. No one really understands her and helps her to feel normal, except her music teacher, who is a concentration camp survivor.… Continue reading Review: Revolution by Jennifer Donnely
Review: The Fiery Cross / Outlander Season 1
The Fiery Cross (Outlander, #5) by Diana Gabaldon (Goodreads Author) Anna Marie Martin's review Apr 17, 15 · edit 2 of 5 stars Read in January, 2015 Okay so the defining moment for me was when Claire, who must have done some sort of "collection," is looking at Jamie's sperm in her home-made microscope. Ahem: EEEEEEEWWWWW.… Continue reading Review: The Fiery Cross / Outlander Season 1
Review: The Queen of the Tearling by Erika Johansen
The Queen of the Tearling (The Queen of the Tearling, #1) by Erika Johansen Anna Marie Martin's review 3 of 5 stars This was a fine diversion from the Windstorm of Ought-Fifteen, where, rendered powerless, we spent several days at my father-in-law's house. Kelsea is a girl who was raised in the forest by people… Continue reading Review: The Queen of the Tearling by Erika Johansen
Review: Lord of the Changing Winds
Lord of the Changing Winds by Rachel Neumeier Lord of the Changing Winds (Griffin Mage, #1) by Rachel Neumeier This book was hard to get into - there were some complex concepts swirling around in the first few chapters, and some plot devices that the author didn't want to give away. When they were revealed later… Continue reading Review: Lord of the Changing Winds
