Daughter of Smoke & Bone (Daughter of Smoke and Bone) My review: 4 of 5 stars Although Daughter of Smoke and Bone may not immediately grab the reader, the character of Karou is fascinating from the start. Also, the setting, Prague, gives the book a Gothic feel. Some of the scenes were really intense and once the reader gets caught up in the story, the book really flows. … [Read more...] about Book Review: Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor
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Book Review: Lips Touch Three Times by Laini Taylor
Lips Touch: Three Times My review: 4 of 5 stars Beautifully eccentric right out of the gate, and not at all what I expected. These three stories of kisses were reminiscent of Grimm's fairy tales. The romance was edgy, born of fire and blood rather than lace and hearts. The author draws on ancient religions, dead languages, folk lore, and fairy tales to create this … [Read more...] about Book Review: Lips Touch Three Times by Laini Taylor
Mental Health Giveaway Hop
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, bipolar disorder affects approximately 5.7 million adults. I'm one of them. Perhaps that is why I relate so well to Alice in Wonderland. The ups and downs of bipolar disorder and the medications that treat it are not unlike Alice's ups and downs in the rabbit hole. As my giveaway for this hop, I've chosen [simpleazon-link … [Read more...] about Mental Health Giveaway Hop
Book Review: Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo
Siege and Storm (Grisha Trilogy (Shadow and Bone)) My review: 5 of 5 stars Unexpected twists, high-seas adventures, military plots and uneasy alliances, complex relationships and character growth all make for a fantastic sequel in this second book of the Grisha Trilogy. The epic battles were heart-pounding, and the story is as powerful and magical as its … [Read more...] about Book Review: Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo
Brotherhood of Dwarves Book Blast and $100 Giveaway
The Brotherhood of Dwarves The dwarven saga begins… Roskin, heir to the throne of a remote, peaceful kingdom of dwarves, craves excitement and adventure. Outside his own kingdom, in search of fortune and glory, he finds a much different world, one divided by racial strife and overrun by war. The orcs to the south want to conquer all dwarves and sell them as slaves. The humans … [Read more...] about Brotherhood of Dwarves Book Blast and $100 Giveaway