Frostblood by Elly Blake My review: 4 of 5 stars A YA fantasy worth reading. Frostblood is fast-paced and action-packed with strong characters. At times, the action is tense and violent, but Frostblood is clean otherwise (no sex or foul language). Blake has a way with words, and I enjoyed her vocabulary choices. The mythic and paranormal elements made for excellent … [Read more...] about Book Review: Frostblood by Elly Blake
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Book Review: Ever the Hunted (Clash of Kingdoms BK 1) by Erin Summerill
Ever the Hunted by Erin Summerill My review: 4 of 5 stars An exciting read filled with tension and desperation, Ever the Hunted immediately draws the reader into its world. The story features a feisty, independent and intelligent heroine. Though not complex, the main characters are developed enough to create interest. The plot is simple but action-packed and fast-paced. … [Read more...] about Book Review: Ever the Hunted (Clash of Kingdoms BK 1) by Erin Summerill
Book Review: The Sun is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon
The Sun is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon My review: 5 of 5 stars Hopelessly romantic and though-provoking, The Sun is Also a Star is a beautiful read. At first, the staccato rhythm created by the short chapters and varying points-of-view was difficult to follow. Once I caught the flow of the narrative, however, I was hooked. The book manages to be humorous and light while … [Read more...] about Book Review: The Sun is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon
Book Review: Vassa in the Night by Sarah Porter
Vassa in the Night by Sarah Porter My review: 5 of 5 stars Vassa in the Night begins with a folktale about Night that is instantly engaging and mysterious. Porter makes brilliant use of personification and imagery throughout the book. Vassa, the teenage heroine, is intelligent and snarky with great appeal. Vassa in the Night is whimsical, humorous, dark, lovely, fanciful … [Read more...] about Book Review: Vassa in the Night by Sarah Porter
Book Review: Fated (The Soul Seekers Bk 1) by Alyson Noël
Fated by Alyson Noël My review: 3.5 of 5 stars Unlike potato chips, I can and did easily stop with just one book of The Soul Seekers. I'm not saying it wasn't a decent read. Many teens will and already do like The Soul Seekers series. Fated had an attention-grabbing opening that created immediate suspense and anticipation. The teen voice and characterization were authentic … [Read more...] about Book Review: Fated (The Soul Seekers Bk 1) by Alyson Noël