[simpleazon-link asin="014750998X" locale="us"]Invisibility[/simpleazon-link] My rating: 3 of 5 stars An interesting premise with authentic teen voices, but ultimately, try as I might, I just couldn't buy Elizabeth as a spellseeker. It was too convenient and just didn't feel right. Also, the romantic relationship between Elizabeth and Stephen felt contrived. Nevertheless, the … [Read more...] about Book Review: Invisibility by Andrea Cremer and David Levithan
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Book Review: Dark Triumph (His Fair Assassin, Bk II) by Robin LaFevers
Dark Triumph (His Fair Assassin Trilogy) My review: 5 of 5 stars Tense, foreboding, dark, suspenseful and filled with intrigue. Lady Sybella is a strong, brave, character who has survived much trauma and has an air of desperation about her. With the backdrop of the 15th century and actual historical events, this story is gripping. The descriptions of Brittany are vivid … [Read more...] about Book Review: Dark Triumph (His Fair Assassin, Bk II) by Robin LaFevers
Book Review: Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor
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
Book Review: Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell
Fangirl My review: 4 of 5 stars Fangirl is a quirky story about a freshman college student who enjoys writing fanfiction. She's snarky and nerdy and shy. The story contained stories within it written by a fictional author as well as by the main character herself. This format made the read quite fascinating. The teen voice was authentic, and the dialogue was humorous as … [Read more...] about Book Review: Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell
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