Author: Alex Brown
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A Review of A Sorceress Comes to Call by T. Kingfisher
A Sorceress Comes to Call by T. Kingfisher is a dark twist on the Goose Girl tale and totally worth a read. It features relatable protagonists who lack magical powers but use their wit and kindness to survive against a cruel antagonist. The book is both gripping and a great reminder about the power of…
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A Review of Skulduggery Pleasant by Derek Landy
Dive into the whimsical world of Skulduggery Pleasant, where a 12-year-old detective teams up with a skeleton who’s more chatty than scary. As they untangle a murder mystery, expect snarky banter and plentiful action. If you enjoy evil, dry humor, and persistent young protagonists, grab your magnifying glass and read on!
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A Review of Thornhedge by T. Kingfisher
If you’re curious about the answer to the question, “Why trap an enchanted, slumbering princess within a thorny, bramble-filled hedge?” Well, you might just have to pick up Thornhedge by T. Kingfisher and give it a read.
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A Review of Order 66 by Karen Traviss
This might be the Star Wars book I’ve reread the most throughout the years. It helped that it was one that I owned (traded for it actually), so I didn’t need to check it out from the library. I think I reread it every couple of months or so. Why? Why do we reread stories?…
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A Review of Their Shadows Deep: A Novel by Peter Golden
This book review post reflects on the challenges of historical fiction, particularly in distinguishing truth from fiction, and highlights Peter Golden’s novel, “Their Shadows Deep,” which features a police officer seeking her husband’s killer during the 1960 Presidential Race.
