Tag: Book Reviews
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A Review of The Bad Beginning by Lemony Snicket
The Bad Beginning introduces the Beaudelaire children—Violet, Klaus, and Sunny—as they face adversity from the villainous Count Olaf after losing their home. Despite the misfortunes, the story resonates with readers for its humor, relatable characters, and messages about resilience and the power of books, making it a timeless read.
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A Review of Daindreth’s Assassin by Elisabeth Wheatley
Excellent. Simply excellent. Daindreth’s Assassin is the first book in a complete, 5-book series by Elisabeth Wheatley. Not only is it an exciting read, filled with an immersive world and complex characters, it also contains a unique magic system (which I’m always a fan of) and perhaps some of the best writing of the effects…
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A Review of Hemlock & Silver by T. Kingfisher
I have yet to read a book by T. Kingfisher that I didn’t like. Hemlock & Silver proved no different. I was hooked from the very first page and was sad to reach the end. This fairy tale-inspired retelling of Snow White highlights Ms. Kingfisher’s incredible ability to take a well-known story, beckon the reader…
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A Review of Half a King by Joe Abercrombie
(Other Book Appreciation Posts can be found on The Reading Corner.) As the crippled second son of a ruthless warrior-king, Yarvi never imagined he’d become the ruler of his people. He could never earn their respect and loyalty in battle—not when he could barely hold the weapons of war that the line of kings carried.…
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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.
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A Review of The Beginning Place by Ursula K. Le Guin
(Other Book Appreciation Posts can be found on The Reading Corner) I’m more familiar with Ms. Le Guin’s young adult stories set in the fantastical world of Earthsea. (The complete cycle is on my TBR list, and I hope to check a few of those books off this year.) The Beginning Place isn’t a children’s…
