Fantasy, Fiction

Uprooted by Naomi Novik

Uprooted came to me highly recommended by a former coworker - she and I have very similar tastes (we call each other book-twins), so I figured it would be a sure thing. Synopsis Agnieszka loves her valley home, her quiet village, the forests and the bright shining river. But the corrupted Wood stands on the border,… Continue reading Uprooted by Naomi Novik

Fiction, Retelling, Science Fiction, Young Adult

Everland by Wendy Spinale

Everland #1 I readย Everland in one beautiful day sitting on the beach in the Bahamas. Last spring I decided I was going to catch up on my reading and for a five day vacation, I brought 10 books and I finished 7 of them (the total included graphic novels). I'd been meaning to read my… Continue reading Everland by Wendy Spinale

Fantasy, Fiction, Screenplay

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child by J. K. Rowling, John Tiffany & Jack Thorne

Harry Potter #8 I don't think it would be much of a stretch to rename the Millennial generation the Harry Potter generation. The series is one of the most unifying features of my generation. I was first introduced to the magical world at the at the age of nine, a year after the first book… Continue reading Harry Potter and the Cursed Child by J. K. Rowling, John Tiffany & Jack Thorne

Fantasy, Fiction, Young Adult

The Kiss of Deception by Mary E. Pearson

Remnant Chronicles #1 If I had to pick a favorite genre of of the past year, it would be Young Adult Fantasy. It is the genre I go to when I just want something to read that will keep me occupied and be a fun and enjoyable read. Lately I've strayed more towards (auto)biographies, but… Continue reading The Kiss of Deception by Mary E. Pearson

Book Club, Classics, Fiction, Mystery

A Study in Scarlet by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Sherlock Holmes #1 Last summer, my book club, the Modern Readers, decided to go on a magical mystery tour, reading one contemporary, one Agatha Christie and one Sherlock Holmes mystery. We had a heck of a lot of fun and we will definitely do it again at some point! This is the original graphic used… Continue reading A Study in Scarlet by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Fiction, Mythology

Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman

I have to admit, I'm a bit obsessed with the Norse. Since I first discovered the protagonist of my own novel, a Norse princess turned pirate back in December 2014, I've been trying to read anything I can get my hands on that might prove to be worthwhile for research. Add into it my love… Continue reading Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman

Fantasy, Fiction, Mythology, Young Adult

Wonder Woman: Warbringer by Leigh Bardugo

DC Icons #1 When I first saw the trailer forย Wonder Woman, I couldn't wait to see it. When I found out that Leigh Bardugo was writing a YA adaptation, I was even more excited about it! As as new-ish fan ofย Wonder Woman, I have been keen to get my hands on anything relating to my… Continue reading Wonder Woman: Warbringer by Leigh Bardugo

Fantasy, Fiction, New Adult

A Court of Thorns and Roses trilogy by Sarah J. Maas

A Court of Thorns and Roses, A Court of Mist and Fury, A Court of  Wings and Ruin #1. I will read anything by Sarah J. Maas. #2. It's based on Beauty and the Beast. #3-#10. Repeat #1. A Court of Thorns and Roses Synopsis Feyre is a huntress. She thinks nothing of slaughtering a wolf to… Continue reading A Court of Thorns and Roses trilogy by Sarah J. Maas

Fiction, Historical, Science Fiction, Young Adult

Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld

Leviathan #1 I purchasedย Leviathanย shortly after I started working at a bookstore, nearly two years ago. It was not, however, until Scott Westerfeld came to said bookstore back in the spring that I remembered that I had the book at home, still sitting on my shelf unread. After a friend finished all three in the series… Continue reading Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld

Fiction, Science Fiction, Young Adult

Legend by Marie Lu

Legend #1 In May of 2015 I traveled to NYC for my first BookCon, and what an experience it was - completely overwhelming, but wonderful as well. My favorite part of the experience, was a panel with Marie Lu, Sabaa Tahir and Renee Ahdieh and I told myself I would read all of their books!… Continue reading Legend by Marie Lu