Brief Synopsis “The Last Windwitch” is the debut novel of Jennifer Adam, and is a middle-grade fantasy novel which begins in the village of Oak Hollow. Brida, a young orphan girl who has been training to be a hedgewitch, accidentally catches the attention of the evil Queen, and begins to realize that there is a … Continue reading Book Review: The Last Windwitch, by Jennifer Adam
Well hi there! It’s been a while since I’ve written a blog post (what else is new?), and there is actually a good reason for that! Between the end of the school year, some general life craziness, and preparations for the launch of my debut novel (check this link out!), things have been pretty busy. … Continue reading A Quick Note About Book Reviews
So, firstly, sorry for being a bit of a ghost on here again (what else is new?). However, I am happy to say that this time, it is for a good reason: I’m publishing a book! LEGEND OF SAMANTHA TORRES is a middle-grade fantasy adventure novel featuring a diabetic main character, a mysterious jungle island, … Continue reading I’m Publishing a Book!
Brief Synopsis “Project Hail Mary,” by Andy Weir, follows middle-school-teacher-turned-astronaut Ryland Grace, who wakes up with amnesia after a long coma. The two people next to him are dead. The ship is hurtling towards an unfamiliar star. What is going on, and how long does Ryland have to figure it out? Content Warnings: References to … Continue reading Book Review: Project Hail Mary, by Andy Weir
What’s This? Yep, it’s a new kind of book review! While I’m still planning on reviewing newer-ish books I’ve read, I also want to give some love to the novels that I was raised on. So what will be my criteria for these sorts of reviews? Some of the criteria may change as I continue … Continue reading Retro Review: The Amulet of Samarkand, by Jonathan Stroud
What’s This? Yep, it’s a new kind of book review! While I’m still planning on reviewing newer-ish books I’ve read, I also want to give some love to the novels that I was raised on. So what will be my criteria for these sorts of reviews? Some of the criteria may change as I continue … Continue reading Retro Review: Redwall, by Brian Jacques
Brief Synopsis “Gallant” follows the story of Olivia Prior, a mute orphaned girl whose life changes forever when she receives a letter from her uncle inviting her home to Gallant. But all is not what it seems: her uncle claims he never sent the letter, and half-formed ghouls roam the house’s halls. What secrets is … Continue reading Book Review: Gallant, by V.E. Schwab
Brief Synopsis “Ready Player Two” is a sequel to the massively popular “Ready Player One” novel, both by author Ernest Cline. This story again follows the journey of Wade Wilson, beginning days after his victory in the previous novel as he discovers another contest created by James Halliday. This time, however, there are no clear … Continue reading Book Review: Ready Player Two, by Ernest Cline
Brief Synopsis “Sisters of Glass” is the first in a duology by Naomi Cyprus, and follows the stories of both Nalah and Halan. Nalah is a peasant girl living in New Hadar, where magic is outlawed and she must tread carefully to avoid being found out. Halan is a princess in the magic-filled Magi Kingdom, … Continue reading Book Review: Sisters of Glass, by Naomi Cyprus
Brief Synopsis “The Dawn of Yangchen” is the third of the Avatar Chronicles novels, going far back into the Avatar Cycle of Yangchen, an Airbender. Though she is haunted with visions from her previous lives, they also prove to be a boon as she navigates a tumultuous era where city leaders vie for the power … Continue reading Book Review: The Dawn of Yangchen, by F.C. Yee
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