I hadn't read the Hunger Games for a long time, so at first, I wasn't sure if this was a prequel or set far in the future. I'd settled on far in the fI hadn't read the Hunger Games for a long time, so at first, I wasn't sure if this was a prequel or set far in the future. I'd settled on far in the future for some reason so a lot of things didn't make sense to me. I liked it though. When I finally figured out who Corio was, it was near the end for some reason, and that made it all the more shocking for me. I thought it was brilliant. If I had gone in knowing it was a prequel, it would have ruined that surprise. Not sure why my mind didn't go there on its own. Guess I was distracted by everything. ...more
I saw the Tom Cruise film before reading the book so that influenced my perception a bit but I think it made me appreciate the book a little more. It'I saw the Tom Cruise film before reading the book so that influenced my perception a bit but I think it made me appreciate the book a little more. It's interesting reading an end of the world book as we battle a pandemic especially when it's a cold bug that saves the world from aliens in the end. Seeing how the people react to apocalyptic threats in film and books is quite chilling and yet I have great hope and faith in mankind, generally. ...more
I am a sucker for an ocean setting and this one captured my imagination. I love the islands built on the bones of leviathans and spirits that play witI am a sucker for an ocean setting and this one captured my imagination. I love the islands built on the bones of leviathans and spirits that play with the sea creatures. Such a cool story. I love this one even more than the Renthia on land books. If you love the Queens of Renthia you definitely need to check this one out. You'll love it so much!...more
This one is kind of a Viking/Quest/Zombie mashup. Loved it! If you're a fan of quest books, this one is for you. Love these characters. And if you're This one is kind of a Viking/Quest/Zombie mashup. Loved it! If you're a fan of quest books, this one is for you. Love these characters. And if you're looking for a female warrior who can wield a battle-ax better than the boys, then you definitely need to pick this book up. I'd love to get a prequel of some kind and figure out more about the god and those things that roam the woods....more
I wasn't really prepared for the story this book ended up telling. It has a lot of potential directions and open storylines that are fascinating and II wasn't really prepared for the story this book ended up telling. It has a lot of potential directions and open storylines that are fascinating and I'm excited to explore them further in future chapters. The characters are interesting and very real. This is a fun journey....more
If you haven't read this one yet, it's a good lead in to what happens next. The snake guardian is scary! Love the dynamic between the three friends anIf you haven't read this one yet, it's a good lead in to what happens next. The snake guardian is scary! Love the dynamic between the three friends and seeing the relationship between the hero and heroine mature....more
I liked this one better than the first. Morpheus really grew to be my favorite and we learn lots of juicy secrets in this one. I loved and I mean loveI liked this one better than the first. Morpheus really grew to be my favorite and we learn lots of juicy secrets in this one. I loved and I mean loved the ending. Can't wait to dive into the next one!...more
That boo-hag gives me the shivers! Genuinely one of the most disgusting creatures I've ever read about. Love the addition of the granddaughter and allThat boo-hag gives me the shivers! Genuinely one of the most disgusting creatures I've ever read about. Love the addition of the granddaughter and all the havoc she brings with her and ends up inflicting upon our heroes. Nice to finally figure out what's going on with Cooper's dad. Ready to move on to book three!...more
Talk about your bad curses. This is not one I'd want to have. Yesh! I'm all for hunting for buried treasure but these poor kids did not get what they Talk about your bad curses. This is not one I'd want to have. Yesh! I'm all for hunting for buried treasure but these poor kids did not get what they bargained for. Love the glimpses of the past through the knife. Those peeks into history were fascinating. ...more
This is a great series with each book getting better and better. The kingdoms are so unique and yet they flow together as a part of a fantastically imThis is a great series with each book getting better and better. The kingdoms are so unique and yet they flow together as a part of a fantastically imagined world. If you're a Marissa Meyer fan and/or love retellings of fairy tales, you need to pick up this series. Hope there's another coming!...more
One of my favorites this year. I love all of Julie's books but this one checks every box for me. That ending is killer! Just mad at myself for taking One of my favorites this year. I love all of Julie's books but this one checks every box for me. That ending is killer! Just mad at myself for taking so long to read it. Love the hero, love the villainess, love the big guy trying to help, the creepy zombie ghosts, the fact that the girl has fox ears, everything! Great book!...more
I was a Wonder Woman fan back in the Linda Carter days. My absolute favorite part of the story is on the island. That was my favorite part of the moviI was a Wonder Woman fan back in the Linda Carter days. My absolute favorite part of the story is on the island. That was my favorite part of the movie too, which is nothing like this book, by the way. I love, loved how the whole invisible plane thing was explained. So creative and cool. Just love the Wonder Woman character....more
Loved this one! Especially the twist at the end. Every time Jackaby speaks I hear David Tennant's voice. Really liked the zombies too. I liked gettingLoved this one! Especially the twist at the end. Every time Jackaby speaks I hear David Tennant's voice. Really liked the zombies too. I liked getting to meet some members of Charlie's family and wouldn't mind a spin off series about them. =)...more
I loved this retelling of the twelve dancing princesses. I also loved that the hero knitted. So cool. I've knitted a hanger cozy and that's about it, I loved this retelling of the twelve dancing princesses. I also loved that the hero knitted. So cool. I've knitted a hanger cozy and that's about it, but I remember enjoying the process a lot. The description of the Under Stone kingdom was awesome. I can totally picture it in my head along with the twelve dark princes....more
The setting in this book is so vivid, I could smell the swamp, feel the humidity and practically see the fireflies. I really loved that about it. TherThe setting in this book is so vivid, I could smell the swamp, feel the humidity and practically see the fireflies. I really loved that about it. There are tales of the swamp mentioned in the book and I would absolutely pick up a book about that. It sounds fascinating. Loved the heroine and the story of the grandpa and the peaches. ...more
What a satisfying conclusion to the series! I really loved how it all came together. My favorite scene was the end and I don't want to spoil it so I wWhat a satisfying conclusion to the series! I really loved how it all came together. My favorite scene was the end and I don't want to spoil it so I won't say anything other than the queen thing is awesome. Also isn't that purple dress on the cover amazing?...more
Another great read. If you're into mythology, mystery, and mayhem, then this is the series for you. Really like how the series is coming together. AlsAnother great read. If you're into mythology, mystery, and mayhem, then this is the series for you. Really like how the series is coming together. Also like the new characters. On to the next one....more
I love that the author painted backgrounds to the chapters. So pretty! This one is full of Asian mythology, goddesses, and frightening creatures. The I love that the author painted backgrounds to the chapters. So pretty! This one is full of Asian mythology, goddesses, and frightening creatures. The thing made of body parts? So cool yet disgusting! The attire and customs were so detailed and fascinating, I felt swathed in silk just reading. Lovely....more
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