I was poised to love Grave Mercy by Robin LaFevers. One of the blurbs on the back said feminists will love it. It’s about a daughter born to Death trained to be an assassin by a convent of 15th century nuns. Cool concept. Plus, I’d heard Ismae was as kick ass as Katsa from Graceling… Continue reading Killer Nuns (or the Daughters of Death): Grave Mercy by Robin LaFevers
Tag: YA
Summer Love: My Life Next Door by Huntley Fitzpatrick
A boy. A secret. A summer. When I first read advance reviews and the synopsis of My Life Next Door by Huntley Fitzpatrick, I immediately requested the library order it. Sometimes contemporary young adult synopses make me roll my eyes, but this one sounded like a sweet story, perfect for summer reading. It definitely met… Continue reading Summer Love: My Life Next Door by Huntley Fitzpatrick
Curiosities: The Magic of Stories
I’m pursuing my Master’s degree in Social Welfare. Part of the program requires me to work in the field to gain experience. This summer, I’m spending time in a group home for children in the states’ care—mostly kids that are in the juvenile justice system or between foster care homes. I’m working as a staff… Continue reading Curiosities: The Magic of Stories
Falling into Fantasy: Graceling by Kristin Cashore and Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor
I’ve been getting into YA fantasy lately: these are two of my new favorites! Katsa has been able to kill a man with her bare hands since she was eight—she’s a Graceling, one of the rare people in her land born with an extreme skill. As niece of the king, she should be able to… Continue reading Falling into Fantasy: Graceling by Kristin Cashore and Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor
Beautifully Broken: Breaking Beautiful by Jennifer Shaw Wolf
I volunteer as an advocate for survivors of domestic violence. Our agency’s new initiative this year was to raise awareness on teen dating violence, so I am well versed in the dynamics of these kind of relationships. Jennifer Shaw Wolf has done a fantastic job portraying an abusive teen relationship in a very realistic manner… Continue reading Beautifully Broken: Breaking Beautiful by Jennifer Shaw Wolf
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