Book Breakups is a feature hosted by Pure Imagination. I thought it was a great way to talk about books that didn’t work for me personally but might be a good fit for other readers, so I decided to join in and occasionally talk about books that had me saying “it’s not you, it’s me.” Carter Finally… Continue reading Book Breakups (2)
Tag: young adult fantasy
Audiobook Review: Sabriel by Garth Nix
Sabriel by Garth Nix Published: 1995 by Harper Collins Source: local library (audiobook) Synopsis: Sent to a boarding school in Ancelstierre as a young child, Sabriel has had little experience with the random power of Free Magic or the Dead who refuse to stay dead in the Old Kingdom. But during her final semester, her father,… Continue reading Audiobook Review: Sabriel by Garth Nix
Book Review: The Coldest Girl in Coldtown by Holly Black
The Coldest Girl in Coldtown by Holly Black Published: September 3rd 2013 by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Source: ARC from publisher Synopsis (Goodreads): Tana lives in a world where walled cities called Coldtowns exist. In them, quarantined monsters and humans mingle in a decadently bloody mix of predator and prey. The only problem is, once… Continue reading Book Review: The Coldest Girl in Coldtown by Holly Black
Epic Finale: Quintana of Charyn by Melina Marchetta
Quintana of Charyn by Melina Marchetta Published: Published April 23rd 2013 by Candlewick Press Source: purchased Kindle edition from Amazon, final hardback copy from BEA Bloggers Convention Synopsis: Separated from the girl he loves and has sworn to protect, Froi and his companions travel through Charyn searching for Quintana and building an army that will secure her unborn… Continue reading Epic Finale: Quintana of Charyn by Melina Marchetta
Feminist Fridays: Sexism in the World of Science Fiction + Diversity in Dystopian Fiction + Badass YA Heroines
I find I’m always interested in feminist perspectives, whether it’s in regards to literature, pop culture, or current events. Feminist Fridays is going to be my forum for discussing these issues, and may come in the form of book (or other media) reviews, link roundups, or my rambling thoughts essays. If you’d like to make a habit of discussing… Continue reading Feminist Fridays: Sexism in the World of Science Fiction + Diversity in Dystopian Fiction + Badass YA Heroines
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