Book Review: All Our Pretty Songs by Sarah McCarry

All Our Pretty Songs by Sarah McCarry  Published: July 30th 2013 by St. Martin’s Griffin Source: local library Synopsis (Goodreads): The first book in an exciting YA trilogy, this is the story of two best friends on the verge of a terrifying divide when they begin to encounter a cast of strange and mythical characters. Set against… Continue reading Book Review: All Our Pretty Songs by Sarah McCarry

Book Review: Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead

Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead Published: August 16th 2007 by Razorbill Source: local library Synopsis (Goodreads): St. Vladimir’s Academy isn’t just any boarding school—it’s a hidden place where vampires are educated in the ways of magic and half-human teens train to protect them. Rose Hathaway is a Dhampir, a bodyguard for her best friend Lissa, a Moroi… Continue reading Book Review: Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead

Artificial Angst: Clockwork Princess/The Infernal Devices by Cassandra Clare

Clockwork Princess by Cassandra Clare  Published: March 19th 2013 by Margaret K. McElderry Books/Simon & Schuster Source: local library Synopsis: Tessa Gray should be happy – aren’t all brides happy? Yet as she prepares for her wedding, a net of shadows begins to tighten around the Shadowhunters of the London Institute. A new demon appears, one linked… Continue reading Artificial Angst: Clockwork Princess/The Infernal Devices by Cassandra Clare

Magic and the Mob: White Cat by Holly Black

White Cat by Holly Black Published: May 4th 2010 by Margaret K. McElderry Books/Simon & Schuster Source: local library Synopsis: Cassel comes from a family of Curse Workers – people who have the power to change your emotions, your memories, your luck, by the slightest touch of their hands. And since curse work is illegal, they’re all… Continue reading Magic and the Mob: White Cat by Holly Black