Year in Review – 2015
Wow! I can’t believe 2016 is upon us. 2015 has been one crazy ride, and who would’ve thought that my little corner of Bookstagram that I started in May would ro...
‘The Gospel of Loki’ – Joanne M Harris 2014
My rating: 3 of 5 stars A disappointing novel for me, more suited to dedicated fans of Norse mythology. I wanted so badly to like this novel. I loved the idea o...
‘November 9’ – Colleen Hoover 2015
My rating: 4 of 5 stars A sweet, romantic tale that exceeded my expectations. Finally giving in to all the recommendations to read a Colleen Hoover book from fr...
‘The Once and Future King’ – T. H. White 1958
My rating: 4 of 5 stars An epic fantasy tale told with skill and imparting an important message about humanity’s capacity for both senseless violence and great ...
‘A Thousand Nights’ – E. K. Johnston 2015
My rating: 4 of 5 stars Finally, a fairy-tale retelling that delivers! With slow-burning intensity this novel got under my skin, with gorgeous prose and a stron...
‘Neverwhere’ – Neil Gaiman 1996
My rating: 5 of 5 stars I had tears in my eyes as I read the last few pages of Neverwhere, and I can’t fully express how much I adore this story. In rereading i...
‘Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children’ – Ransom Riggs 2011
My rating: 4 of 5 stars Enjoyable Halloween weekend read, not as creepy as I expected but perfectly suited to a younger YA audience. The book uses real photogra...
Neverwhere read-along – Chapters 16-20
Reminder: There are spoilers for the entire book in the discussion below. You have been fairly and freely warned! Today’s featured photo is by @catebutler who t...
Neverwhere read-along – Chapters 11-15
Reminder to all who are catching up: There are spoilers for chapters 11 – 15 in the post below, and in the discussion comments. You have been fairly and f...
‘Clockwork Angel’ – Cassandra Clare 2010
My rating: 3.5 of 5 stars Solid 3.5 stars, a quality addition to the YA fantasy genre with engaging characters and dialogue, let down slightly by a formulaic pl...