Ever since I was a kid, Avatar The Last Airbender had been one of my favorite tv shows and series of all time. The storytelling started off slow but had become one of the most impactful stories I had ever experienced. Each of the characters were special in their own right and seeing them grow … Continue reading Book Review: The Rise of Kyoshi by F.C. Yee
Having loved how Shadow of the Fox by Julie Kagawa, I picked up the sequel with no hesitation at all. I’m a sucker for anything involving mythology and YA fantasy, especially a story with characters as lovable as Yumeko and Tatsumi. Diving into Kagawa’s crafted world once more, I enjoyed the heart pounding journey of … Continue reading Book Review: Soul of the Sword (Shadow of the Fox #2) by Julie Kagawa
A story referencing meddlesome Gods and deep fantasy elements, I picked up Dark Shores by Danielle L. Jensen with excitement. While it isn’t exactly what I expected I did enjoy it for what it was, a story of ultimatums and tough choices with interesting characters and a fascinating world. Character Development 10/10 There’s a great … Continue reading Book Review: Dark Shores by Danielle L. Jensen
I have always been a fan of mythology. Mythological tales of gods and demons, of magical swords and artifacts, these are all wonderful parts of history that peek my interest. When I read the book blurb for Shadow of The Fox, I was instantly hooked. I’m happy to say it was a fun and mythical … Continue reading Book Review: Shadow of the Fox by Julie Kagawa
Another book review, another Brandon Sanderson book I fell in love with. I wanted to finish The Reckoners though I was a bit hesitant after Firefight. Don’t get me wrong, I loved Firefight but it had introduced story elements that had me concerned how it would all come to an end. Thankfully Calamity finished The … Continue reading Book Review: Calamity by Brandon Sanderson
For Christmas my wonderful partner surprised me with the tenth anniversary edition of the Mistborn series. I had heard of the series for a long time but was hesitant to tackle it for the sheer breadth of how large of a story it is. But having finished the first book in the series, I can … Continue reading Book Review: The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson (Mistborn Series #1)
I really enjoyed Graceling by Kristin Cashore. The story is a touching tale of a girl struggling to come to terms with who she is and what she’s capable of. While it’s not perfect, it is a charming and wonderfully written novel definitely worth your time. Character Development 9/10 While the story starts off a … Continue reading Book Review : Graceling by Kristin Cashore
Back in December one of the larger libraries in our area had a sale. I went on the last day and I think we picked up around 20 books. One of those books was Shadowmancer by G.P. Taylor. What got me interested was how the back had so many glowing endorsements of the book, comparing … Continue reading Book Review: Shadowmancer by G.P. Taylor
It’s been a while since I’ve picked up a book at random to dive into. The last few times I had done so had been such a treat I thought I would try again. I picked up The Last Magician by Lisa Maxwell at the local library and thought this book was interesting enough just … Continue reading Book Review : The Last Magician by Lisa Maxwell
Considering how much I LOVED the first book, Steelheart, I picked up Firefight without hesitation. I thought I would expect the same style of storytelling that was in the first book, more of David Charleston adorkable shenanigans. I was genuinely surprised at how different and questioning this story was but I loved it so much. … Continue reading Book Review : Firefight by Brandon Sanderson
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