Category: Book Review

Audiobook review: The Cold, Cold Ground by Adrian McKinty

October 17, 2017

Title: The Cold, Cold Ground Author: Adrian McKinty Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Historical Publisher: Blackstone Audiobooks Audiobook: 10:04 Rating: 5-stars – Damn near perfect. I loved it!     “The riot had taken on a beauty of its own now. Arcs of gasoline fire under the crescent moon. Crimson tracer in mystical parabolas. Phosphorescence from the barrels of plastic bullet guns. … More Audiobook review: The Cold, Cold Ground by Adrian McKinty

Book Review: The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater

September 24, 2017

Title: Scorpio Races Author: Maggie Stiefvater Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult, Romance Publisher: Scholastic Press Paperback: 435 p Rating: 4-stars: Excellent! “Tomorrow we’ll rule the Scorpio Races as king and queen of Skarmouth and I’ll save the house and you’ll have your stallion. Dove will eat golden oats for the rest of her days and you will terrorize the races … More Book Review: The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater

Audiobook review: Blood Oath by Christopher Farnsworth

September 8, 2017

    Title: Blood Oath Author: Christopher Farnsworth Narrator: Bronson Pinchot Genre: Paranormal, Vampires, Urban Fantasy, Horror, Thriller Publisher: Nancy Paulsen Books Audiobook: 10h 24m Series: Book 1 in Nathaniel Cade Rating: 4-stars: Excellent!   For the past 5 years, I have been listening to audiobooks alongside my regular reading. It started as a productive way to pass time on the elliptical or treadmill … More Audiobook review: Blood Oath by Christopher Farnsworth

Recommendations: Book Riot’s 2017 Read Harder Challenge Tasks 5-8

March 24, 2017

I am participating in Book Riot’s Read Harder Challenge this year (http://bookriot.com/2016/12/15/book-riots-2017-read-harder-challenge/), which encourages you to read more widely and out of your comfort zone. I have seen some great lists of books to fulfill the challenge, so I thought I would do my own since I will be doing research for my own books … More Recommendations: Book Riot’s 2017 Read Harder Challenge Tasks 5-8

Book Review: The Iron King by Julie Kagawa

September 23, 2015

My Rating: 3/5 stars – I liked it, but it didn’t blow me away. Title: The Iron King Author: Julie Kagawa Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy Publisher: Harlequin Teen Paperback: 384 pages “Meghan Chase has a secret destiny; one she could never have imagined.Something has always felt slightly off in Meghan’s life, ever since her father disappeared before her eyes when she was … More Book Review: The Iron King by Julie Kagawa

Book Review: The Boy Most Likely To by Huntley Fitzpatrick

September 9, 2015

My Rating: 3.5/5 stars – I liked it, and it had some excellent parts. Title: The Boy Most Likely To Author: Huntley Fitzpatrick Genre: Contemporary, Young Adult Publisher: Dial Books Hardcover: 432 Pages “Tim Mason was The Boy Most Likely To: – find the liquor cabinet blindfolded – need a liver transplant – drive his car into a house Alice Garrett … More Book Review: The Boy Most Likely To by Huntley Fitzpatrick

Double Book Review: Take the Reins and Chasing Blue by Jessica Burkhart

August 31, 2015

My Rating: 4/5 stars – Excellent! Title: Take the Reins (Canterwood Crest #1) and Chasing Blue (Canterwood Crest #2) Author: Jessica Burkhart Genre: Middle Grade, Boarding School, Animals Publisher: Aladdin Paperback: 249 pages (CC #1), 266 pages (CC #2) Why did I read this: I found this series on Goodreads while looking for middle grade boarding school books. The series is not available at very many public … More Double Book Review: Take the Reins and Chasing Blue by Jessica Burkhart