If you're a Sherlock Holmes fan and like steampunk, then pick up this one. It mixes up Egypt, vampires, steampunk, and a who-done-it. I've had it on mIf you're a Sherlock Holmes fan and like steampunk, then pick up this one. It mixes up Egypt, vampires, steampunk, and a who-done-it. I've had it on my TBR list for a while and finally got around to it. ...more
I love that the author said this was based on the idea of The Christmas Carol and being visited by ghosts of the past. Thought provoking and masterfulI love that the author said this was based on the idea of The Christmas Carol and being visited by ghosts of the past. Thought provoking and masterfully told. The poetic way the story is crafted makes it all the more powerful. ...more
I am a huge fan of horses. I've read all the Black Stallion books and have always dreamed of owning a horse ranch. This is probably the only YA book II am a huge fan of horses. I've read all the Black Stallion books and have always dreamed of owning a horse ranch. This is probably the only YA book I've read with thoroughbreds. Love the bad boy on his motorcycle and the good girl on horseback. The drug running stuff scares me. I'd get as far away from that as I could. I'm really hoping these two make a run for it....more
If you are a Les Mis fan you HAVE to read this book. I HEART musicals, big-time, but I have to admit Les Mis isn't my favorite, the Hugh Jackman versiIf you are a Les Mis fan you HAVE to read this book. I HEART musicals, big-time, but I have to admit Les Mis isn't my favorite, the Hugh Jackman version being the exception. I know...I know...you're all ready to argue. I just don't like war stuff. Or revolution. Or songs about it. Anyhoo...I did, however, really like this. The characters I usually don't like in Les Mis, I loved in this adaptation. It was such a clever reimagining. My hubby loves Les Mis and I think he'll really enjoy this one!...more
A clever re-imagined Jane Eyre as a ghostbuster. Loved the references about shoes, corsets, girls having pockets, and what falling in love means. My fA clever re-imagined Jane Eyre as a ghostbuster. Loved the references about shoes, corsets, girls having pockets, and what falling in love means. My favorite character was Jane's best friend who happens to be a ghost. Surprises await you in this one. You don't need to read the first book if this one lands in your hands first. You can read them out of order without a problem....more
I loved this retelling of the twelve dancing princesses. I also loved that the hero knitted. So cool. I've knitted a hanger cozy and that's about it, I loved this retelling of the twelve dancing princesses. I also loved that the hero knitted. So cool. I've knitted a hanger cozy and that's about it, but I remember enjoying the process a lot. The description of the Under Stone kingdom was awesome. I can totally picture it in my head along with the twelve dark princes....more
I cannot express how much I loved this book. The imagination that went into it is astounding. It's clever and fun and shocking and sad and interestingI cannot express how much I loved this book. The imagination that went into it is astounding. It's clever and fun and shocking and sad and interesting and amazing. Other than the baking and food, something I'm a huge fan of, it was actually the ending I was most impressed with. The changes in the heroine were subtle and slow and perfectly understandable. Loved every single element and character....more
I was asked to officially blurb this book, so here it is...
NO GOOD DEED is a rollicking time travel adventure that will sweep you away to the forest oI was asked to officially blurb this book, so here it is...
NO GOOD DEED is a rollicking time travel adventure that will sweep you away to the forest of Nottingham. Be prepared for surprises around every corner and a stubborn, strong-willed heroine you'll root for from the moment she picks up her bow!...more
This was a great take on the Rumpelstiltskin story. You will root for the hero and heroine and if you don't end up craving pastries by the end, I'd beThis was a great take on the Rumpelstiltskin story. You will root for the hero and heroine and if you don't end up craving pastries by the end, I'd be shocked. Love immersing myself in this world. Hope another one is coming....more
I really love Captain Hook from Once Upon a Time and this hero is a YA version of him. Super fun and reimagined so differently, it was like reading thI really love Captain Hook from Once Upon a Time and this hero is a YA version of him. Super fun and reimagined so differently, it was like reading the whole story of Peter Pan anew. ...more
I loved this ending to the Cinder series. You won't be disappointed with this one except for the fact that it's over. Still there are novellas to keepI loved this ending to the Cinder series. You won't be disappointed with this one except for the fact that it's over. Still there are novellas to keep you immersed in the world. Loved the characters, loved the writing, loved the villain, loved it all. =)...more
Loved this one! Kol is swoonworthy and amazing. Love the magic and all the characters. The villainess is super evil with a captial "E" and the heroineLoved this one! Kol is swoonworthy and amazing. Love the magic and all the characters. The villainess is super evil with a captial "E" and the heroine is lovely and brave. The Snow White story wasn't my favorite fairy tale but it is after reading this. Pick this one up, you won't regret it....more
Loved this book! I'm fascinated by the creatures that exist alongside humans. Where did they come from? What are they exactly? The heroine is brave anLoved this book! I'm fascinated by the creatures that exist alongside humans. Where did they come from? What are they exactly? The heroine is brave and smart and I felt like I was sitting right beside her spinning and weaving. The desert is so well described I felt like I was there....more
There's so much going on in this book. I love it. So unexpected and so fascinating! I've been craving this story in the Lunar Chronicles and never kneThere's so much going on in this book. I love it. So unexpected and so fascinating! I've been craving this story in the Lunar Chronicles and never knew it. Getting inside the head of the villain is a difficult thing to experience but its also so enlightening. I've always believed that the villain is the most important character you write. This is a must read. If you've begun the Lunar Chronicles you'll seriously be missing out if you skip this one....more
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THE FORBIDDEN WISH has everything you’d hope for in a retelling of the Aladdin story—hanging-bI was asked to officially blurb this book so here it is!
THE FORBIDDEN WISH has everything you’d hope for in a retelling of the Aladdin story—hanging-by-your-fingertips danger, palace intrigue, a dark villain, forbidden love, a swashbuckling hero, and a feisty, dagger-eyed princess, and yet each richly written chapter in this thrilling adventure story is full of unexpected surprises. I was utterly absorbed from the first page!...more
Loved this one just as much as the others. Cress is a very fun character and her burgeoning romance is a really fun one to see developing. Love when TLoved this one just as much as the others. Cress is a very fun character and her burgeoning romance is a really fun one to see developing. Love when Thorne has to lean on her. Her gift with tech is one I wish I had. The ending is thrilling!...more
I loved this book! There are so many pages I've noted, it's going to take me a day to do through everything and pick out my favorite quotes. The languI loved this book! There are so many pages I've noted, it's going to take me a day to do through everything and pick out my favorite quotes. The language and descriptions are so beautiful and lush. My heart breaks for Khalid and I love Tariq just as much. It's just a lovely book you should pick up immediately. ...more
Such a unique take on the Alice In Wonderland story! Each piece was reworked in a totally different way which made every scene surprising. Love the whSuch a unique take on the Alice In Wonderland story! Each piece was reworked in a totally different way which made every scene surprising. Love the whole idea of bug art. So creepy and cool....more
So many exciting new things! Love Wolf. Love him! Could be wrong but I thought there was a little hint of book three there at the end. Really looking So many exciting new things! Love Wolf. Love him! Could be wrong but I thought there was a little hint of book three there at the end. Really looking forward to the next one! =)...more
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