I first read Mortal Engines in high school and I loved it. When I saw they were making a movie, I knew I needed to reread it and refresh my brain prior to seeing the movie. Y’all I’m sad to report the book wasn’t as good as I remember. Now some of that may be […]
School started back last week for little man. While I miss having him home, he is enjoying school and I’m enjoying my little bit of free time too 😉 We finished the summer by reading the rest of his online summer reading books AND a couple of Dr. Seuss books. Those he read by himself […]
Happy Saturday weekend readers! Today I wanted to share with you all a newer series by that I tried (and failed) to read last year. The first two books are out with the third due in July of next year. If you enjoy steampunk, alternate history fiction, and of course action, adventure and a little […]
An innovative and collaborative collection of fantasy stories, each with a Happily Ever After. One magical key. The turn of a lock. An adventure of a lifetime. The Skeleton Key finds those who are brave enough. Curious enough. Crazy enough. It only needs an unsuspecting hand and inconspicuous door. Magic uncoils and where the door […]
Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we are all eagerly anticipating. This week I’m waiting on Paper and Fire by . I recently was able to finally read the first book in this series and fell in love. I’m a sucker for historical fiction, […]
I don’t know what it is about but whatever she writes I tend to love and Of Metal and Wishes is NO exception! Beautifully written, I was instantly drawn into this dark dystopian world that Wen and the other characters are subject too. AND bonus points for it being a loose retelling of The Phantom of the Opera! […]
You all know I’m a huge fan of dystopian and science fiction. Add in a kick-butt female and I’m sold! ‘s Escapement promises to be just that and more. Plus….it’s FREE!!! Check it out 😀 Excerpt The door swung open and four guards entered before Dred stormed in. “Malvak orders ya all to the platform now.” My […]
Ticker had so much promise. Just look at that gorgeous cover and the synopsis?! Hello, it screamed to me “PICK ME! READ ME! YOU’LL LOVE ME!” Well, books don’t actually talk, except in my head so I guess technically it didn’t lie to me…. But…but I really just didn’t like this one as much as I […]
Happy Tuesday everyone! I hope you all had a good Easter weekend. I had to take off yesterday to catch up with my motherly duties, but this week is jam packed with exciting stuff! Today’s book is very reminiscent of classic fairytales and I truly loved it. And one day I believe my son will […]