The Library of the Unwritten is the first book in the Hell’s Library series. Claire is the head librarian of the Unwritten Wing which is located in a neutral part of Hell where all the books that were never finished are held. The library operates like many other libraries and her main job duty is … Continue reading
I don’t think I’ve ever read another book to which the term “meh” could more appropriately be applied. “The Watchmaker’s Daughter” by C. J. Archer follows the story of India Steele, a watchmaker’s daughter whose father recently died, leaving the whole of her inheritance to her now ex-fiance. In the process of confronting her ex, … Continue reading
Just one word: INCREDIBLE!!! In my opinion, Jay Kristoff is one of the best, and most underappreciated authors of the modern day. This series is an absolute work of art! Mia Corvere is an assassin, trained by assassins, and on a mission for revenge. I reviewed the first book in this series about a year … Continue reading
Erin Morgenstern’s long awaited sophomore book comes 8 years after her debut, The Night Circus dazzled readers. With this long of a wait and so much build up, it’s easy for authors to disappoint. The Starless Sea does not only meet the expectations but exceeds them. Readers who enjoyed The Night Circus will love this … Continue reading
“Ninth House” by Leigh Bardugo can perhaps best be described as a murder mystery mixed with ghosts, demons and magic. Galaxy “Alex” Stern is a girl with a special gift, and a tarnished past, who winds up on the campus of Yale University working for an organization tasked with monitoring the powerful, privileged, and magic-wielding … Continue reading
In an Absent Dream is the fourth standalone novella in the Wayward Children series. The series tells the stories of children who found doorways to magical worlds, but for one reason or another returned home. In this book, we learn about Lundy’s backstory, a character who first appears in the first book, Every Heart a … Continue reading
“The Merciful Crow”, by Margaret Owen, follows the recent trend in young adult literature of exploring the struggles experienced by the underprivileged and underrepresented portions of society. The book follows the story of a young girl named Fie whose caste, the Crows, is considered to be the lowest of the low in their society. Despite … Continue reading
Circe by Madeline Miller tells the story of a minor god, Circe. She is the daughter of Helios, god of the sun and one of the most powerful of the Titans. However, Circe is not born powerful like her father, or attractive like her mother, and she does not care for the drama and flirtations … Continue reading
From the world of assassins, deceptions, and desires comes a whole new series to look forward to: “Nevernight” by Jay Kristoff. In the blink of an eye, Mia Corvere’s whole world is turned upside down. Her father is hanged as a traitor to the republic, and her mother and younger brother are sentenced to death … Continue reading
Honestly, I cannot quite put to words how much I enjoyed Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi, I keep trying and nothing seems to do it justice. While it is a young adult book, I believe this is great for adults too. The world building is rich and thoughtful, the plot thrilling and … Continue reading
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