Rating: 5/5 “I read the other day some verses written by an eminent painter which were original and not conventional. The soul always hears an admonition in such lines, let the subject be what it may. The sentiment they instill is of more value than any thought they may contain.”Emerson, "Self-Reliance" Every time I read... Continue Reading →
Rating: 4.5/5 “‘Course, all stories are Anansi stories. Even this one.'” Neil Gaiman does it again, folks. Anansi Boys is a clever, witty, heartfelt novel that is unmistakably Neil Gaiman while also being individual in its own right. Compared to American Gods, this is a much shorter and more carefree read. It all begins with... Continue Reading →
Rating: 4/5 I remember picking Sabriel up at my middle school library years ago, looking at the cover, and putting it back down. Only until it was on a required reading list did I make myself go pick it up again, and boy was I not disappointed. I recently decided to re-read the series, and... Continue Reading →
Rating: 4.5/5 I grew up in the magical world of J.R.R. Tolkien. The elves, dwarves, hobbits, dragons, and goblins swallowed me into their mystical realm of dark forests and misty mountains. I read the books and watched the films countless times, continuously immersing myself in the exquisite world that Tolkien had created. Now, I had... Continue Reading →
Rating: 4.5/5 I love Dan Brown. His books are intriguing and interesting, but it’s no secret that they all follow a formula. This makes his novels predictable, yet enjoyable (which isn’t necessarily a bad thing if you want a guilty pleasure book). Neil Gaiman, on the other hand, brings something new to every one of... Continue Reading →
Rating: 4/5 I thought I was a pretty dedicated Studio Ghibli fangirl until I discovered recently that Howl’s Moving Castle was actually based on a book… guess I’m pretty lousy after all despite having seen every film by Hayao Miyazaki at least five times. I love the stunning visuals and ferocious female leads often portrayed... Continue Reading →
Rating: 2/5 I really wanted to like this book. The premise reminded me of “The Tiger Saga” by Colleen Houck, a series that I gobbled up in middle school. “Talon” by Amanda Greenslade moves too slowly and is not engaging. I DNFed at 19%, something I normally don’t do. Meet Talon, a young boy who... Continue Reading →
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