I've been having a lot of fun participating in this year's FrightFall readathon, and I've really enjoyed having the opportunity to try several new authors and books for the very first time. Some of the "new" books I've chosen to read have been ones that have been in bookstores for a while, but I've also… Continue reading Creepy Cat
Category: Young Adult
The Witch Haven
One thing I've really enjoyed about participating in the FrightFall readathon is having the opportunity to celebrate the spooky season by reading a lot of different kinds of books, both old and new. Throughout the past couple of weeks, I've read a really nice mixture of horror novels, thrillers, and Gothic literature. Earlier this week,… Continue reading The Witch Haven
POPSUGAR Reading Challenge 2021 Update: Week Thirty-Eight
Good morning, everyone! I hope that you are having a great week so far, and that you are continuing to remain healthy! For the past several weeks, I've been having migraine headaches on an almost daily basis, which has definitely been a cause for concern for my family. Last week I had an MRI of… Continue reading POPSUGAR Reading Challenge 2021 Update: Week Thirty-Eight
Phoenix Extravagant
One of the things I always enjoy is having the opportunity to read new authors and novels for the very first time. Last month, for example, I had the chance to read Phoenix Extravagant, by Yoon Ha Lee. Phoenix Extravagant takes place in Hwaguk, a country that is currently under occupation by the Razanei administration.… Continue reading Phoenix Extravagant
POPSUGAR Reading Challenge 2021 Update: Week Thirty
Good morning, everyone! I hope you are having a wonderful week so far, and that you are continuing to stay healthy! I have continued to struggle with my allergies this week, but I am happy to report that I am feeling a bit better overall. In last week's update, I mentioned that I was in… Continue reading POPSUGAR Reading Challenge 2021 Update: Week Thirty
The Seventh Bride
Over the past several months, I've had the opportunity to read some fantastic books! One of the books I read during the month of June was The Seventh Bride, by T. Kingfisher. "Marriage was like death. You knew it'd happen eventually, but it wasn't something to dwell on."The Seventh Bride, by T. Kingfisher (page 3)… Continue reading The Seventh Bride
POPSUGAR Reading Challenge 2021 Update: Week Twenty-Seven
Good morning, everyone! I hope that you are having a fantastic week so far, and that you are continuing to stay healthy. With the weather alternating between ridiculously hot temperatures and pouring rain, it's been a great week to stay inside and read. I've had a chance to read several fantastic books this week, including… Continue reading POPSUGAR Reading Challenge 2021 Update: Week Twenty-Seven
Minor Mage
I don't know about you, but I love a good fantasy story! I've had the opportunity to read a lot of great fantasy books this year, especially during the past couple of months. One of the books that I had an opportunity to read last month was Minor Mage, a novella by T. Kingfisher. Minor… Continue reading Minor Mage
The Grishaverse: Shadow and Bone, Siege and Storm, Ruin and Rising
Over the past couple of months, I've been spending most of my free time reading books that have been sitting unread on my bookshelves for the past year (or longer). Some of these books are standalone novels, while others are part of trilogies or longer series. One of the trilogies that I decided to read… Continue reading The Grishaverse: Shadow and Bone, Siege and Storm, Ruin and Rising
The Legacy of Orïsha: Children of Blood and Bone, Children of Virtue and Vengeance
One of the best things about participating in the Beat the Backlist reading challenge is having the opportunity to read books that have been on my TBR list for years. Over the past several months, I've been able to read a lot of great books, including the first two novels in Tomi Adeyemi's Legacy of… Continue reading The Legacy of Orïsha: Children of Blood and Bone, Children of Virtue and Vengeance