Raiding My Teenage Sister’s Bookshelf
This section is for Young Adult book reviews only. The name of this feature was inspired by my frequent raids of my teenage sister’s (actually sister-in-law’s) bookshelf. Because of her and her awesome taste in books, I love Young Adult literature.
Review: The Raven Boys
Many of my readers already know that I adore Maggie Steifvater’s books. Her stories are unique and her writing is witty yet poetic. The Raven Boys is no exception. I loved it and I think this is one Steifvater’s best books. It’s slow at the beginning but I wouldn’t necessarily change that. It lays some important ground work for the intense ending and the books to come. What I liked most about The Raven Boys was …
Review: Crimson Rising
Before I start, I should preface this review with… if you haven’t read the first book in the Skyship Academy series, The Pearl Wars, then you shouldn’t read this review until you do. It’s for your own good. Feel free check out my review of The Pearl Wars if you are wondering what the first book is like …
Review: Throne of Glass
My feelings for Throne of Glass were up and down throughout the book. In the first two chapters, I wasn’t sure if I was going to like it. Then, for a good chunk, I really enjoyed it. Then my interest dipped again and finally picked back up again towards the end. A little bit like a roller coaster. That said …
Review: Grave Mercy
At first, I didn’t particularly like Grave Mercy. It rubbed me the wrong way for some reason that I can’t put my finger on exactly. Maybe it was because I didn’t like the main character, Ismae, in the beginning. She irritated me. However, just before I reached the half way point, I become enthralled …
