Glass Sword by Victoria Aveyard What I like about Mare is that she's real. She doesn't always do the right thing or the nice thing. She doesn't apologize for who she is, and she leads her people even though she doesn't consider herself a leader. She's messy and complicated but so is life. She makes … Continue reading Unrelunctant Hero
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What goes up must come down
Life by Lu Yao Gao Jialin thought because he was educated that he was better than the people who worked in the fields. He thought that they were small minded and didn't know anything. When he meets the love of his life his perspective starts to change, until he's offered the life he always wanted. … Continue reading What goes up must come down
Tainted Love
"A Court of Mist and Fury" by Sarah J. Maas In the first book I loved Feyre and Tamlin's relationship. Looking back on it I can't really say why. Reading this next installment I realized, right along with Feyre, how toxic that relationship was. When we're young we see and are taught that some things … Continue reading Tainted Love
Feminine Energy
"Red Clocks" by Leni Zumas This book focuses on four women who are connected in different ways. The Mender is a holistic healer who takes care of everyone but herself. The Teacher preaches about women's rights but she actually learns more in the end. The Wife fights for more purpose in life than being a … Continue reading Feminine Energy
The History of Vampires
"A People's History of the Vampire Uprising" by Raymond Villareal This book was different from most vampire books I've read. Vampirism in this book was introduced as a virus. There were doctors, journalists, and law enforcement trying to find a way to cure/control it. Meanwhile the vampires were fighting to garner rights. They were claiming … Continue reading The History of Vampires
Magic is in everything
"The Paper Magician" by Charlie Holmberg The whole time I was reading I was imagining them doing some really fancy, magical origami (which I already find magical since I can't do it). I liked the idea of magic being like a trade. You learn it and can pick a different medium to practice with i.e. … Continue reading Magic is in everything
Laughter of the gods
When you make a plan god laughs. This is kind of the theme of the final installment. The final Battle of light vs dark was upon us. Alina, our reluctant hero, puts it all on the line to save Ravka. It's only when she's prepared to sacrifice everything that she gets her ultimate desires. The … Continue reading Laughter of the gods
Walk a mile in my shoes
This book was filled with complex characters. Also, there was a lot of miscommunication wrapped up in misplaced responsibility. James felt responsible to be the bread winner and to give his kids the "American Dream." Marilyn felt responsible to be the perfect wife, mother, and to help Lydia achieve her goals. Nath felt that he … Continue reading Walk a mile in my shoes
Small Town, Big Hearts
Us Against You (2-2) Backman’s style is unique. I always like reading his writing because the narrator always takes an objective view of the story. For this type of story I think it’s perfect because it leaves the reader to draw their own opinions on the story without feeling the bias from the author. This … Continue reading Small Town, Big Hearts
Ahh, Real Nightmares
Nightmare verse 1-3 Set in modern day Atlanta, life for Alice was pretty much normal. She would hang out with her friends, go to school and even enjoy her parents company. All of that changed the day her father died and she came face to face with a living breathing nightmare. Nightmares are the manifestation … Continue reading Ahh, Real Nightmares
