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I had been frozen by her, owned and dominated."
Talk about a twisted, Gothic fairy tale! Snow White isn't that sweet-voiced, kindhearted soul that everyone loves and the queen wasn't the devil. Whatever Disney told you/created of her was a lie.
I've read (or tried to) read three books by Neil Gaiman and they were all disappointing; this, however, was not. It's a shame it's only 25 pages. I wish it were longer. This is what I was expecting to receive from Neil Gaiman's works that the majority of readers highly praise.
The writing is enchanting and piqued my interest to read more of Gaiman's works.
***I highly recommend listening to the audio () whilst you read the free short ().*** ...more
"'Always keep your foes confused. If they are never certain who you are or what you want, they cannot know what you are like to do nAll in all:
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"'Always keep your foes confused. If they are never certain who you are or what you want, they cannot know what you are like to do next. Sometimes the best way to baffle them is to make moves that have to purpose, or even seem to work against you. Remember that when you come to play the game.' 'What...what game?' 'The only game. The game of thrones.'"
This book kicked me in the face multiple times whilst I stumbled blindly to find the light. A Storm of Swords seriously got real. I'm going to talk about the characters here (well, a few), because, let's be real, this book is all about the characters. Of course, it's hard to keep up with these names that George keeps throwing in. I mean about thirty pages at the back of the book lists all the characters and their titles! Damn you, George, keep your characters to yourself. I already care for too many of them as it is! And there is a lot of character development. I've grown to care for some characters I either hated or felt "meehhhh" towards.
Be that as it may:
Tyrion: I love him, I love this character like crazy. SO many times my heart hurt for him whenever he was treated wrongly. It's no secret or spoiler either. He's the dwarf everyone has been making fun of since A Game of Thrones. And by "everyone" I mean the the characters in the stories. This man is so bloody intelligent, witty, and funny I'd marry him in a heartbeat. (view spoiler)[The marriage between Sansa and Tyrion doesn't sit well with me, but he was always so respectful to her. It sucks so much Sansa didn't care for him because he's a Lannister. Then again I can't necessarily blame her for feeling that way towards all the Lannisters, either.
And I cried when the evil witch Cersei accused Tyrion of killing Joffrey and everyone was against him and he gave this speech:
"'Of Joffrey's death I am innocent. I am guilty of a more monstrous crime.' He took a step toward his father. 'I was born. I lived. I am guilty of being a dwarf, I confess it. And no matter how many times my good father forgave me, I have persisted in my infamy... I have been on trial for being a dwarf my entire life. I have nothing [in my defense] but this: I did not [kill Joffrey]. Yet now I wish I had.' He turned to face the hall, the sea of pale faces. 'I wish I had enough poison for you all. You make me sorry that I am not the monster you would have me be, yet there it is. I am innocent, but I will get no justice here.'"
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But I'm so glad he did not die! Looking forward to seeing you again, Tyrion. (hide spoiler)]
Arya: My second favourite character. So bad ass. That's all I have to say.
Daenerys: "She played at being queen, yet sometimes still felt like a scared little girl." She did a lot of things that pissed me off, yet I could not blame her because she is still just that--a child. A child with so many responsibilities, promises, and expectations on her shoulders. She always has to watch her back because she is the Mother of the last three living Dragons. Many will kill to have one. I cannot hate her because if I was in her shoes I would have done some of things she did, too. She's not a horrible character and she has matured a lot. She's done great things and I'm looking forward to reading more about her.
Catelyn: Snooze fest. (view spoiler)[ But damn that ending with her not being dead. She livesssss! (hide spoiler)]
Jaime: This is one of the characters I have grown to like. Seriously, Jaime has some major character developments. Though I'm still not OK with the incest and never will be. (view spoiler)[And I was so hurt when Tyrion and Jaime were finally becoming real brothers they both had to go and screw it up. Jaime was trying to make things right by admitting what really happened between Tyrion's ex-wife Tysha, and Tyrion lied and said he killed Joffrey to get back at him. Really, Tyrion? And Jaime just walked away quietly and I cried a little. (hide spoiler)]
(view spoiler)[I cheered so loud when I read Joffrey's death! I was so happy this boy got what he deserved! And Cersei, I was really interested in this character and hoped she would have had her own POV in this one; I'm glad she didn't because she turned evil and annoying. Unfortunately, the first chapter of A Feast for Crows is her POV. SMH. Cersei is a sloppy character, if she does not die in the next book but Tyrion and/or Arya does I give up. (hide spoiler)]
Anyway, these books could have received five stars from me if these were not so tedious to read. It has taken me six months to finish this. Six months. Yeesh. It feels like a chore to finish these books...then again they are so entertaining. I'm proceeding A Feast for Crows with caution.
There's always that particular series that just hits me right in the feels; that last installment of a series that lifts this huge weight from my bodyThere's always that particular series that just hits me right in the feels; that last installment of a series that lifts this huge weight from my body from all that built up excitement, anxiousness, anger, and sadness I was carrying throughout the novels until the very end and leaves this huge hole of emptiness in its stead--making me wonder what happens next. That dichotomy between the bittersweet ending that leaves me satisfied and the depressing realization that the series is over and I have nothing else to look forward to so I wonder--pathetically--what I am going to do now in life....
You know what I'm talking about (or, at least, I hope you do).
A Cold Legacy was a such a thrilling read and a terribly beautiful conclusion to the trilogy. Each and every one of these characters were so well-rounded, beautifully developed and authentic. (view spoiler)[I'm sad to see Lucy go. I couldn't stop crying when she died. (hide spoiler)] The writing flowed like water which plunged me into another world set in a gothic mansion on the Scottish moors.
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Honestly, I cannot write a review for this. I'm feeling too many emotions at once.
Just know that I loved this book... a lot. Megan Shepherd has now become one of my favourite authors and I cannot wait to get my hands on her next novel....more
Let me tell you something - if the cover alone doesn't coaxes you to pick 3.5 curious and satisfying stars
***THE GHOSTS OF LONDON ARE DISAPPEARING!***
Let me tell you something - if the cover alone doesn't coaxes you to pick this up because a small colourful curiosity cloud formed after staring at the magical cover as it did for me, then I can assure you the following praises -- from a few dear friends of mine -- will:
"An extraordinarily witty story that accurately depicts the lives of the dead and compellingly describes the death of the living." - The Ghost of Oscar Wilde
"I wish I had written this book." - The Ghost of Charles Dickens
"Constable & Toop is a book full of life and crammed with death. All in all, a splendidly macabre and amusing tale." - The Ghost of Edgar Allan Poe __________________________________________________
Bloody brilliant of Gareth P. Jones to write these praises in his book. After laughing, I snatched this book from the shelf and immediately checked it out.
If it still does not coax you then I honestly don't know what will.
Constable & Toop was a fun read -- a damn good fun read. It's amazing how a children's novel can make me this giddy and not the YA genre. Yes, dear friends, this is a children's book. If you don't read those you still might want to give this one a shot (but honestly, though, who doesn't read children's novels?).
I am upset about one thing: the alternating point of views. There were so many of them I became extremely frustrated which is the reason I won't be giving this a higher rating. Also, I expected the story to be 100% about Sam Toop like it said in the description at the back of the book; it was not.
Anyway, ghosts, sarcasm, humour, exorcisms, and friendships. No romance, no love triangles, no insta-love, no abusive pricks, no Mary sues. Nothing. Just a good ol' entertaining novel about ghosts, a little boy being an undertaker's son who has the ability to see as well as speak to the spectres (a.k.a. a Talker), a bureau which documents the dead, and an evil entity called the Black Rot that's afflicting London and the ghosts.
How exciting!!!
The writing was exceptionally fabulous (it was awesome reading about the theatre on Drury Lane: the lights, the people, and The Man in Gray). Though Constable & Toop isn't wholly original* I can look it over since I had fun reading it (view spoiler)[I keep saying it I know! (hide spoiler)].
Constable & Toop is set in 1884, London, and it begins with the murder of Emily Wilkins....
* � The Bureau the dead goes to to be documented reminded me of Beetlejuice. � The fact a ghost has to feel strong emotions in order to touch a solid object reminded me of the film . � To see the dead one has to see death or experience dying reminded me of Maureen Johnson's The Name of the Star. Also, it reminded me of Harry Potter -- instead HP's was with threstals....more
In a land consisting of seven kingdoms rules a boisterous king with a cunning and mysterious wife for a
***Highly, highly recommended.***
In a land consisting of seven kingdoms rules a boisterous king with a cunning and mysterious wife for a queen...
In a land consisting of seven kingdoms lives one of the last child whose veins runs with the blood of Dragons...
... a land where a bastard takes the Black at the Night's Watch and a young boy whose life is in danger for discovering a treasonous crime...
... a land where an honourable and noble man of Winterfell finds himself as the Hand of the King amid exceedingly intelligent dignitaries who knows many dark secrets...
... a land where many people are a playing a game of thrones.
George R. R. Martin crafted a high fantasy novel of bone chilling tales and I'm angry with myself for hopping on the bandwagon so late. A Game of Thrones is about ownership, wars, allegiance, betrayal, and long, long discussions about heirs to the throne.
This book � at times � isn’t a nice read: there’s rape, incest, and gore in here. There’s prostitution and slavery (claiming ownership of people as if they were dogs). Yes, not a very nice book� but it’s realistic in a way like the middle ages. A Game of Thrones has that atmosphere.
There are also daring knights with shinning amour and swords and hilarious banters between a dwarf (who is my favourite character) by the name of Tyrion Lannister. This may be a terribly long and sometimes a slow read, but it's a really fun as well as adventurous one. I can speak for (almost) everybody when I say fantasy is the best genre to read to get lost in another world entirely different from our own � especially the long fantasies since one could savour it a little more� A Game of Thrones is one of those long fantasies people should read.
I know I said I wouldn't watch the HBO series until I'm finished with the books, but it appears I couldn't wait any longer and, well, I have ruined my sleeping schedule watching it. I bumped up a star rating for this and rewrote my review....more
La lecture commence plutôt froidement et sans espoir : le mari de Amy Dunne, Nick, nous r***Review in both French and English***
Mon avis en français :
La lecture commence plutôt froidement et sans espoir : le mari de Amy Dunne, Nick, nous raconta de la tête de sa femme� et ce qui est à l‘intérieur. Amy Dunne est perdue—manquant, en fait. Il faut que Nick semble ne pas être reconnu coupable pendant que des policiers font une enquête pour trouver Amy. Mais plus les policiers posent des questions à Nick, plus il apparaît coupable�.
Gone Girl était envoûtant, effrayant, et tragique. L’écriture de Gillian Flynn est brillamment chaotique ; mon cœur battait la chamade en lisant ce bouquin. Ah oui, c’est vrai. Gone Girl me hante toujours. Les personnages avaient différentes personnalités qui m’intéressèrent beaucoup.
Il y a deux points de vue qui rendent l’histoire plus intéressante ; cependant, bien que je dise cela, la première moitié de Gone Girl n’était guère aussi captivante que la deuxième. C’est la raison pour laquelle j’ai donné 3 étoiles au lieu de 5 à Gone Girl.
Je n’ai pas encore vu le film, mais je pense que ce serait plutôt ennuyeux et pas aussi bon que le livre. En fait, de nos jours, beaucoup de films le sont.
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My review in English:
"There’s something disturbing about recalling a warm memory and feeling utterly cold.�
It’s 12:38 AM and I’ve spent a good 5 minutes inhaling and exhaling after having finished Gone Girl. This book fucked my brain senseless. How am I supposed to write a review about a book that’s so brilliantly fucked up, exciting, twisted, and gripping? Where do I start? What should I rate this? 1 star: hating this book for screwing me up? or 5 star: loving this book for giving me excitement? For now, I'll leave my rating blank until I can decide.
It’s 12:41 AM. The last words are still haunting me. I’m being dramatic—too dramatic, but this book was exactly that, so fuck it.
The first half of Gone Girl is a Friday night; you’re sitting in your pajamas with chips and a drink watching some crappy crime movie where the bad guy is blatantly obvious; you’re inadvertently on his side because you throw in remarks like, “No, no, you idiot. Why did you have to say that?�, “Idiot, you just made yourself look guilty asking for a lawyer now�, “Shiiiieeettt had that been me…�, “Wow, you should have said [insert what you will] instead.� “These cops are fucking idiots.� And it’s not as though you’re really on the bad guy’s side (despite the fact that I said that), the movie is just so pathetically stupid you feel bad for both the bad guy for being such a crappy bad guy, and the cops for being so stupid. The first half of Gone Girl you gradually start to feel the fear from Amy’s diary entries—start to feel the story getting darker.
And the second half of Gone Girl shit gets real.
I hated Amy at first, I don’t know why, she just didn’t seem to be the sort of protagonist I usually like; however, after every journal entry—reading her patience for Nick, her innocence, etc, I started to like her. (view spoiler)[That is, until she turns out not to be the Amy I believed her to be (and believe you me, she fooled me good).
"I hope you liked Diary Amy. She was meant to be likeable. Meant for someone like you to like her. She’s easy to like.�
I can still hear Nick’s father’s words ringing in my ears in return
bitch, bitch, bitch, fucking bitch.
A sociopath, a murderer. I hate Amy Dunne. (hide spoiler)] Nick was an OK character, sort of boring and interesting at the same time�. Is that even possible? (view spoiler)[He’s almost as crazy as Amy is, though. So fuck him, too. (hide spoiler)]
Also, I want to note there is some misogyny and misandry in here.
Gone Girl constantly had me stopping to take a deep breath before I could plunge back into it. Gillian Flynn, you’re a brilliant writer—disturbing, but brilliant. (view spoiler)[
What am I supposed to do with that ending?(hide spoiler)] There's something else (view spoiler)[What the hell happened with Nick smashing Amy's head in with a gulf club? In the beginning of the book and throughout, actually, he described her head being smashed in and her bleeding profusely. How does one survive a blow such as a that? How was she conscious enough to escape? (hide spoiler)]
It’s 1:04 AM, Gone Girl is still fucking with me; it makes me want a drink and I don’t even drink alcohol. So what should I do now to get my mind off this book?
A) Eat my heart out whilst watching Spongebob, a show I don’t even like.
B) Write crappy short stories.
C) Listen to Taylor Swift’s 1989 album whilst scrolling down on my tumblr dashboard reblogging random photos.
D) Watch Gone Girl online with food.
E) Go to sleep.
Answer: C. Yeah, that’d be a good idea.
(view spoiler)[Speaking of Taylor Swift, her song 'Blank Space' is definitely Amy's theme song.
Nice to meet you, where you been? I could show you incredible things Magic, madness, heaven, sin Saw you there and I thought Oh my God, look at that face You look like my next mistake Love's a game, wanna play?
New money, suit and tie I can read you like a magazine Ain't it funny, rumors fly And I know you heard about me So hey, let's be friends I'm dying to see how this one ends Grab your passport and my hand I can make the bad guys good for a weekend
So it's gonna be forever Or it's gonna go down in flames You can tell me when it's over If the high was worth the pain Got a long list of ex-lovers They'll tell you I'm insane 'Cause you know I love the players And you love the game
'Cause we're young and we're reckless We'll take this way too far It'll leave you breathless Or with a nasty scar Got a long list of ex-lovers They'll tell you I'm insane But I've got a blank space, baby And I'll write your name
Cherry lips, crystal skies I could show you incredible things Stolen kisses, pretty lies You're the King, baby, I'm your Queen Find out what you want Be that girl for a month Wait, the worst is yet to come, oh no
Screaming, crying, perfect storms I can make all the tables turn Rose garden filled with thorns Keep you second guessing like "Oh my God, who is she?" I get drunk on jealousy But you'll come back each time you leave 'Cause, darling, I'm a nightmare dressed like a daydream
So it's gonna be forever Or it's gonna go down in flames You can tell me when it's over If the high was worth the pain Got a long list of ex-lovers They'll tell you I'm insane 'Cause you know I love the players And you love the game
'Cause we're young and we're reckless We'll take this way too far It'll leave you breathless Or with a nasty scar Got a long list of ex-lovers They'll tell you I'm insane But I've got a blank space, baby And I'll write your name
Boys only want love if it's torture Don't say I didn't say, I didn't warn ya Boys only want love if it's torture Don't say I didn't say, I didn't warn ya
So it's gonna be forever Or it's gonna go down in flames You can tell me when it's over If the high was worth the pain Got a long list of ex-lovers They'll tell you I'm insane 'Cause you know I love the players And you love the game
'Cause we're young and we're reckless We'll take this way too far It'll leave you breathless Or with a nasty scar Got a long list of ex-lovers They'll tell you I'm insane But I've got a blank space, baby And I'll write your name(hide spoiler)]...more
What a cute manga! I devoured this in just a few hours today on my way to college; I was giggling on the bus like a middle-schooler.
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What a cute manga! I devoured this in just a few hours today on my way to college; I was giggling on the bus like a middle-schooler.
Meet Kiri-chan, an undercover hair beautician. She doesn't make a big deal about her "magic" hands, she merely helps girls who feel "ugly" within an hour. She's a very chill main character -- always tired, but always kind... unless you're one of the three boys at school in the Scissors Project. These boys handpick beautiful girls with shoulder-length hair for a makeover.
The main character in the S.P. is Narumi; let me tell you, he's a class A asshole... but a tolerable one. I got a real kick out of him: so boastful, so arrogant, so dramatic. Usually I'd drop a novel when the male MC becomes insufferable with his douche-y-ness, but I couldn't put this manga down simply because I couldn't wait for "Mysterious X" to put Narumi's scissors where his mouth is in the Cultural Festival. Only problem: there was a cliffhanger, ugh! I'm angry.
***This manga is by all means predictable, but it's still a light and fun read nonetheless.***
BTW, I really liked Kei from the S.P., he was funny. I can relate to him with his love of food. ...more
This was an exhausting read, but a very very good one. I'm afraid to begin the third installment. MI finished this--gods be good, I'm finished.
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This was an exhausting read, but a very very good one. I'm afraid to begin the third installment. Martin, I'm warning you: keep your deaths to yourself.
Tyrion and Arya are my absolute favourites(view spoiler)[Martin, don't you touch them(hide spoiler)]. Sansa is a redeeming character, and I hope Queen Cersei has a PoV in the next book; she's an interesting character.
I honestly don't want to write a review for this because there's so much to talk about and I do not have the time. I have to start A Storm of Swords... and I'm rather tired....more
The ghosts that send chills down our backs aren't ghosts visiting us in spirit form, speaking to us and making its appearance when it has unfinishe
The ghosts that send chills down our backs aren't ghosts visiting us in spirit form, speaking to us and making its appearance when it has unfinished business, no. The ghosts that send chills down our backs and make our heart race impossibly fast are
stories
. Stories so vivid it haunts you and makes you afraid to walk about the house at night. Stories that will make it seem as though there's someone present sitting next to you, listening as the story is being told. Stories that will linger in your mind for a couple of hours and make you dream about it. Those, my friends, are the true ghosts.
“There is something about words. In expert hands, manipulated deftly, they take you prisoner. Wind themselves around your limbs like spider silk, and when you are so enthralled you cannot move, they pierce your skin, enter your blood, numb your thoughts. Inside you they work their magic.�
Where the story's protagonist, Margaret Lea, could easily relate to the readers, Vida Winter holds a certain regal air. I've never came across a character such as herself. So blunt, so true, so.... poignant. Vida Winter is a woman of many words; a woman who has the tongue of a liar storyteller. She's told 19 different stories of her life to journalists in two years (from what Margaret's read; for all we know she could've told more).
“My gripe is not with lovers of the truth but with truth herself. What sucor, what consolation is there in truth, compared to a story? What good is truth, at midnight, in the dark, when the wind is roaring like a bear in the chimney? When the lightning strikes shadows on the bedroom wall and the rain taps at the window with its long fingernails? No. When fear and cold make a statue of you in your bed, don't expect hard-boned and fleshless truth to come running to your aid. What you need are the plump comforts of a story. The soothing, rocking safety of a lie.”�
“Politeness. Now there's a poor man's virtue if ever there was one. What's so admirable about inoffensiveness, I should like to know. After all, it's easily achieved. One needs no particular talent to be polite. On the contrary, being nice is what's left when you've failed at everything else. People with ambition don't give a damn what other people think about them.”�
This book is exactly what I've been craving to read. It seems as though I've grown tired of reading some fast-paced plot and genre in YA literature. The Thirteenth Taleimmediately swept me off my feet and took me to an entirely new world. This book is for patient readers. Diane Setterfield doesn't hold back on being immensely descriptive. She takes her time crafting a chilling gothic novel with a 19th century feel located between two hills. Setterfield masters in writing a novel that will steal your breath away; a novel that will leave you staying awake in the dead of night, slowly turning the pages to read what happens next. This is a book to savour and take your time with.
I loved how there wasn't any romance in the novel. The protagonist is an independent book lover who doesn't get out much. She was practically born and raised in her father's bookshop where she learned to read and write. She stays in the bookshop writing biographies of long dead authors. She's neither into contemporary novels nor authors, but she receives a letter from Vida Winter, asking Margaret to write her biography. And this time, Winter will tell the truth.
The Thirteenth Tale is a tale that will linger for quite some time with its quotable passages and spooky atmosphere. Diane Setterfield will tell many tales of a sadistic child, queer twins, a friendly giant, a cunning governess, and many other mysteries. I am definitely looking forward to her new novel, Bellman and Black.
#EDIT: I honestly feel Radioactive by Imagine Dragons is definitely the theme for Red Rising.
I took a shitload of notes, I've used stick4.5 stars
#EDIT: I honestly feel Radioactive by Imagine Dragons is definitely the theme for Red Rising.
I took a shitload of notes, I've used sticky notes to mark certain pages; yet, I still don't know what to say about this book. I'm trying to form all of it into a review and it's hard because there are so many things I want to talk about. So, I'm going to start off with this:
This book is nothing like the fucking Hunger Games. I wish these damn publishers would stop claiming every Dystopia novel that gets published as "the next Hunger Games!" "a reminiscent of the Hunger Games!" "if you loved the Hunger Games, you'll love this!" (Suzanne Collins is not the creator of survival and rebellions. That shit goes back to the birth of humankind when Eve decided to eat the apple... or, if you don't believe in that, when one of the apes decided he ain't gon' stay an ape anymore and evolved into a man*.)
So STOP. Just stop. I hated the HG; saying that almost made me run in the other direction. The reason why I didn't was because of Litchick's review.
I usually hate made upswear words, but I'm going to let the ones in here slide (also, I seem to being saying bloodydamn a lot). I must admit, some of these made up terms for objects could get a little confusing in the beginning, but I promise you'll get used to it around page 40.
The characters in Red Rising are so believable. I've grown attached to Sevro and Pax (view spoiler)[I sobbed on his death. I also sobbed on Eo's death and we barely have a chance of getting to know more about her character. (hide spoiler)] They are my absolute favourites. There's a particular character in here that I'm really looking forward to seeing more of in the next installment: Cassius. When we're first introduced to him he's a total Draco Malfoy; you'd think Darrow would pull a Harry Potter and turn away from him, but he doesn't. He befriends him; pretty soon, you really start to understand Cassius and can't help but like him. I loved that Pierce Brown did this -- not making the "bad guys" out to be bad guys at all.
I really loved that Darrow was not some fearless character even though at times he may come off as that; however, inside he's absolutely terrified.
"I should want to kill him; instead, I want to run and hide at the thought of his name."
No. I'm not saying he's a coward throughout the book. He had enough courage to fight and stand up for himself even though he didn't want to; that's what makes this protagonist a believable character, because not everyone is fearless -- everyone is afraid, but our morals and purpose are what gives us the strength to fight and stand up for ourselves. That's what makes us courageous.
"I would have lived in peace. But my enemies brought me war. [image]
I am no Gold. I am a Red." [image]
Darrow wasn't always a Gold. He was a Helldiver, a Red, on Mars digging at the bottom of the planet for Laurels. Reds are the lowColors, the lowest of the color cast system. They are not considered humans, they are slaves to the higher Colors (Gold being the highest, of course. Rulers). The Reds have never seen the stars and skies. They don't eat much, but they have each other. Darrow had Eo and was perfectly fine with that... until tragedy struck his life and discover the truth that has been obscured for hundreds of years.
"The city is one of spires, parks, rivers, garden, and fountains. It is a city of dreams, a city of blue water and green life on a red planet that is supposed to be as barren as the cruelest desert. This is not the Mars they show on the HolocCam. It is a place of lies, wealth, and immense abundance."
What would you do if you found out everything you've been told was a lie? The cities your rulers said were destroyed, but discover it's still thriving with wealth and people?
I don't understand how Pierce Brown made mythology and Dystopia work together. They shouldn't be in the same book, but it is in here and it all makes sense. Red Rising is more than just fighting -- it's about cleverly crafted manipulation, alliances, friendships, and hidden truths. The romance? What romance? There is none in here (view spoiler)[ unless you count the beginning with Darrow and Eo. But they were already married. (hide spoiler)] and that's what makes this book even more fucking awesome. No insta-love, no fucking angst, no love triangles. NONE. The world building is perfect, this book was perfect.
This book has gore, loads of it. My stomach was constantly clenching and I found myself crying out in horror at times. I thought I should warn you in case you're not into gore; even if you aren't, still give this a shot....
***I hope y'all enjoy this book!***
* If you got offended, I'm sorry. I'm trying to be funny. I have nothing against everyone's beliefs/non-beliefs. ...more
EDIT So I just finished watching The Vampire's Assistant the film... I'm kind of disappointed. The film was completely different � the film was a mixtEDIT So I just finished watching The Vampire's Assistant the film... I'm kind of disappointed. The film was completely different � the film was a mixture of both A Living Nightmare and this; the first 30 minutes of it stuck with book one. Unfortunately, it did not continue with the plot and started its own. The film wasn't about the friendship that was made in here; rather, it was about romance (OK, so it was entirely based on romance, but it was present in the film). I was extremely irritated with that. However, the acting was really good and if I had not have read this, I would have loved it (and talk about the special effects as well as the Cirque! I wish I were there!).
So.... I'm giving the film 2.5 out of 5 stars. I wish they would continue making more films based off of the series, it does have something going on there and it seems as though it'd be interesting. and am i the only one who found mr tiny awesome?
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This review is being reviewed on my android, please excuse any grammatical errors and the like.
This was a good vampire story.
These vampires don't sloppily bite the victim's neck and leave two punctured holes. They're careful: knock the victim out, find a good place on the body to drink blood, cut open the skin and drink. When finished, they use their saliva to heal the cut, making a very light scar that wouldn't be noticed by the victim once they've awaken. That's something I've never read before regarding vampires. Awesome. I also love how vampires can't survive on animal blood (view spoiler)[the wussy way out. Sorry, Edward Cullen and Stefan Salvatore (hide spoiler)], they'll grow weak and eventually die. Human blood is a must.
I must confess, I was a little weirded out by The Vampire's Assistant This book was a book unlike anything I've ever read that's to be expected for a younger audience. In my opinion, I honestly think this shouldn't be handed to a person under 14, then again, it's all in the matter how one takes things. Like The Holy Terror stated in her review, "this could be nightmare material". Parents, be warned this isn't a "happy rainbowland filled with unicorns" kind of book. It's gruesome and shocking that such a book is recommended for kids starting at age 12. I also should mention how Shan mentioned illegal substances (i.e., marijuana and shrooms).
Anyway, I really enjoyed this book despite the fact that I was semi-disturbed by it � especially by the last few chapters! I cried quietly in bed. Maybe I'm too sensitive.... My brother basically introduced me to Darren Shan's stories. He ate these books up in middle school as well as high school. I remember reading the first Cirque Du Freak book in 8th grade and enjoyed it just as much as I did this one, but the first book wasn't nearly as gruesome and creepy as this. I have no idea why I never continued to with this series. I'm glad I've started again now.
Our protagonist, Darren Shan, is a half-vampire, but he doesn't want to drink human blood. So he feeds on the blood of animals; Mr Crepsley (the vampire who turned Darren into a half-vampire and made him his assistant) is trying to convince him that drinking animal blood will not satisfy his thirst and drinking it will only weaken him. But Darren feels that drinking human blood is evil and not right, and he still wants to be human, so he's doing everything he can to avoid doing so. Unfortunately, this will not be the only problem he faces � after joining Cirque Du Freak, Darren will not only make friends, but he will make enemies and encounter many horrors.
I'm definitely going to get started on the third book as soon as possible. I want to see how it all goes in the end... and it looks as though it's going to be a fun, yet creepy, adventure.
Let me also point out these books are an excellent choice to read on Halloween....more
"Downton Abbey meets The Selection in this dystopian tale of love and betrayal."
What a misleading caption. I really hate the fact they're mak4.5 stars
"Downton Abbey meets The Selection in this dystopian tale of love and betrayal."
What a misleading caption. I really hate the fact they're making this out to be like any other dystopian novels -- full of love. Landry Park was so much more than that. Many dystopian novels are not done well, and I'm very cautious to pick these up; however, in here we receive an ubiquitous amount of history about the Landry's and their importance to the new United States. I could not put this down. Apart from the history there are balls, gorgeous descriptions of dresses, romance (not predominately so, mind you), rebellions, amazing world building, and a very dark secret.
This book became a little intense and I clawed through the pages until the late hours of the morning reading this. For a time, Madeline Landry -- the protagonist -- was a nuisance. I really wanted to put this book down because of her; then again, what's a novel without stirring up some kind of frustration from the readers? Madeline wasn't always a pain, she can be quirky and strong-willed. For the most part I liked her; the characters in here are very believable.
I have so much more to say, but I know I'm going to spoil it and I don't want to. I cannot wait to get my hands on the next installment. I recommend this.
(view spoiler)[I'm a little nervous about the ending of Landry Park. I wonder what's going to happen with the explanation of Madeline's father's DNA repairing impossibly fast after the radiation injury. I hope it isn't going to be paranormal. :/ (hide spoiler)]...more
I always complain about living in this era. I've always wanted to live either in the Roaring 'Well, damn. Sins & Needles was a deliciously dark read.
I always complain about living in this era. I've always wanted to live either in the Roaring '20s or back in the Medieval Times (and I'm well aware of the struggles in those days, too). I could write a list about why I prefer those times much, much more than The Now. However, when books like this come along I appreciate living in this time now, knowing the writings of today are a hell of a lot more free than the censored writings of before. Of Course, you had the great writers like Victor Hugo, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Leo Tolstoy, Jane Austen, Edgar Allan Poe, Alexandre Dumas, et cetera, et cetera, but those are timeless classics. Great authors, but long passed away living as pleasant phantoms through their works.
Today, we have highly praised authors like J.K. Rowling, Stephen King, Libba Bray, Neil Gaiman, George R. R. Martin, Diana Gabaldon, and the list is endless. The point I'm trying to make: the authors of today makes this era--this time--worth living for. They make life easier to deal with, they sweep us off our feet and take us to an entirely different, unforgettable world. They prove that this era will be an era long gone, but an era that people from the future would want to live in because of the authors I just mentioned . . . and I'm happy to say I lived in this time through it all.
And that's where Sins Needles come in. This chaotic, dark, and fantastic book. The writing, the romance, the characters . . . it was an awesome ride. And I'm pretty sure if this book was sent off to be published a hundred years (or further back) before it would be banned. It would probably be shredded never to see the shelves in libraries because this book was just that dark and wild. Living in this era where writing is a lot more free and expressed passionately makes me berate myself for complaining about living in this time and I should appreciate it more.
Anyway, if you haven't read this book yet you should. Not only because of everything I mentioned above, but because it has some pretty hot sex scenes and a bad-ass female heroine with great character development.
Also because of Camden McQueen.
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After seeing him, how could you not? (view spoiler)[and his nipple ring! (hide spoiler)] Karina Halle did a great job with Camden and basing his looks off this man above.
I'm glad I'm not 16 anymore, because the 16-year-old me would have been turned-off at his tattoos (view spoiler)[and his nipple ring, but I like his nipple ring (hide spoiler)]. Don't ask me why, I was that uptight. Now, however, tattoos are one of the sexiest things a man could have. Not to mention an awesome sense of humour. And passion. And chivalry. And a gorgeous smile.... I'm going to shut up now. But read thisss!
There's something about Katie McGarry's writing that sort of holds on to you until you're finished with the book--ther***Final rating is 3.5 stars.***
There's something about Katie McGarry's writing that sort of holds on to you until you're finished with the book--there's a lot of potential with her stories; then again there's a lot missing and maybe if those missing pieces were there, I'd enjoy this book a hell of a lot more.
How could I possibly start this review? There are so many things I want to write about.... Let me start with this:
I have four older brothers and a younger sister; growing up, my brothers were (and still is...but to an extent) protective of me and my sister. They didn't want us having a boyfriend because we were too young (not that we cared, I was too busy reading books and my sister too busy drawing). They're good guys and I love them; now that I'm older they can't really tell me a damn thing about who I should and shouldn't date and my third eldest brother told me that last I spoke to him--of course, he was reluctant to say that because "I'm still his baby sister no matter how old I am", but I am old enough to make my own decisions and they trust me. It's unfortunate the same cannot be said for our protagonist's, Rachel, brothers. She's seventeen and they hover over her like a pack of starved hyenas surrounding a bunny; and if anyone tries to go near that only bunny they have, they'll rip the opposing animal to shreds. That's how her brother were and they annoyed the hell out of me. They didn't trust her with boys--hell--they didn't trust her talking and being near boys, they were extremely possessive; given the chance, if one of the brothers' best friend tried to flirt with their sister they would beat the shit out of them. I wish I were kidding.
I can understand, at times, why they were protective (though it was too much). Rachel Young has problems. She has panic attacks; being in front of a crowd or having to stand up in front of the class literally freaks her the fuck out. She'd start dry heaving and vomiting (sometimes vomiting blood) or she'd faint. It happened to the point where she ended up in the hospital for a bit. So yes, I can understand why they're protective, but at least they should let her makes some mistakes so she can become stronger. At least let her speak to guys. I think the reason for her panic attacks is the high expectations her mother, father, and brothers place on her shoulders. The fact that she has to put up a front and pretend to be someone she's not. The fact that her mother was constantly comparing her to Colleen--the older sister who died of leukemia before Rachel was born... the fact that Rachel's a replacement. I get it and I disliked her family for it, but I also disliked Rachel for not handling it right and the fact she was hypocritical on many, many different occasions. At times Rachel made me want to strangle her for being ungrateful...yet at times I wanted to hug her and praise her for being strong and understanding. Rachel's a good protagonist, she is, but she's also imperfect.
Rachel loves cars--she knows more about them than most guys. Her eyes shine when the subject comes up, but she has to keep quiet about it from her parents. On nights she goes for a drive to clear her mind and be who she really is. Behind the wheel, Rachel forgets she's the rich freak at her school, she forgets about her possessive brothers. It's only her and her car. I simply adored McGarry's passages and scenes regarding drag racing, speeding, and cars. This book was such an adrenaline rush. I'm glad Crash Into You was nothing like Dare You To. It's 10x better and more entertaining. And the romance....
Isaiah, Isaiah, Isaiah. What an awesome character. I have to admit, I was rather nervous to pick this book up: I was afraid Isaiah wasn't going to be an amiable character whom I loved in Pushing the Limits and Dare You To. In fact, maybe a lot of readers thought he was a bit crazy in McGarry's previous books. If you're nervous that he's going to be in here, don't be. He's not. We read his story and learn why his life is so fucked up thanks to the mother that was never in his life as well as the father he never knew. But he stays strong. He fights hard to protect the very few people he loves. I love Noah and Isaiah's relationship as friends and as brothers. They're all about tough love and understanding.
McGarry's stories keep me entertained and I'm honestly never bored. HOWEVER, I'm disappointed with the tag along characters in this book that I found so important and wanted to know where the hell their story ends. Beth: she's there at times but I felt she was just thrown in here to please us. She was there, but she's not really there. I know where she stands now with Isaiah, but what about after? The same goes for Logan who I was really starting to like, but I don't know where he goes from here. We're introduced to him but we quickly have to say goodbye. Beth and Logan's role in here were transitory. I can understand why, but I'm sad to see them go... well, I'm sad to see Logan go.
All in all, Crash Into You was a good story. I cried, but I'm satisfied that the story wrapped up perfectly. Now, where and when can I get Take Me On? Read a sneak peek of it and I have a feeling it's going to be better than Pushing the Limits....more
It appears a lot of people found this book to be a disappointment; usually, wheneveA spoiler free review for both The Madman's Daughter and this book!
It appears a lot of people found this book to be a disappointment; usually, whenever there’s a book that’s been hyped and loved by many, I find the read to be a letdown and wonder what everyone has read that I didn’t. What did I miss? What was so special about the book? Now the tables have turned. I should be wondering what did I read differently that made me love this book so much and the others hate it� frankly, I don’t give a flying rat’s behind: This book was so damn lovely, creepy, and simply wonderful.
+ I should care about the love triangle, but I don’t. + I should care about Juliet’s stubbornness as well as the constant dangers she put herself in with the choices she made, but I understand why she did what she did and can’t hold it against her. + I should hate Juliet, but I can’t bring myself to. In fact, I’ve grown to love her very much.
Everything about this book screams, “DON’T PICK THIS UP, IT WAS COMPLETELY STUPID AND FILLED WITH ANGST�; then again, everything about this book screams, “IF YOU DON’T PICK THIS UP, WE’VE GOT A PROBLEM.�
Megan Shepherd knows how to write -- it’s too fucking amazing. I was glued to my bed and didn’t leave it for hours because I was so enthralled by this vivid and haunting story. I look back at my rating for The Madman's Daughter guiltily because, even though I did like it, I did not like Juliet and I did not like the blasted love triangle. I found Edward to be rather dull in the first book; now I'm so confused as to who I love more -- Edward or Montgomery? And I understand why Juliet is so conflicted and constantly switching who she chooses. Her reasons and sentiments are valid.
But there's a lot more to this masterpiece than the love triangle -- friendship, secrets, betrayals, giving and taking, science, coming to terms with who you are... and this is merely a PIECE of Her Dark Curiosity. The friendship between Lucy and Juliet is by far one of the best I've ever read. I adored it so much -- no judgments, no contradictions. I'm loving how Shepherd is wrapping this story up: the first story is a retelling of The Island of Dr. Moreau, this one of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and the final installment of Frankenstein.... FRANKENSTEIN. My excitement cannot be contained.
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What a perfect story to read on a stormy day/night.
This is an author every needs to watch out for; I'm realllyyy looking forward to her new trilogy, The Cage. (shivers)
***The first book of 2014 that's been rated four stars; so far the best book I've read this year***...more
'There are different kinds of happy,' she said. 'Some kinds don't need any proof.'
I'm usually hesitant whenever I pick up
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'There are different kinds of happy,' she said. 'Some kinds don't need any proof.'
I'm usually hesitant whenever I pick up chick-lits. Why? Because I love entering another realm of the impossible (a.k.a fantasy/paranormal books). Reading chick-lits usually bores me due to the fact that it's realistic fiction. Why read what I try to escape from? After reading Hopeless by Colleen Hoover I was ready to give up reading chick-lits/contemporaries completely. For some reason I saw This Is What Happy Looks Like and I snatched it up; before I check out/buy a book I read the first page and, if I like it, I get it. Well, I ended up reading past the prologue and the first chapter of this because it was too cute. I took this book home with me and started gobbling this up. Looks like there's hope for chick-lit romance novels after all....
Imagine receiving an email from a stranger. You tell them they have the wrong email address but, for some reason, you and the stranger start having a conversation. You find this particular stranger an interesting person to talk to so you and the stranger continue to email each other for months. You haven't seen a picture of the stranger, and you don't even know the stranger's name and vice versa -- though you know the city the stranger resides in and the stranger knows yours, as well. Now imagine the stranger finding you and, turns out, the stranger is an international film star. What do you do?
That's what Ellie O'Neill is trying to figure out. She has many reasons for trying to keep knowing Graham Larkin, the well-known star (who has a pet pig), a secret. This is your average clichéd fairytale; though it's fairly unrealistic, it was a cute read. I simply loved reading Graham's POV and his life of a stardom -- how he doesn't have any privacy; the fact that his parents barely speak to him because they don't have any idea on what to talk about with their famous son. He was a lonely person who couldn't find anyone to trust, that is, until he meets Ellie. The two will have to go through a lot of sticky situations and secrets, but love conquers all in the end.
If you're not into happy-endings, sappy love stories, etc., then this book is definitely not for you (honestly, the title clearly states that it's a happy story). I love Jennifer E. Smith's writing as well as the unnecessary (but acceptable) details she adds to make this love story all the more delicious. It felt as though I was walking the streets of Middle-of-Nowhere, Main with Ellie and Graham. I'm definitely looking forward to reading The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by her.
This is what my happy looks like
Friends, coffee, books, romance, films, long walks on beaches, acting, theatres, my cat, le langage de l'amour, travelling, nature, snow, Christmas, music, concerts, vanilla ice cream, , the old Disney films, theme parks, overcoming a fear, writing, the fresh smell of the air after it rains, curling up with a good book when it's pouring, Halloween, potato chips, costumes, and so much more......more
This book is dirty, dirty dirty dirty. It's not like Burn for Burn, an "OMG, Kriss, why did you tell her my secret! I'm getting you back for this". It's like, "Really, Kriss? You slept with my boyfriend when you already have one? But that's OK, because on that Christmas Eve party you threw last year, I slept with yours.... in your parents' bedroom". Then a fist is thrown, hair is being pulled, and retribution will be paid. That's how dirty Fire with Fire was.
This book starts off pretty good, I was reading it for hours on the beach*, occasionally giving a wanderlust gaze towards the ocean. I have a really really horrible tan. That’s OK, though because it’s worth it. I had a problem with the middle of Fire with Fire due to the fact it wasn’t really focusing on revenge. It made the synopsis seem extremely misleading. I mean, It was a decent read, but I was expecting some good ol� delicious revenge. However, the last 40 pages makes up for it�. Like a lot. I read the last chapter about 20 times before coming to the realisation that the book is over. My mouth was hanging open and I zombie walked to my sister and set the book down. I really need an ARC for the final instalment... like now.
The middle of Fire with Fire focuses more on colleges, who-did-what in book one, and do-you-like-me-or-him/her. This genre isn't my thing. I hate books like this, but I hold this one close to my heart. This book has a shitload of teenage drama, so, if you find it annoying... maybe this isn't going to be for you. Then again, like I stated above, I hate stuff like this, but I found this thoroughly entertaining. it's like a mixture of Gossip Girl and Pretty Little Liars -- throw in a paranormal twist and you've got yourself a bookseller.
The character development is simply marvellous (I really love Kat). Usually sequels aren't as good as the first, but this one blows Burn for Burn into the ocean. I bet Burn for Burn is sitting at the bottom of the ocean right now drinking its brain off and sobbing. God, I don't know what to say. Pick this up as soon as possible? Grab some snacks with this?
*Here are some photos of my beach reading. So relaxing and enjoyable, I never wanted to leave but I had school (view spoiler)[
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Review to come... well, not really a review more of chaotic thoughts and ramblings and "wtf" comments....more
"I'm the shadow lurking around the corner. I'm the youkai demon dragging them screaming into the night."
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This was exactly what I needed -- a"I'm the shadow lurking around the corner. I'm the youkai demon dragging them screaming into the night."
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This was exactly what I needed -- a YA novel set in Shizuoka, Japan. Now I was a little miffed that the protagonist was American (and a whiny one at that), but I'll let it slide.
Amanda Sun took excellent notes and did excellent research on Japan because, honestly, I felt as though I were there with Katie Greene experiencing the kendo lessons; eating the mouth watering foreign foods; blushing over the awkward, yet romantic moments; the horror of the ink drawings to life coming and many more.
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After Katie Greene's mother died, she travelled across the world to Japan. She expected to be the awkward gaijin learning Japanese; however, she didn't expect to come across a sketch that would look at her, turning her life completely upside-down and entering a world of the old ancient mythology on the Kami...
I looked down at the paper, still touching the tip of my shoe. I reached for it, flipping over to look. A girl lay back on a bench, roughly sketched in scrawls of ink. And the the sketched girl turned her head, and her inky eyes glared right into mine.
Let me tell you guys now: THIS IS NOT AN INSTA-NOVEL.
To me, I understood why Katie was a little stalkerish toward Tomo -- whenever he's around strange things happen... strange things. Like whenever she doodles in her notebook her drawing starts to move and tries to attack her, and what do you know, Tomo's there. Not to mention he gives her a funny look when it happens. It's what any normal curious person would do if they were in Katie's shoes, it's what I would do.
Don't worry about not understanding some of the Japanese written in this book, there's a glossary in the back (I think this is the book's greatest flaw due to the fact that the glossary takes place next to the ending page of Ink. Che ! Had the glossary been in the front of the book it would be perfect.) I adore that this makes me want to take Asian Studies in college. I'm always up for trying new things.
The sketches in this book were gorgeous, too
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And don't get me started on the FOOD Just to name a few:Tonkatsu curry, manju, karaage, onigiri, and dango.
Anna Van Housen is an illusionist who has the ability to feel people's emotions, communicate with the dead, and foretell the future. But these are secAnna Van Housen is an illusionist who has the ability to feel people's emotions, communicate with the dead, and foretell the future. But these are secrets she keeps hidden, especially from her mother, Marguerite Van Housen. It's hard for Anna to converse with her mother because Marguerite is a very jealous woman who hates when the spotlight isn't on her. Give a small praise to Anna and Marguerite with shoot her a daggering stare. Give Anna your undivided attention -- or maybe a standing ovation -- and Marguerite will do her best to humiliate her very own daughter in front of everyone. A lot of readers will have a problem with this and even hate Marguerite, but I can't help loving her. Teri Brown's characters are so convincing and well created that it's hard for me to feel just one emotion. Even the unimportant characters holds a special place in my heart: Mr Darby, Anna's grouchy neighbour. He may put up an I-hate-everyone front, but when you actually get to know him he's an enigmatic, humorous old man who loves to invent things. Cynthia Gaylord, Anna's young; hopeless 20-year-old friend. She has an eye for the supernatural and is very energetic when it comes to it. You won't miss her at a séance (which you'll be able to read as well as experience in Born of Illusion).
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The world-building Brown has crafted will leave you breathless and desperate to get your hands on the sequel. Born of Illusion takes place in 1920's New York. But this isn't a book based on flappers (though they do make their appearances here and there, of course); rather, this is about Anna Van Housen coming to terms with her abilities and her past. Since the age of thirteen, Anna has been breaking her mother out of jail. Now at sixteen, she has to assist her mother in holding fake séances and magic acts. Even though her mother is a sham, it doesn't stop her from trying to be the greatest medium that ever lived. All of this is very difficult for Anna due to the fact that these séances isn't just staged stunts her mother pulls or fake chants she does to "call upon the spirits of the dead". The dead actually communicates with Anna and she's tired of getting sick to her stomach feeling the emotions of the grieving people attending the séances with false hope and desperation.
These aren't the only problems Anna has to face
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Is Harry Houdini really Anna's illegitimated daughter or is Marguerite lying about this for publicity? It's very confusing for Anna and she can't help but feel as though she is because of her abilities. Are they really from Houdini -- the greatest magician that ever lived? To add on to her problems, Cole Emerson Archer arrives and, mysteriously, Anna's abilities enhances. Usually whenever Anna sees the future, it's usually visions of The Great War, the Spanish Influenza, or the sinking of the Titanic. Now these visions are of her and her mother in peril. Could these snippets of horror be easily brushed off and passed as nightmares, or is it something that should be taken seriously?
Born of Illusion was exactly what I've been craving to read. I've grown tired of reading Dystopian novels, so this book was a breath of fresh air. I've fallen in even more in love with Historical Fiction after reading many great; new works (Out of the Easy, The Diviners, and Born of Illusion). This book focuses on the occult during the prohibition era. This leaves you thinking 'do spirits exist?' 'are there people who can actually communicate with the dead?' 'is all this just a hoax only used for entertainment?' For me, I grew up interested in the supernatural. So reading this was very entertaining. You can tell Teri Brown has done a great job with her research and I'm really looking forward to reading the sequel. There's one thing I'm really anxious about: Harry Houdini and how this is all going to turn out in the end because Harry Houdini died on October 31, 1926 and this is set in the 1920's. Is it in the early 1920's or mid 1920's? Is Houdini going die in the next book? Questions, questions, questions.... If you read The Diviners and wondered what book to read next that's similar and would give that feeling of being in the 1920's surrounded by magic then this book is definitely for you. I'm floating on hearts!
Also, I felt that the mystery element 'who did what?' was poorly played out. I found it extremely obvious and face palmed when Anna had no idea on who the culprit was. Oh well, I'm not going to hold this little problem against the wonderful story in general. It is obvious I simply adore this era, and I love even more that authors like Libba Bray and Teri Brown adds a paranormal twist with magic, spirits and horror in their highly praised work.
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