Wish by Barbara O’Connor Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * Stars (Pretty good) Eleven-year-old Charlie Reese hase been making a secret wish every day since she was in fourth grade. She gets sent to live with a family she barely knows and her hopes of her wish becoming true are now very unlikely. That is, until she meets a stray dog and a neighbor, Howard, who proves her wrong. I thought this was a … Read more
Just Mercy: A True Story of the Fight for Justice (adapted for young adults) by Bryan Stevenson Autobiography Criminal Justice Equal Rights LawNonfiction Thriller Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) A lawyer and social justice advocate Bryan Stevenson tells us the stories and experiences he goes through raising awareness to the social injustices of many he had as clients. I was absolutely devastated by the stories of the imprisoned who Bryan fought … Read more
Not If I Save You First by Ally Carter Realistic Fiction Romance Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) Maddie had a great life with her father in Washington until they moved to the middle of nowhere, Alaska. She missed her friend Logan deeply, but he never responded to her letters, so when he shows up six years later she wants to kill him. However, an assailant appears trying to kidnap Logan, so she … Read more
Kingdom of Ash Throne of Glass series, bk# 8 by Sarah J. Maas Adventure Fantasy Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) Captured by the Queen of the Fae, Aelin must find a way to get out. When she finds her way out, she will then have to face and defeat the monsters and evil on the horizons. I felt that the ending was a bit rushed, but I still overall thought it was … Read more
Tower of Dawn Throne of Glass series, bk# 7 by Sarah J. Maas Adventure Fantasy Romance Review #1 * * * Stars (Pretty good) Chaol and Nesryn arrive in the city of Antica to form an alliance with the Khagan of the Southern Continent. During their stay, chemistry between Yrene, a healer, and Chaol arises. I liked the chemistry between Chaol and Yrene. For older teens + adults.
Empire of Storms Throne of Glass series, bk. #6 by Sarah J. Maas Adventure Fantasy Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) Aelin now must fight with her friends in order to end the war that looms on the horizon. Monsters of the dark past come into their world and they must now defeat them. I enjoyed the romance between Aelin and Rowan. For older teens + adults.
Queen of Shadows Throne of Glass series, bk #5 by Sarah J. Maas Adventure Fantasy Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) Celaena has now started to embrace her identity as Aelin, Queen of Terrasen, to reclaim her throne. She must fight the evil king of Adarlan with the help of her cousin and trusted friends. I really enjoyed the major plot twist of the evil king. For older teens and adults.
Heir of Fire Throne of Glass series, bk. #4 by Sarah J. Maas Adventure Fantasy Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) Celaena is now on a mission to uncover her true powers by traveling to a foreign land. She wishes to find her true strength as well as heritage, so she can fight the evil forming on the horizons. I loved the tension between Rowan and Celaena. For older teens + adults.
Crown of Midnight Throne of Glass series, bk #3 by Sarah J. Maas Adventure Fantasy Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) Now that Celaena has won and become the King’s Champion she must prove her loyalty (even if she’s not). Celaena seeks justice against the evil king and works together with a foreign princess who revels as well. During her rebel acts, she finds terrible secrets and dark magic a-brewing. I really enjoyed … Read more
The Assassin’s Blade Throne of Glass series, bk #1 by Sarah J. Maas Adventure Fantasy Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) Celaena is Ardalan’s most feared assassin. Her assassin’s guild assigned her to go on some missions with another member, Sam. As they complete their orders, Celaena commits an act of treachery against her guild causing her to receive an awful punishment. The ending was such a sad plot twist. For older … Read more