The Last Treasure by Janet S. Anderson Adventure Mystery Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) The story starts with a boy named Ellsworth. He and his dad live in an apartment. His mom died when he was still little. On his 13th birthday he was allowed to go meet the rest of his family. Elizabeth, his grandmother, always had given him a birthday card, but this time she said in the card … Read more
The Book of Life All Souls series, book #3 by Deborah Harkness Adventure Fantasy Romance Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) Following Diana and Matthew as they come back from the 16th century. They find that past mistakes haunt them and also trying to deal with incoming twins that might be part witch and part vampire. This book keeps you on your toes with different events happening. This book is truly the … Read more
Shadow of Night All Souls series, book #2 by Deborah Harkness Adventure Fantasy Historical Fiction Romance Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) Following Matthew and Diana on their journey into the 16th century, they discover old friends, unknown pasts, and a magical manuscript that can possibly tell secrets of witches, vampires, and demons that no one knows. This book was amazing! It created an environment that just sucks you into the book … Read more
Siege and Storm Shadow & Bone trilogy, book #2 by Leigh Bardugo Adventure Fantasy Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) Following Alina and Mal, they are on an adventure of finding the second amplifier, the Sea Whip. But while on the way, they have an encounter with Darkling. But that doesn’t stop them, they escape, forming new friendships and powers to save the world from the Darkling’s power. I give this book … Read more
The Inheritance Games Inheritance Games trilogy, book #1 by Jennifer Lynn Barnes Adventure Mystery Realistic Fiction Romance Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) Avery Grambs is a poor teenage girl who lives with her sister. She works hard to earn money and to someday get into a good school. Everything changes when a billionaire named Tobias Hawthorne dies and Avery is summoned to his mansion. According to the will, Tobias leaves his … 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.