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
The Legend of Auntie Po by Shing Yin Khor Graphic Novel Historical Fiction Tween Grades 6+ * * * * Stars (Great!) It’s 1885, and Mei lives in a logging camp with her father who runs the kitchen, while she makes the most delicious pies. She sees all of the inequalities between the white workers and the Chinese ones (and other people of color), though – in pay, room and board. She also sees it … Read more
Miss Quinces By Kat Fajardo Graphic Novel Realistic Fiction Tween (grades 6+) * * * * Stars (Great!) Suyapa loves manga and drawing comics and wishes she could go to summer camp with her friends (who are into the same things), but her mami is very strict (she says NO, absolutely not), and the family is going to Honduras to visit family. While they are there, Suyapa learns that her mami has planned a surprise … Read more