Since two weeks ago was Banned Books Week, I finally got around to read this classic a second time and to actually review it. This tale of determination, the cruelty of Man and thirst for freedom is a masterpiece but also difficult to read, in my opinion. When I wrote before that the novel was… Continue reading The Call of the Wild by Jack London
The Carver (Order of the Bell #1) by Jacob Devlin
This book was so wonderful I can’t even begin to describe it. A story that takes place in the present and the past with fairytale character that the reader is very familiar with but with a few twists to the story. Crescenzo is the son of toy maker and craver. The life in the suburb… Continue reading The Carver (Order of the Bell #1) by Jacob Devlin
The Last Child of Leif by Chris Pridmore
This book is on my top readings for this year. An epic fantasy that deserves its five stars without a shadow of a doubt. A young boy is forced to flee from his home when his father is brutally murdered and barely escapes with his life. Accompanied by his mother and their faithful protector Sebastian,… Continue reading The Last Child of Leif by Chris Pridmore
The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin
A great story-line, a fresh and original idea: a great novel. Have you ever thought about the day of your death? Have you considered the consequences, how that little piece of information could influence the rest of your life? In the year of 1969, four siblings are told by a fortune-teller the exact date of… Continue reading The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin
Away with the Fairies (Phryne Fisher #11) by Kerry Greenwood
I absolutely love and admire Miss Phyrne Fisher. A woman wise beyond her years with modern vision and temperament; what is there not to love? The story starts as a murder mystery always starts: a death. A sweet, innocent fairy-story writer/illustrator is found dead. This time, Miss Fisher will jump into the world of magazine… Continue reading Away with the Fairies (Phryne Fisher #11) by Kerry Greenwood
One for Sorrow by Mary Downing Hahn
A great read! A mix between different genres that blend perfectly together and with a style of writing that got me hooked from the beginning. Arriving in a new school, Annie feels out of place. When she meets Elsie, she is forced to become her best friend. Her new friend soon begins to reveal that… Continue reading One for Sorrow by Mary Downing Hahn
All Signs Point to Murder (Zodiac Mystery #2) by Connie di Marco
As a believer in astrology when I saw this book on NetGalley I knew I had to read it and I’m very glad I did. On the date of the wedding of her college friend Geneva Leary, Julia Bonatti is warned by astrological signs that it would end in disaster. However, being the bridesmaid does… Continue reading All Signs Point to Murder (Zodiac Mystery #2) by Connie di Marco
Stillhouse Lake (Stillhouse Lake #1) by Rachel Caine
One of the best mystery thrillers I’ve read this year! I’m a fan of Caine’s work on the Great Library series and it was a pleasant surprise to read something so far from the fantasy world! Gina Royal had it all: the house, the husband and her two children, completely unaware of the deadly secrets… Continue reading Stillhouse Lake (Stillhouse Lake #1) by Rachel Caine
Beyond the Kingdoms (The Land of Stories #4) by Chris Colfer
I can’t get enough of the Land of Stories and the adventures of Alex and Connor Bailey! After the battle, the Masked Man is on the loose. Driven by her need to find and discover the identity and plans of the villain, Alex ends up being thrown off the Fairy Council since no one believes… Continue reading Beyond the Kingdoms (The Land of Stories #4) by Chris Colfer
A Taste of Death by Howard Coombs
A tasty cosy mystery with a murder dessert coming right up! A great story! Becoming the chef of a cafe in the quiet town of Hampden Green is the next best thing to Ben Hunter, who is in need to of a quiet place to learn how to control his temper. As he struggles to… Continue reading A Taste of Death by Howard Coombs
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