The Storyspinner starts as many fantasy novels do, with two worlds that will be forced to interact with each other in order to fulfill a quest. The quest in this story is for a lost princess that could save both worlds. The Keepers are both feared and worshiped in the human world, so when […]
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City Of Heavenly Fire By Cassandra Clare
I know I wasn’t the only one who was a little scared to start this much-hyped book. City of Heavenly Fire is the culmination of a lot of pain and suffering, let’s be honest. Cassie Clare wasted no time in getting the ball rolling as everyone tried to figure out what was up with […]
Blog Tour: The Offering By Kimberly Derting
The Offering by Kimberly Derting True love—and world war—is at stake in the conclusion to The Pledge trilogy, a dark and romantic blend of dystopia and fantasy. Charlie, otherwise known as Queen Charlaina of Ludania, has become comfortable as a leader and a ruler. She’s done admirable work to restore Ludania’s broken communications systems with […]
The Essence By Kimberly Derting
The Essence (The Pledge #2) Author: Kimberly Derting Category: Young Adult Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Release Date: 1-1-13 At the luminous conclusion of The Pledge, Charlaina defeated the tyrant Sabara and took her place as Queen of Ludania. But Charlie knows that Sabara has not disappeared: The evil queen’s Essence is fused to Charlie’s psyche, […]
Black Heart by Holly Black
For those that have read the first two books, this is a spoiler free review of the 3rd book in the Curse Workers series. However, if you have not read any of these books, you might want to avoid this post. Interested? Here are my reviews of the the first two books: White Cat Red […]
The Pledge by Kimberly Derting
The Pledge Author: Kimberly Derting Genre: Young Adult Format: ebook Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Release Date: 10-15-11 The country of Ludania is ruled by a powerful Queen and strict laws of class with distinctions made by the speaking and understanding of language. The words you speak and understand are dictated by your class and to […]
Red Glove by Holly Black
Red Glove Author: Holly Black Genre: Young Adult Format: ebook Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Release Date: 4-5-11 Cassel now knows the truth about his abilities and is trying to decide if resisting a life as a Worker is worth it, or if he should just give in and join one of the crime families. His […]
White Cat by Holly Black
White Cat Author: Holly Black Genre: Young Adult Format: ebook Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Release Date: 5-4-10 Cassel comes from a family of workers, or people that can put curses on you with their bare hands. Since it’s illegal, they are essentially a mob family and Cassel’s lack of abilities make him the odd man […]