Tag: Book Review
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Indie Spotlight: An Unexpected Escapade (Myth Coast Adventures Book 2)
I loved the uniqueness of Ruby’s voice. She really feels fleshed out, vibrant, and her own person. I love that she’s written in a very emotionally honest way that also feels appropriate for an 11-year old.
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Indie Spotlight: Fool’s Errand (Book 2 in Beat Street Series)
While I fully admit I was uncomfortable with the central plot, I don’t think just because something makes you uncomfortable it should be avoided… it was a well written, gripping adventure and I read through it quickly, wanting to know what would happen to Ruby.
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Why We Need to Read Challenging Books: A Discussion of The Power, by Naomi Alderman
Writers tell stories for a multitude of reasons and people read stories for a multitude of reasons. I think what we get from the reading experience is very personal, and sometimes we simply want to use that story as a method of entertainment or escape. I don’t there’s anything wrong with that (actually, I think […]
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All the Reasons You Should Read the Broken Earth Trilogy
The Hugo Award-winning Broken Earth Trilogy is a great read, and here are all the reasons you should pick it up.
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Allegory and Children of Blood and Bone
It’s a bit chilly for August, but that doesn’t stop me from dumping a few ice cubes into a glass. Add a quarter of lime, a lug of gin, and a generous pour of tonic, and it’s a drink. I mean, it’s liquid in a glass, so I suppose that’s not a high mark to reach.
H.L.M. Garrison 