An avid sci-fi and fantasy reader who sometimes does historical fiction or even mainstream.
You might notice that most of my reviews are 5 stars. That's because if I start reading a book that doesn't engage me, I stop reading it. Life is too short. I've realized that it's not fair to review a book I haven't read and nobody really needs to hear why I didn't get into a book especially when they might like it.
My goals with reviews are to be brief and give other potential readers an idea of why they might like the book. I leave it to the marketing people and other reviewers to describe the plots.
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Arthur must retrieve the Second Key from his enemy Grim Tuesday in order to save …
I like this series more than Harry Potter. But it's got nowhere near the popularity that Harry Potter got.
Maybe it's just too weird?
I like this series more than Harry Potter. But it's got nowhere near the popularity that Harry Potter got.
Maybe it's just too weird?
This second thrilling installment of The Keys to the Kingdom, by internationally acclaimed Australian author, …
I like this series more than Harry Potter. But it's got nowhere near the popularity that Harry Potter got.
Maybe it's just too weird?
I like this series more than Harry Potter. But it's got nowhere near the popularity that Harry Potter got.
Maybe it's just too weird?
A good one for a hard science fiction fan. Lots of explanations of scientific and technical topics like orbital mechanics and genetics.
A good one for a hard science fiction fan. Lots of explanations of scientific and technical topics like orbital mechanics and genetics.
Your mother hollers that you're going to miss the bus. She can see it coming …
A group of kids are stuck in a big shopping mall and the world has basically ended outside. I read all the way through, but started skimming towards the end because while I wanted to know what would happen, I had a pretty good feeling I knew how it would go down. Still, I'll probably read the next book in the series.
A group of kids are stuck in a big shopping mall and the world has basically ended outside. I read all the way through, but started skimming towards the end because while I wanted to know what would happen, I had a pretty good feeling I knew how it would go down. Still, I'll probably read the next book in the series.
Your mother hollers that you're going to miss the bus. She can see it coming …
A group of kids are stuck in a big shopping mall and the world has basically ended outside. I read all the way through, but started skimming towards the end because while I wanted to know what would happen, I had a pretty good feeling I knew how it would go down. Still, I'll probably read the next book in the series.
A group of kids are stuck in a big shopping mall and the world has basically ended outside. I read all the way through, but started skimming towards the end because while I wanted to know what would happen, I had a pretty good feeling I knew how it would go down. Still, I'll probably read the next book in the series.
A very satisfying read. I cared about the protagonist from the first introduction. The weird magical world he winds up in reminds me very much of the Oz books. Except I enjoyed reading Mister Monday more than those.
Is it fantasy if Greek gods are walking around making things happen?
All I know is this was lots of fun.
4th in the Abhorsen series. Sixteen-year-old Clariel is not adjusting well to her new life …
Not as compelling as the other books in this series, but I'm hooked on the series and this was a must-read.
Not as compelling as the other books in this series, but I'm hooked on the series and this was a must-read.
"The story of how Clariel became a Free Magic Sorcerer, set 600 years before the …
Not as compelling as the other books in this series, but I'm hooked on the series and this was a must-read.
Not as compelling as the other books in this series, but I'm hooked on the series and this was a must-read.
This book captivated me.
I feel like I understand the world and other people a little better now having read it.
If any of this applies to you, I recommend you read this book:
- You've enjoyed a book by Charles Dickens
- You're interested in what life was like around 1800 to 1850
- You're interested in the use of images with writing
- You're curious about how something becomes popular culture or goes "viral"
- You like good writing
Did you know that the Pickwick Papers was the most popular work of English fiction for about a hundred years? I didn't. And it turns out that there are fascinating stories behind it.
This book captivated me.
I feel like I understand the world and other people a little better now having read it.
If any of this applies to you, I recommend you read this book:
- You've enjoyed a book by Charles Dickens
- You're interested in what life was like around 1800 to 1850
- You're interested in the use of images with writing
- You're curious about how something becomes popular culture or goes "viral"
- You like good writing
Did you know that the Pickwick Papers was the most popular work of English fiction for about a hundred years? I didn't. And it turns out that there are fascinating stories behind it.
This book captivated me.
I feel like I understand the world and other people a little better now having read it.
If any of this applies to you, I recommend you read this book:
- You've enjoyed a book by Charles Dickens
- You're interested in what life was like around 1800 to 1850
- You're interested in the use of images with writing
- You're curious about how something becomes popular culture or goes "viral"
- You like good writing
Did you know that the Pickwick Papers was the most popular work of English fiction for about a hundred years? I didn't. And it turns out that there are fascinating stories behind it.
This book captivated me.
I feel like I understand the world and other people a little better now having read it.
If any of this applies to you, I recommend you read this book:
- You've enjoyed a book by Charles Dickens
- You're interested in what life was like around 1800 to 1850
- You're interested in the use of images with writing
- You're curious about how something becomes popular culture or goes "viral"
- You like good writing
Did you know that the Pickwick Papers was the most popular work of English fiction for about a hundred years? I didn't. And it turns out that there are fascinating stories behind it.
Good Harry Dresden fun, but now I have to wait until #16 comes out. Arrgh.
Good Harry Dresden fun, but now I have to wait until #16 comes out. Arrgh.
A delightful read. I like a story where problems are solved through kindness and cleverness rather than through force and aggression.
