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Do you find that second books in trilogies are often disappointments? They feel like a bridge we cross to get to Book Three? Lots of meandering around without really accomplishing anything? Well, let me tell you, Clockwork Prince does NOT suffer from second-book-itis, at all. Clare covers a LOT of ground in the second book [...]
This is the first book in Cassandra Clare’s new trilogy Infernal Devices. This is a companion series to the Mortal Instruments and set in Victorian England. I’d classify it as Steam Punk. There’s werewolves, automatons, vampires and shadowhunters, but also corsets and kid gloves. What’s not to love? When this book first came out, I [...]
Here is a back-of-the-book description that I got from goodreads.com: “A dark, gothic tale of romance… and murder. The latest book in the grippingly dark series, The Poison Diaries. Our heroine, Jessamine, has lost her faith in the men she loved, and her innocence as well. She turns to the dark side and plots to [...]
Why oh why do I keep reading this series? I really don’t enjoy the way Aprilynne Pike writes. She overwrites constantly. It “set’s my teeth on edge.” I find Laurel so completely annoying, I can’t stand her. If she were an actual person, I would try very hard not to ever have to speak to [...]
There are a few ways to write a series these days. Ok, so I’m not a writer, these reviews should prove that, but I am a reader. Some series, the ones I prefer to read, have books with endings, not necessarily difinitive endings, but endings none the less. A good example of this is Harry [...]
I read and actually really enjoyed the first book to this series. Oh no, you should be thinking, it’s never good when a reviewer starts out this way. Oh Bree, where did you go wrong? I have never felt this disappointed in a second book of a series. I read it really fast just after [...]
Folks, I have graduated to the world of ARC’s. That’s right. I asked a publisher to preview a book before the actual publication date. I am now a member of Net Galley and have some access to ARC’s from Net Galley’s affiliate publishers. SO, in this new light, here is my first ARC review. Just [...]
I would suggest reading this novella for Twilight fans. It is an interesting glimpse into the outside world of Twilight vampires we never get to see in sheltered Forks, WA. That aside, I still don’t know what makes Bree so special someone would be compelled to write a spin off novella about her. Whatever Stephenie [...]
Instead of being a re-imagining of Pride and Prejudice, I would say that Seth Grahame-Smith inserted a story-line involving zombies into Pride and Prejudice. Kind of like a cream puff. At first the cream puff was just a bun, until someone stuck a needle full of whipped cream into the middle and filled it up. [...]
Here is yet another paranormal teen romance, I can’t seem to get enough of them. Most I find, fall short, this one, I really enjoyed. I loved the way it was written. The main character got a bit swoony, but Despain managed to not let the romance completely take over. I appreciate that. Life doesn’t [...]
This is an urban fantasy novel set in New York City in the present day. Clary works through finding out the truth about her past after her mother mysteriously goes missing. She meets a group of half angel humans called Nephilihim otherwise known as Shadowhunters. These half angels are mortal and hunt the demons that [...]
This book was completely forgettable. A mindless work of regurgitated fiction. I have no idea why this predictable ‘suspense’ novel had 30 pages in the middle about 911. WTF? The story could have been written without it, it was only mentioned when convenient, and it reeks of being added purely to boost profit sales. Gag [...]
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Clarissa Foss
Clarissa is a stay-at-home mother of three. The last two years she has been wrapping up a degree in psychology after taking a six-year baby hiatus from her studies. Now that she is done reading text books she doesn't have to feel guilty curling up with some good fiction. Her favourite book is Little Women.
Cindi Foss
Cindi is a 30-year-old Kobo reading blog reviewing amateur literary critic. She appreciates all genres especially historical fiction, post-apocalyptic fiction, and suspense along with a healthy dose of 'popular' so she can keep up with what everyone is talking about. She has four or five lists of books to read at any one time (but doesn't everyone?) and she loves spreading the word on good books. Cindi will be bringing you truth and objectivity ('cause who wants to read crazy irrational opinions?) from her piece of the world in Alberta Canada.
