The reason I requested this book on NetGalley was that it explored taxidermy, something I had not seen before in YA literature. The cover along with the title suggested a certain kind of romanticisation, that one might see with a Studio Ghibli film, and in a certain way I was right. I received this book … Continue reading The Art of Taxidermy Review
On Friday, I reviewed the first book in the Strange the Dreamer duology, by Laini Taylor. Today, I will review the second installment, Muse of Nightmares Synopsis In the wake of tragedy, neither Lazlo nor Sarai are who they were before. One a god, the other a ghost, they struggle to grasp the new boundaries … Continue reading Muse of Nightmares Review
In a continuation of my Laini-Taylor-A-Thon, I am starting on the Strange the Dreamer duology. I have wanted them since I saw the American covers. They are to die for, and I finally got my own copy (of the worse but still great British cover) at YALC and had to read them immediately. Synopsis THE … Continue reading Strange The Dreamer Review
Happy September! In a continuation, of my Laini-Taylor-A-Thon I am continuing with Days of Blood and Starlight! Synopsis Once upon a time, an angel and a devil fell in love and dared to imagine a new way of living - one without massacres and torn throats and bonfires of the fallen, without revenants or bastard … Continue reading Days of Blood and Starlight Review
I love Laini Taylor, and when I finally managed to get my hands on the Strange the Dreamer Duology, I was excited to begin a Laini-Taylor-A-Thon. I love her and wanted to re-read the Daughter of Smoke and Bone trilogy anyway, and found the perfect excuse. Synopsis Errand requiring immediate attention. Come. The note was … Continue reading Daughter of Smoke and Bone Review
On Friday I reviewed Show Stopper by Hayley Barker and today I am reviewing the second installment of this duology. Synopsis Hoshiko and Ben have been on the run since they burned Silvio Sabatini's circus down to the ground at the explosive finale of SHOW STOPPER. But Ben's mother will stop at nothing to track him down and … Continue reading Show Stealer Review
I had a lot going on personally this week, so I only read two books this week. On Monday I read the last couple of pages of Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor. I love this series and am so happy that I am re-reading it! Throughout the rest of the week, I … Continue reading Weekly Wrap Up: August 5-11
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