Muse of Nightmares by Laini Taylor “Once upon a time, a sister made a vow she didn't know how to break, and it broke her instead. Once upon a time, a girl did the impossible, but she did it just a little too late.” When I finished Strange the Dreamer I was pretty sure I … Continue reading Mini-Reviews
The Girl and the Witch's Garden by Erin Bowman Publication Date: June 23, 2020 Summary from NetGalley: The Secret Garden meets Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children in this rich, charming middle grade adventure about a girl determined to infiltrate her grandmother’s enchanted garden with the help of some magically gifted friends. Mallory Estate is the last place … Continue reading A Magical Garden
This is the second and final book in a duology. Please be aware that it is impossible to talk about this book without spoiling the first one. You have been warned. The Bone Thief by Breeana Shields Publication Date: May 26, 2020 Summary from NetGalley: Saskia returns to Ivory Hall to train in bone magic, … Continue reading The Bone Charmer #2
Hold Me Closer Necromancer (2010) Necromancing the Stone (2012) Author: Lish McBride Lately I have been craving funny books, and these two totally fit the bill. The characters are snarky, yet very relatable and for the most part typical young adults. I of course also loved that these books are set in Seattle. “Most people … Continue reading Necromancer-Series Review
Deeplight by Frances Hardinge Publication Date: April 14, 2020 Summary from NetGalley: The gods are dead. Decades ago, they turned on one another and tore each other apart. Nobody knows why. But are they really gone forever? When 15-year-old Hark finds the still-beating heart of a terrifying deity, he risks everything to keep it out … Continue reading 20,000 Leagues Meets Frankstein
