By: Lemony Snicket “As I am sure you know, when people say ‘It’s my pleasure,’ they usually mean something along the lines of, ‘There’s nothing on Earth I would rather do less.’” Lemony Snicket, The Penultimate Peril *This post contains spoilers for The Penultimate Peril and A Series of Unfortunate Events For a discussion onContinue reading “A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Penultimate Peril”
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Nightbitch
By: Rachel Yoder “Her sense that society, adulthood, marriage, motherhood, all these things, were somehow masterfully designed to put a woman in her place and keep her there—this idea had begun to weigh on her.” Rachel Yoder, Nightbitch *This post contains spoilers for Nightbitch After several attempts, I did not finish this book. This discussionContinue reading “Nightbitch”
Toto
By: A.J. Hackwith “When in doubt, cause chaos. That’s the motto of terriers everywhere, and it’s always served us well.” A.J. Hackwith, Toto *This post contains spoilers for Toto Overview: I was mostly a Good Dog until they sold me out to animal control, okay? But if it’s a choice between Oz, with its creepyContinue reading “Toto”
The Guest List
By: Lucy Foley “And I’m not worried about it being haunted. I have my own ghosts. I carry them with me wherever I go.” Lucy Foley, The Guest List *This post contains spoilers for The Guest List Overview: A wedding celebration turns dark and deadly in this deliciously wicked and atmospheric thriller reminiscent of AgathaContinue reading “The Guest List”
Alice
By: Christina Henry “He was haunted, same as she was, except he didn’t know the name of his ghost.” Christina Henry, Alice *This post contains spoilers for Alice Overview: In a warren of crumbling buildings and desperate people called the Old City, there stands a hospital with cinderblock walls which echo the screams of theContinue reading “Alice”
The Midnight Feast
By: Lucy Foley “Nature may be red in tooth and claw but our guests would prefer their version of it green and clean.” Lucy Foley, The Midnight Feast *This post contains spoilers for The Midnight Feast Overview: It’s the opening night of The Manor, and no expense, small or large, has been spared. The infinityContinue reading “The Midnight Feast”
Lightlark
Lightlark #1 By: Alex Aster “You might be dying, but You’re not dead yet” Alex Aster, Lightlark *This post contains spoilers for Lightlark Overview: Every 100 years, the island of Lightlark appears to host the Centennial, a deadly game that only the rulers of six realms are invited to play. The invitation is a summons—aContinue reading “Lightlark”
Sunrise On the Reaping
A Hunger Games Novel By: Suzanne Collins “And that’s part of our trouble. Thinking things are inevitable. Not believing change is possible.” Suzanne Collins, Sunrise on the Reaping *This post contains spoilers for Sunrise on the Reaping, The Hunger Games, Catching Fire and Mockingjay Overview: As the day dawns on the fiftieth annual Hunger Games,Continue reading “Sunrise On the Reaping”
Beauty and the Beast
By: Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont Synopsis A merchant, once wealthy and privileged, fell on hard times. Many of his children aided the family in their efforts to survive except for two of his daughters who spent their days lamenting there woes. One of his children, referred to as Beauty, worked hard on the household andContinue reading “Beauty and the Beast”
A Court of Thorns & Roses
A Court of Thorns & Roses #1 By: Sarah J. Maas “Everything I love has always had a tendency to be taken from me. I tell very few about the wings. Or the flying.” Sarah J. Maas, A Court of Thorns & Roses *This post contains spoilers for A Court of Thorns & Roses Overview:Continue reading “A Court of Thorns & Roses”
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