By: Joelle Charbonneau “Take my time. Never second-guess myself. Almost always my first instinct will be the correct one.” Joelle Charbonneau, The Testing *This post contains spoilers Overview In the United Commonwealth, those chosen to lead must first pass the testing. A series of challenges designed to examine who a person is under any circumstance.Continue reading “The Testing”
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Final Girls
By: Riley Sager “I was friendly but friendless. Approachable yet purposefully aloof. I saw no point in getting too close with anyone.” Riley Sager, Final Girls *This post contains spoilers If you are unfamiliar with the concept of a Final Girl, they are usually used to describe the one girl who makes it to theContinue reading “Final Girls”
A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Reptile Room
By: Lemony Snicket “It is remarkable that different people will have different thoughts when they look at the same thing.” Lemony Snicket, A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Reptile Room *This post contains spoilers As I probably mentioned in my review/discussion of The Bad Beginning, this is not my first read through of the series.Continue reading “A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Reptile Room”
The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires
By: Grady Hendrix “A no-good man will tell you he’s going to change,” she said. “He’ll tell you whatever you want to hear, but you’re the fool if you don’t believe what you see.” Grady Hendrix, The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires *This post contains spoilers This isn’t a book that I wouldContinue reading “The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires”
Hidden Bodies By: Caroline Kepnes
“The real horror of my life is not that I’ve killed some terrible people. The real horror is that the people I’ve loved didn’t love me back.” Caroline Kepnes, Hidden Bodies Overview: Joe Goldberg needs a fresh start. A place where no one knows him or the secrets that he has left behind. LA isContinue reading “Hidden Bodies By: Caroline Kepnes”
The Sugar Queen By: Sarah Addison Allen
“I think Heaven will be like a first kiss.” Sarah Addison Allen, The Sugar Queen Overview: Josie is used to hiding secrets; her travel brochures, snack supply and feelings for a certain mailman to name a few. But her biggest secret comes in the form of an acquaintance, Della Lee who she discovers hiding outContinue reading “The Sugar Queen By: Sarah Addison Allen”
Five Nights at Freddy’s: Fazbear Frights #1: Into the Pit By: Scott Cawthon & Elley Cooper
“Good. That’s what I want. To grant your wishes and make you happy.” Scott Cawthon, Into the Pit (Five Nights at Freddy’s: Fazbear Frights #1) *This post contains spoilers* Overview: Set in the Five Nights at Freddy’s universe Into the Pit is a collection of short stories with a common theme: Be care full what youContinue reading “Five Nights at Freddy’s: Fazbear Frights #1: Into the Pit By: Scott Cawthon & Elley Cooper”
The Poppy War By: R.F. Kuang
“I have become something wonderful, she thought. I have become something terrible. Was she now a goddess or a monster? Perhaps neither. Perhaps both.” R.F. Kuang, The Poppy War *This book contains intense violence and sexual abuse I don’t think I have ever read an historical military fantasy book before but hearing all of theContinue reading “The Poppy War By: R.F. Kuang”
Did I Say You Could Go By: Melanie Gideon
“Comeuppance. She’s always loved that word. Gemma Howard is finally feeling what it’s like to be exiled from a community. To be publicly pilloried, just as she’d been, seven years ago” Melanie Gideon, Did I Say You Could Go *Just a warning that this book contains depictions of suicide and child abuse. This title aloneContinue reading “Did I Say You Could Go By: Melanie Gideon”
Jane Eyre By: Charlotte Brontë
“I do not think, sir, you have any right to command me, merely because you are older than I, or because you have seen more of the world than I have; your claim to superiority depends on the use you have made of your time and experience.” Charlotte Brontë, Jane Eyre This is one ofContinue reading “Jane Eyre By: Charlotte Brontë”
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