By: Suzanne Collins “Happy Hunger Games! And may the odds be ever in your favor.” Suzanne Collins, The Hunger Games *This post contains spoilers for The Hunger Games and The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. For my discussion and overview of the prequel The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, click the link below: The BalladContinue reading “The Hunger Games”
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The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes
By: Suzanne Collins “Snow lands on top.” Suzanne Collins, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Overview: Coriolanus Snow is days away from his life falling apart. His once prestigious family has fallen on hard times and without entry to a University program, they will loose everything. The only way for him to earn enough moneyContinue reading “The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes”
Independent Study
By: Joelle Charbonneau “What can the United Commonwealth Government do for you, citizen?” Joelle Charbonneau, Independent Study *This post contains spoilers for Independent Study and The Testing Series Independent Study is the second book in The Testing Series. For a refresher on what happened in the first book, my discussion on the book can beContinue reading “Independent Study”
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”
Shadow and Bone By: Leigh Bardugo
“The problem with waiting is that it makes us weak.” Leigh Bardugo, Shadow and Bone *This post contains spoilers for Shadow and Bone By Leigh Bardugo Let me just say, I went in to this book with no previously conceived notions. I have not watched the television show or read any kind of review orContinue reading “Shadow and Bone By: Leigh Bardugo”
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court By: Mark Twain
“Their very imagination was dead. When you can say that of a man he has struck bottom… there is no lower deep for him.” Mark Twain, A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court Being a life long New Englander, I felt it was only fitting that I read “A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court”.Continue reading “A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court By: Mark Twain”
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”
The Cruel Prince By: Holly Black
“Instead of being afraid, I could become something to fear.” Holly Black, The Cruel Prince This read was defiantly brought on by bookstagram. I started a bookstagram account about a month ago to socialize with the book community. I had no idea how supportive and positive everyone would be. I highly recommend it if youContinue reading “The Cruel Prince By: Holly Black”