By: Lemony Snicket “It is very easy to say that the important thing is to try your best, but if you are in real trouble the most important thing is not trying your best, but getting to safety.” Lemony Snicket, A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Wide Window *This post contains spoilers for The WideContinue reading “A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Wide Window”
Tag Archives: Fiction Books
The Testing
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”
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”
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”