In The Lost Hero, the first installment in Rick Riordan’s Heroes of Olympus series, Jason wakes up with no memory of who he is. Then, when a strange creature attacks, he along with friends Leo and Piper discover they are much more than just troubled kids—they are demigods. Jason’s amnesia is tied inextricably to this …
Book Review | The Priory of the Orange Tree
The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon follows four characters: In the east, Tané hopes to become a dragon rider, but worries that a choice on the eve of a critical day in her career could ruin her chances; meanwhile, Niclays grapples with his past when asked to harbor a foreign fugitive. In …
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Book Review | The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue
Mackenzi Lee’s novel The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue tells of Henry “Monty” Montague, a spoiled English gentleman, about to begin his Grand Tour of Europe before taking over his family’s estate. Accompanying him are his sister Felicity and his best friend Percy—whom Monty’s had a secret crush on for years. Monty is ready …
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Book Review | Song for a Whale
Technically, it's a wooden dolphin, but I didn't have a whale. Before I jump from one fantasy to another, I thought I’d read a book I’ve had for ages. Song for a Whale, a middle grade book by Lynne Kelly, has actually been published since February, so here is my belated review of its ARC. …
Book Review | The Starless Sea (ARC)
Although I haven’t read The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern (yet), I couldn’t resist reading an advance copy of her new novel, The Starless Sea. Since this version is just a proof and not the final version, I won't quote directly and will keep my comments general. When Zachary Ezra Rawlins wanders through the fiction …
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