I first read Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express in February 2018. My review was originally posted then on Goodreads, but has since been edited slightly for posting here. Agatha Christie is always amazing, and this doesn't disappoint. Murder on the Orient Express is as much a brain teaser as it is a murder …
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Book Review | Norse Mythology
I originally read Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman in November 2017, so it's about time I get the review posted! While I've read several books by Gaiman, this was a departure for both me and, I think, for him. While he has incorporated elements of this mythology into his writing before (think Odd and the Frost …
Book Review | The Alienist
I read The Alienist by Caleb Carr in January 2018. This review was originally posted on my Goodreads, but has since been edited and expanded upon. The Alienist is a fascinating, creepy, compelling fiction about murders of child prostitutes in New York City in the early 20th century. After the first victim is found, a motley …
Book Review | Artemis
I first read Artemis by Andy Weir in January 2018. This review was originally posted on my Goodreads account. Some minors edits have been made since then. Everyone will inevitably compare this to Weir's previous novel, The Martian, so I'll address that first. While an enjoyable ride, Artemis is not as good as The Martian. The plot is …
Book Review | Calamity (SPOILERS)
This review contains SPOILERS. Proceed with caution if you have not read this book yet! I first read Calamity by Brandon Sanderson (the third book in the Reckoners trilogy) in December 2017. This review was originally posted on my Goodreads account. Some minor edits have been made to this review. What is it with young adult …