I first read A Darker Shade of Magic by V. E. Schwab in April 2018, and this review was originally posted on my Goodreads account then. Some edits and expansions have been made to this review. This is quite a good fantasy novel! The characters are excellent, the world is fascinating, and the plot is exciting. …
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Book Review | Aru Shah and the End of Time
I first read Aru Shah and the End of Time by Roshani Chokshi in April 2018, and this review was originally posted on my Goodreads account then. Some edits and expansions have been made to this review. This book is similar to the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, and other books by Rick Riordan …
Book Review | The Defiant (ARC)
I first read The Defiant by Lesley Livingston in January 2018. This review was originally posted on my Goodreads account at that time. I made edits and expansions before posting here. I received an advance reader's copy (ARC) of this book, so I will not quote but just comment in general. The Defiant is good …
Book Review | The Valiant
I first read The Valiant by Lesley Livingston in January 2018. This review was originally posted on my Goodreads account at that time. I made edits and expansions before posting here. The Valiant is the first book in a series by Lesley Livingston. Right now there are two books out (though I do not know …
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 …