I first read J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings years ago, after I discovered the films. That was probably more than a decade ago (which sounds strange to say!), and this summer I finally picked them for a second time. Well, I say "picked them up." That implies I used my eyes to read …
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Book Review | The Ship of the Dead
I first read The Ship of the Dead by Rick Riordan in June 2018, and this review was originally posted on my Goodreads account then. Some minor edits have been made to this review. I admit it. I, a twentysomething college graduate, am a little bit obsessed with a book series intended for middle-schoolers. And …
Book Review | The Hammer of Thor
I first read The Hammer of Thor by Rick Riordan in May 2018, and this review was originally posted on my Goodreads account then. Some minor edits have been made to this review The second installment in Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard is just as enjoyable as the first book! The plot is …
Book Review | The Sword of Summer
I first read The Sword of Summer by Rick Riordan in April 2018, and this review was originally posted on my Goodreads account then. Some minor edits have been made to this review. The Sword of Summer, the first book of Riordan's new series, Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard, is so much fun! …
Book Review | A Darker Shade of Magic
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. …