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Published: March 7, 2017 Publisher: Sourcebooks Fire Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy Pages: 400 (Hardcover) My Rating: 3.5/5.0 I received a review copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: Let me be clear: I never intended to raise my brother from his grave, though he may claim otherwise. If... Continue Reading →
Published: February 28, 2017 Publisher: Tor Books Genre: Fantasy Pages: 400 (Hardcover) My Rating: 3.5/5.0 Synopsis: Ethan Makkai thought that seeing ghosts was the worst of his problems. Between his ethereal gift and life with a single mother hell-bent on watching his every move, he feels imprisoned. When Ethan sees a chance to escape, to... Continue Reading →
Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine where bloggers feature a book that we just can’t wait to get our hands on! One Dark Throne is BEAUTIFUL. Just look at that cover! I hope this one kicks me right in the feels and throws me a curve-ball in much... Continue Reading →
Sins of Empire by Brian McClellan This book is magnificent. I've been burning through this book and (as I type this) I have a strong urge to stay up all night and finish it though sadly I cannot. I am in love with this book and if you were a fan of McClellan's Powder Mage... Continue Reading →
Published: March 7, 2017 Publisher: DAW Books Genre: Fantasy Pages: 352 (Mass Market) My Rating: 5.0/5.0 A review copy was provided by the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: Mixing high fantasy and urban fantasy, The Holver Alley Crew is the first novel of Maresca’s third interconnected series set in the... Continue Reading →
Fictional Fight Club is a new weekly feature at Powder & Page where I pair up fictional characters with similar abilities/skills and determine who would win in a fight. Celaena Sardothien vs. Kylar Stern Celaena Sardothien – trained since childhood, top ranked assassin, brief stint in salt mines, cocky, queen, half-fey, wields fire magic, killed... Continue Reading →
Published: March 3, 2011 Publisher: Penguin Press Genre: Non-Fiction Pages: 307 (Hardcover) My Rating: 4.0/5.0 Synopsis: Foer's unlikely journey from chronically forgetful science journalist to U.S. Memory Champion frames a revelatory exploration of the vast, hidden impact of memory on every aspect of our lives. On average, people squander forty days annually compensating for... Continue Reading →
Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine where bloggers feature a book that we just can’t wait to get our hands on! I cannot express how happy the synopsis and title of this book makes me. I read it the synopsis, laughed, and then put it on my... Continue Reading →
The Travelers by Chris Pavone Right now this is the only book I know I'll be reading this week. I'm hoping this jet-setting spy thriller will blow away the dull winter blues, though I've seen mixed reviews, from action packed awesomeness to confusing and uninteresting. I'll also be starting a new audiobook... Continue Reading →
Published: August 30, 2016 Publisher: Saga Press Genre: Fantasy Pages: 576 (Hardcover) My Rating: 3.5/5.0 Synopsis: A massive army on the brink of conquest looms large in a world where prophecies are lies, magic is believed in but never seen, and hope is where you least expect to find it. Welcome to the Five Isles,... Continue Reading →
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