Friday Favorite Five: YA Fantasy Novels

For previous posts and future FFF topics check out my Friday Favorite Five page here. Favorite Five YA Fantasy Novels Sorry this is late again, been dealing with a lot of stuff this week, again. I'll be so happy when things settle down a bit and get back to normal around here. 😀 Ok, so … Continue reading Friday Favorite Five: YA Fantasy Novels

Book Review: Thornbound by Stephanie Burgis

Summary: Cassandra Harwood scandalized her nation when she became the first woman magician in Angland. Now, she's ready to teach a whole new generation of bright young women at her radical new school, the Thornfell College of Magic… Until a sinister fey altar is discovered in the school library, the ruling Boudiccate sends a delegation … Continue reading Book Review: Thornbound by Stephanie Burgis

Friday Favorite Five: Books Featuring a Journey

For previous posts and future FFF topics check out my Friday Favorite Five page here. Favorite Five Books Featuring a Journey Been feeling a little under the weather the last couple of days and I completely forgot about writing this up and scheduling it on Thursday night, whoops! Better late than never, eh? The Hobbit … Continue reading Friday Favorite Five: Books Featuring a Journey

Book Review: In an Absent Dream by Seanan McGuire

Summary:   This is the story of a very serious young girl who would rather study and dream than become a respectable housewife and live up to the expectations of the world around her. As well she should. When she finds a doorway to a world founded on logic and reason, riddles and lies, she … Continue reading Book Review: In an Absent Dream by Seanan McGuire

Book Review: Windcatcher by A.J. Norfield

Summary: Far away from home, under the command of his brother, Raylan and his squad must retrieve an ancient relic stolen from their kingdom’s trading partner—the Tiankong Empire. Traveling deep into unknown enemy territory to complete their mission, Raylan learns that the ancient relic holds unexpected life; a creature buried in legends, one not seen … Continue reading Book Review: Windcatcher by A.J. Norfield

Book Review: Swordheart by T. Kingfisher

Summary:   Halla is a housekeeper who has suddenly inherited her great-uncle's estate... and, unfortunately, his relatives. Sarkis is an immortal swordsman trapped in a prison of enchanted steel. When Halla draws the sword that imprisons him, Sarkis finds himself attempting to defend his new wielder against everything from bandits and roving inquisitors to her … Continue reading Book Review: Swordheart by T. Kingfisher

Book Review: Iron and Magic by Ilona Andrews

Summary: No day is ordinary in a world where Technology and Magic compete for supremacy…But no matter which force is winning, in the apocalypse, a sword will always work. Hugh d’Ambray, Preceptor of the Iron Dogs, Warlord of the Builder of Towers, served only one man. Now his immortal, nearly omnipotent master has cast him … Continue reading Book Review: Iron and Magic by Ilona Andrews

Book Review: Snowspelled by Stephanie Burgis

Summary: In nineteenth-century Angland, magic is reserved for gentlemen while ladies attend to the more practical business of politics. But Cassandra Harwood has never followed the rules...  Four months ago, Cassandra Harwood was the first woman magician in Angland, and she was betrothed to the brilliant, intense love of her life.  Now Cassandra is trapped … Continue reading Book Review: Snowspelled by Stephanie Burgis

Book Review: Daughter of the Forest by Juliet Marillier

Summary: Lovely Sorcha is the seventh child and only daughter of Lord Colum of Sevenwaters. Bereft of a mother, she is comforted by her six brothers who love and protect her. Sorcha is the light in their lives, they are determined that she know only contentment. But Sorcha's joy is shattered when her father is … Continue reading Book Review: Daughter of the Forest by Juliet Marillier

This Week in Reading: Finally Getting Back on Track

Last week I had a GREAT week in reading. I had a lot of time to audiobook and over the weekend I did a readathon, so I managed to finish quite a few books. I finished up My Lady Jane, In An Absent Dream, and White Stag all on audio! I also started my Discworld … Continue reading This Week in Reading: Finally Getting Back on Track