Category: brief reviews

Brief Thoughts: Dark Places by Gillian Flynn

1 July 2015 / brief reviews / 0 Comments
Brief Thoughts: Dark Places by Gillian Flynn

I did it! I finally read a Gillian Flynn novel. I had this one on hold since last year. Dark Places by Gillian Flynn Rating: ★★★  I chose to read this Flynn novel because I’d heard it was her best […]

Brief Thoughts: Beastkeeper by Cat Hellisen

3 June 2015 / brief reviews / 0 Comments
Brief Thoughts: Beastkeeper by Cat Hellisen

This review felt strange to write, and perhaps that’s because this is a strange book. There are some things I didn’t 100% love about it, but overall I enjoyed reading it so here I’ll try to sort out the specific […]

Brief Thoughts: The Riddles of the Hobbit and Bone Gap

26 May 2015 / brief reviews / 0 Comments
Brief Thoughts: The Riddles of the Hobbit and Bone Gap

Another quick review post already? Hrm, it’s been a few weeks since I’ve read a book I could really sink into. My dad and sister’s visit disrupted my habit, and now things are starting to get hectic around here since […]

Quick Review: Tuesdays at the Castle and The Night Gardener

24 May 2015 / brief reviews / 0 Comments
Quick Review: Tuesdays at the Castle and The Night Gardener

Here are two middle grade novels with fantasy elements.  Tuesdays at the Castle by Jessica Day George Series: Castle Glower #1 Rating: ★★★★ [ratings guide] I devoured this book during April’s 24 Hour Read-a-thon. I think it’s a very fun, […]

Quick Revew: Emancipation Day and The War That Saved My Life

6 May 2015 / brief reviews / 2 Comments
Quick Revew: Emancipation Day and The War That Saved My Life

Both of these books take place during World War II. Emancipation Day by Wayne Grady Rating: ★★½ [ratings guide] This is only the second book I’ve read that uses passing to explore racial identity and prejudice. Boy, Snow, Bird introduced […]