When I do a quick review post, there’s usually two books and I’m able to connect them somehow, as indicated in the post title. But with these two I can’t manage a connection! A Snicker of Magic by Natalie Lloyd Rating: ★★★½ [ratings guide] A very sweet and comforting story, about family and friendship and belonging and magic. I like that adult struggles were included alongside Felicity’s (the narrator) own. […]
Author: Charis Cotter Title: The Swallow: A Ghost Story Format/Source: eBook/Netgalley Published: September 2014 Publisher: Tundra Books Length: 320 pages Genre: Middle grade ghost story Why I Read: Intriguing premise, cute cover Read If You’re: Looking for a good ghost story, or a story about friendship Rating: ★★★★ [ratings guide] I received a complimentary copy from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. Publisher’s description: In 1960s […]
I read each of these books – one young adult and one middle grade – in one sitting. We Were Liars by E. Lockhart Rating: ★★★ [ratings guide] The second book I ever purchased solely due to hype I really liked the narrative style – without it, this would have been a one or two star book. Some people don’t like broken lines in their prose novels. To me it’s […]