I really liked the first installment of this graphic novel series, but volume two fell a little flat for me. In volume two, Ada is struggling with her place and purpose in the world now that she has consciousness and can make her own decisions. The two become closer, but understandably, Alex wants … [Read more]
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The False Virgin
So there's this Saxon princess Beornwyn in 848 CE. She's supposed to be the bestest, most nicest, most virginal of all the girls in the land. Except she's maybe not so much that. And her maid knows everything. Is she going to church to pray, or to meet a lover? And who is the lover? And are the … [Read more]
Of course I liked these Bowen romances, they’re Bowen romances
Blonde Date: I can’t deny that this was a pretty adorable aside in The Ivy Years series. I wasn’t going to bother with it because short stories and novellas aren’t really my thing, but I was convinced by all the people who loved it. Katie, a freshman, is still adjusting and trying to find a place … [Read more]
A House for the Season book 6
The absentee house's owner has decided to return for the season. He's looking for a wife, but has spent way too much time fending off all the wrong sort who are just attracted to his wealth and title. Jenny Sutherland is a beautiful and spoiled country girl who expects every man in everywhere to … [Read more]
Teenagers work through their grief
I can't remember how this book got on my wish list. I haven't read anything else by Meg Wolitzer. I generally stay with young adult books and she is more known for her adult books than this YA one. In any case, I put Belzhar on my list at some point and it became available recently. I had no idea … [Read more]
Hill of Bones
Yup, more medieval murders. Relatively short murder mysteries written by folks who specialize in medieval murder mysteries. Super fun stuff! This one starts way back, with a couple of brothers joining King Arthur in a battle fighting Saxon invaders at the battle of Badon Hill (allegedly, Bath). … [Read more]