Lately, I've been a bit disappointed in YA retellings, but I loved Sky Without Stars by Jessica Brody and Joanne Rendell, a retelling of Les Mis, last year. So I'm so glad that the sequel, Between Burning Worlds, was even better. **Between Burning Worlds is book two in the Systems Divine series so spoilers for … Continue reading Book Rambling: Between Burning Worlds by Jessica Brody and Joanne Rendell
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Book Review: Sky Without Stars by Jessica Brody and Joanne Rendell
I'm one of those crazy "book" people who has actually read Les Misérables in its entirety. All 1,200 pages of that bad boy. It took me six months of reading slowly, chapter by chapter so I wouldn't get frustrated, but I did it. And it was (mostly) worth it. Victor Hugo's novel is a masterpiece … Continue reading Book Review: Sky Without Stars by Jessica Brody and Joanne Rendell
Top Ten Tuesdays: Books I’m Thankful For
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays, mainly because of the food but also due to remembering every blessing in my life. And books are definitely one of the biggest blessings in my life. There are tons of books I've thankful for, but here are ten I want to highlight. (Apologies if you've heard me … Continue reading Top Ten Tuesdays: Books I’m Thankful For
Top Ten Tuesdays: 10 Classics I Actually Love
I have a love/hate relationship with classics. Since I went to school for English and spent my high school career in honors and AP English classes, I've have to read a lot of classics. And sometimes I wonder why such books are given such high praise. I've kicked and screamed by way through reading many. … Continue reading Top Ten Tuesdays: 10 Classics I Actually Love