What I Liked:This book is overflowing with strong emotions that are conveyed very well. What I Didn’t Like:Some awful and really hard things happen toward the end that I thought were more of a distraction away from the plight of the main characters and the...
What I Liked:I really liked that things weren’t over-explained to the reader. The world building occurs gradually and naturally. There are still secrets and unknowns hanging out there, but it just makes me want to read the next book and let the world expand in...
What I Liked:I was intrigued by the concept of a magical boarding school filled with danger that forces students to learn to survive. What I Didn’t Like:The story didn’t really pull me in. There wasn’t a whole lot of relationship building because the...
What I Liked:I thought the dual timeline worked well to provide more insight into the history that Ivy was uncovering through the artifacts and coversations she was having in the current time. What I Didn’t Like:I wasn’t quite satisfied with how things...
What I Liked:The knowledge the King figures out Doe’s true identify near the beginning, but has a reason for not telling her makes you want to keep reading. You get the feeling that it’s going to be a huge deal and lead to an epic betrayal. What I...