Before I begin this review, let me tell you my story around Michael Vey. This book series has changed my life more than any other book series in existence, and you'll see in a minute why there's no exaggeration. Without Michael Vey, I wouldn't be a reviewer, a reader, or a YouTuber, and definitely not... Continue Reading →
Attack Surface by Cory Doctorow Book Review
There must be authors like Cory Doctorow out there, but I definitely haven't read any of them in my nearly ten years being a book reviewer. I guess the closest one to resemble him would be Ernest Cline. Both of them clearly love to show off how genius they are at their passions; Cline with... Continue Reading →
When Everything Feels Like The Movies by Raziel Reid Book Review
This book won lots of significant awards when it was released in 2015. It's definitely one of the most different and memorable reads I've read this year. But I also have to give it the title of worst I've read this year, and I have no joy giving that title to an author who shares... Continue Reading →
The Last Laugh by Mindy McGinnis Book Review
Most sequels I've read recently have disappointed me and diminished my love for prior instalments. But Mindy McGinnis following up on her fun, discomforting The Initial Insult manages to continue delivering. Now, this review spoils a large chunk of the last book, so if you haven't already read The Initial Insult, I encourage you to... Continue Reading →
One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest by Ken Kesey Book Review
I knew how the story of this book was supposed to play out before, not because I'd seen the movie (which I haven't) but because my ex-boyfriend starred as Cheswick in a play of the story at the Oshawa Little Theatre four years ago. It was a decent production. Everyone performed great, especially the ones... Continue Reading →
Warm Bodies by Isaac Marion Book Review
I know I'm not giving this a full four stars, but it's been years and years since I've read a book that delivers character progression of the soul so beautifully. There are stories out there of people whose minds slowly change, and we need more like that. People can grow into heroes, but growing from... Continue Reading →
Fifteen Hundred Miles From The Sun by Jonny Garza Villa Book Review
If you're looking for a sweet romance, high-school or otherwise, with rather angelic people finding happiness and overcoming the hardships faced against those who oppose their love, Fifteen Hundred Miles From The Sun is a fantastic option for you. Julian Luna is a 12th-grade soccer player who's, let's see here, vegetarian yet knows where to... Continue Reading →
The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune Book Review
When I started The House In The Cerulean Sea, I was just starting my new job. Such ironic timing. The big hero of this book is a man named Linus Baker who started working for DICOMY when he was my age today. DICOMY is Department In Charge of Magical Youth. There’s also a DICOMA, for... Continue Reading →
The Shadow Wand by Laurie Forest Book Review
It's such a shame when an instalment in a book series you love disappoints you so much. It makes you feel like now, if you recommend the other books, you're now setting readers up for them to care enough to have to deal with a slog. In this case, The Shadow Slog might be a... Continue Reading →
Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer Book Review
This is so not your average biography. When I was 10 years old, thanks to Gary Paulson, I had a burning desire to build a shelter in the forest and sleep in it for a night. And Into The Wild reminded me of that desire. Into the Wild is a 1996 biography that had slipped... Continue Reading →