Ruby Miles went back in time from 2022 to 1878 to meet Kate Kelly (Ned Kelly’s sister). They looked the same and they were both adventurous and fearless. They worked together to nearly save Ned Kelly and confused the police. I enjoyed the book because of the time horses (where they went to moonlight track …
Fantasy
A Forgery of Roses
A Forgery of Roses by Jessica S. Olson is an extremely captivating, standalone young adult, light magic, mystery. Stalking Jack the Ripper meets The Picture of Dorian Gray, as main character Myra’s unique ability in painting provokes unwanted interest in her magical talent. Many surprising twists and turns that invite the reader to continue into …
Eragon
The book Eragon (Book One in The Inheritance Cycle series), written by Christopher Paolini, is adeep, powerful and extraordinary novel. Eragon takes us on a journey through the perspective ofour title character. Brom, a friend Eragon has known since he was young, is a storyteller. He wouldtell stories of dragons, Rider’s, past Kings, and Queens. …
Blade of Secrets
In a world where magic is the most powerful thing there is, one girl makes her living off it. Meet Ziva, an eighteen year old girl who along with her sister sells weapons imbued with Ziva’s magic. But her whole world is turned upside down after a warlord meets her. The book’s main story revolves …
The Gilded Cage
The second book in the Prison Healer trilogy was all I’d hoped it to be. Itwas funny and entertaining, with emotional twists and turns, it had mecrying, laughing, and being angry with the characters throughout the entirestory. From Kiva’s perspective we got to learn more about Jaren, and metmany amazing characters, (including one of my …
Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief
I really enjoyed this book’s exciting and suspenseful storyline, filled with loveable and interesting characters, and exciting plot twists. The story is a mixture between the modern-day world and Greek mythology brought to life. As Percy Jackson, the son of Poseidon (God of the sea) is sent to camp half-blood (a training ground for dietes) …
Crescent City – House of Earth and Blood
I read Crescent City because I have read two of Sarah’s other series and I absolutely loved them. Crescent City was no different; it had a strong female lead, which I love. While there is a love interest and they work together, Sarah always has an independent protagonist. I highly recommend this book, it is …
The Knife of Never Letting Go
‘The Knife of Never Letting Go’ by Patrick Ness is a dystopian science-fiction book about a boy named Todd who lives in a world where you can hear everyone’s thoughts in something called “Noise”. Todd is trying to uncover the secrets of his town and its mayor. If he is to succeed he must first …