Hollow Kingdom by Kira Jane Buxton

I both did and did not enjoy Hollow Kingdom written by Kira Jane Buxton. While I thought the premise was good and I loved the animals, the execution left a lot to be desired. When I announced that I’d be reading Hollow Kingdom, a number of people told me how much they loved it. If...

Midnight Sun: UGH.

Synopsis from The StoryGraph: "When Edward Cullen and Bella Swan met in Twilight, an iconic love story was born. But until now, fans have heard only Bella's side of the story. At last, readers can experience Edward's version in the long-awaited companion novel, Midnight Sun. This unforgettable tale as told through Edward's eyes takes on a new...

Across the Green Grass Fields by Seanan McGuire

Synopsis from The StoryGraph: "'Welcome to the Hooflands. We're happy to have you, even if you being here means something's coming.' Regan loves, and is loved, though her school-friend situation has become complicated, of late. When she suddenly finds herself thrust through a doorway that asks her to Be Sure before swallowing her whole, Regan...

Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins: Reactions

Synopsis from The StoryGraph: "Against all odds, Katniss Everdeen has survived the Hunger Games twice. But now that she's made it out of the bloody arena alive, she's still not safe. The Capitol is angry. The Capitol wants revenge. Who do they think should pay for the unrest? Katniss. And what's worse, President Snow has...

Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins: Reactions

Synopsis from The StoryGraph: "Against all odds, Katniss Everdeen has won the annual Hunger Games with fellow district tribute Peeta Mellark. But it was a victory won by defiance of the Capitol and their harsh rules. Katniss and Peeta should be happy. After all, they have just won for themselves and their families a life...

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins: Reactions

Synopsis from The StoryGraph: "In the ruins of a place once known as North America lies the nation of Panem, a shining Capitol surrounded by twelve outlying districts. The Capitol is harsh and cruel and keeps the districts in line by forcing them all to send one boy and one girl between the ages of...

Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson

Lillian and Madison were friends when they attended the same boarding school. They came from very different backgrounds: Lillian was raised in poverty by a pretty uncaring mother, while Madison came from a relatively wealthy family who cared about her future. Without saying too much, their time together at boarding school came to a problematic...

M-O-O-N, that spells The Stand!

The Stand was a reread for me as part of the Apocalypse Book Club sj and I started on Facebook. The first time I read it (seven years ago) was during flu season. This time I read it during a pandemic. I loved it both times. If you haven’t read The Stand, the story goes...

A Boy and His Dog at the End of the World by C.A. Fletcher

Synopsis from The StoryGraph: "My name's Griz. I've never been to school, I've never had friends, and in my whole life I've not met enough people to play a game of football. My parents told me how crowded the world used to be, before all the people went away. But we were never lonely on...