Book Review: Labyrinth Lost

“The darkness has teeth…” Labyrinth Lost Zoraida Cordova Alex wants little to do with her bruja ancestry. Her sister Lula is exceptional at healing magic, and Rosie’s gifts with the Veil allow her to speak with the dead. But the Deos have other things in mind for Alex, bestowing the title (and powers) of encantrix…

Manga Review: Magus of the Library, Vol. 1

Magus of the Library, Vol. 1 Mitsu Izumi Quick review: lovely art, other story elements were lackluster In a small village far from the Central Library of Azaraat, a poor little boy struggles against bullies of all ages who call him “long-ears”, and mock his appearance. His only solace: the books he sneaks out of…

Top 5 Saturday: Sequels I’m looking forward to reading

[Started by Mandy over at Devouring Books] Sequels are hard, and are probably one of the things I judge most critically as a reviewer because I often find that even if the first book has been so well executed that I want to read what comes next, I’ll even wait for it if I have…

GoT Character Book Guides: Arya Stark

I only recently started watching GoT (I’m talking starting on S1E1, 5 weeks ago when the first episode of season 8 aired).  I’m hoping to finish the series in time for the finale on Sunday. I was inspired by this post to come up with my own version of GoT book shelves: Which books you should read…

Book Review: Lovely War

“‘I’ll tell you the story of an ordinary girl and an ordinary boy. A true story. No, I’ll do one better. I’ll tell you two.’ Ares lifts his head, ‘Do we know these stories?’ ‘Barely, if at all,’ she says, ‘You never pay attention to girls.’ He snickers. ‘I beg to differ.’ ‘I’m not talking…