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Book review: J is for Jones #atozchallenge

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Amanda

Okay, I am aware that I have totally failed at this challenge, but I had this entry already 90% completed, so I thought I might as well post it anyway! Remember how I said I might change things up a … Continue reading →

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Book review: F is for Fine #atozchallenge

Posted on April 8, 2016 by Amanda

Oh, where to start with Peter S. Beagle.  I love his books so much, you guys*.  His writing breaks my heart, in all the best ways.  A Fine and Private Place is no exception.  Where to start, where to start.  … Continue reading →

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Book review: D is for Dream #atozchallenge

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Amanda

The Dream Thieves by Maggie Stiefvater is the second book in The Raven Cycle series (fourth and final book to be published later this month). This review is likely to have spoilers for the first book just by nature of … Continue reading →

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Book review: C is for Chalice #atozchallenge

Posted on April 4, 2016 by Amanda

Chalice might be my favorite book by Robin McKinley.  I say might be because, generally speaking, I really love books by Robin McKinley.  Sunshine is another contender for the favorite spot and Pegasus might be too, someday, if McKinley ever … Continue reading →

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Book Review: A is for Anne #atozchallenge

Posted on April 1, 2016 by Amanda

It seems fitting to start this month long blog-a-thon with a review of a book by one of my all time favorite authors.  There was a time, when I first discovered L.M. Montgomery (thanks to a friend giving me the … Continue reading →

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The Tombs of Atuan by Ursula K. Le Guin

Posted on September 10, 2015 by Amanda

The Tombs of Atuan is the story of Tenar.  According to the Priestesses of the Tombs, Tenar was the reborn spirit of the First Priestess.  Tenar is taken from her family at five years old and sent to the Tombs, … Continue reading →

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Indigo Springs by A.M. Dellamonica

Posted on March 13, 2015 by Amanda

Upon his death, Astrid Lethewood’s father, Albert, left her a house she never knew he owned.  She, like everybody else, thought he was the town wastrel, spending his wife’s money on booze and things from junk shops.  Still, Astrid loved … Continue reading →

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The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Amanda

I’m going to try hard to be objective and coherent in this review, but I make no promises because I love this book to a ridiculous degree and it’s hard not to just post, “ZOMG I LOVE IT, READ IT … Continue reading →

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