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Mother of Trees by Steven J. Morris
medium-paced
4.0
Oh my...where to start LOL
Elliah and her mother are drifters. Not by choice, they roam from place-to-place, when Elliah's "condition" becomes known. Although an Elf, her situation brings her no solidarity with her kind...instead disdain and coldness meet her gaze.
One day, she meets an Elf who sees her for who she is and yet ... he isn't disgusted. He embraces her difference and befriends her. He and his father are on a quest and somehow Elliah and her mother end up joining them.
There is a secret to who Elliah truly is, and learning some of her past along the way to the Mother of Trees fuels many questions inside her. Will this quest to the Mother finally bring some clarity? Or will this journey bring something darker...or worse despair.
Oh man...did this one being back the nostalgia for The Guardian League. If you haven't read that series yet...do it. LOL I really enjoyed learning about Elliah. It's not easy to persevere when so much, and so many are against you. Just because of what you lack (in their eyes at least).
At times, Elliah did irritate me but such is the attitude of youth. Eventually, I grew to love her character and the growth she shows in such a short story. This one definitely has a YA feel and, for me, it works.
I will say, the beginning was a little hard for me to get into. The pacing felt a tad slow and off, to me at least, BUT it picks up and when it goes .. zoom baby. I cannot wait for the 2nd book. That ending has me HOOKED.
This is definitely one for fans of this author's earlier series AND for those who love a solid fantasy that gives off those LOTR feels.
I sincerely appreciate the author for the review copy. All opinions expressed are my own.
Elliah and her mother are drifters. Not by choice, they roam from place-to-place, when Elliah's "condition" becomes known. Although an Elf, her situation brings her no solidarity with her kind...instead disdain and coldness meet her gaze.
One day, she meets an Elf who sees her for who she is and yet ... he isn't disgusted. He embraces her difference and befriends her. He and his father are on a quest and somehow Elliah and her mother end up joining them.
There is a secret to who Elliah truly is, and learning some of her past along the way to the Mother of Trees fuels many questions inside her. Will this quest to the Mother finally bring some clarity? Or will this journey bring something darker...or worse despair.
Oh man...did this one being back the nostalgia for The Guardian League. If you haven't read that series yet...do it. LOL I really enjoyed learning about Elliah. It's not easy to persevere when so much, and so many are against you. Just because of what you lack (in their eyes at least).
At times, Elliah did irritate me but such is the attitude of youth. Eventually, I grew to love her character and the growth she shows in such a short story. This one definitely has a YA feel and, for me, it works.
I will say, the beginning was a little hard for me to get into. The pacing felt a tad slow and off, to me at least, BUT it picks up and when it goes .. zoom baby. I cannot wait for the 2nd book. That ending has me HOOKED.
This is definitely one for fans of this author's earlier series AND for those who love a solid fantasy that gives off those LOTR feels.
I sincerely appreciate the author for the review copy. All opinions expressed are my own.
The Tales of Beedle the Bard by J.K. Rowling
fast-paced
5.0
I loved everything about this one, especially the narration. Great audio and fun stories. Definitely a good one for fans of the series.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - Hufflepuff Edition by J.K. Rowling
fast-paced
5.0
No better way to spend the day, than to get lost in the wizarding world. This will forever be my all-time favorite series.
Quidditch Through the Ages by J.K. Rowling, Kennilworthy Whisp
fast-paced
5.0
How fun! Loved learning the history of Quidditch and the bonus feature was even better. Listening to this is a fun way to spend a few hours.
Nick and Tesla's High-Voltage Danger Lab: A Mystery with Electromagnets, Burglar Alarms, and Other Gadgets You Can Build Yourself by Bob Pflugfelder, Steve Hockensmith
medium-paced
4.0
Absolutely adored this one. Nick and Tesla are lot of fun, although a tad chaotic too LOL.
This is perfect for middle school readers. The story will keep their attention and the science projects will entertain their creative side. I really love that this has instructions on how to build/make the ideas the twins have. Definitely one I am sharing with my grandbabies.
I sincerely appreciate Quirk Books for the review copy. All opinions expressed are my own.
This is perfect for middle school readers. The story will keep their attention and the science projects will entertain their creative side. I really love that this has instructions on how to build/make the ideas the twins have. Definitely one I am sharing with my grandbabies.
I sincerely appreciate Quirk Books for the review copy. All opinions expressed are my own.
The Never-Ending End of the World by Ann Christy
medium-paced
4.0
I haven't read a good dystopian Sci-Fi in a while. I really enjoyed this one. It's a lot to wrap my head around but that is part of the fun.
I couldn't imagine being in this type of situation. I think the author does a great job with the story and characters. Parts of this gave me a Walking Dead vibe and I loved that. This would make a fantastic movie.
Definitely a good one for Sci-Fi fans. I sincerely appreciate the publisher and NetGalley for the review copy. All opinions expressed are my own.
I couldn't imagine being in this type of situation. I think the author does a great job with the story and characters. Parts of this gave me a Walking Dead vibe and I loved that. This would make a fantastic movie.
Definitely a good one for Sci-Fi fans. I sincerely appreciate the publisher and NetGalley for the review copy. All opinions expressed are my own.
The Words We Lost by Nicole Deese
medium-paced
4.0
Stories about loss and grief are hard to read, but The Words We Lost is much more than that. It's also about redemption and freedom from the guilt we can put on ourselves when a loved one passes.
This book had my emotions all over the place, but in a good way. I love Joel, Ingrid and CeCe. They are such great characters and their story touched my heart. I also LOVE that this has books and publishing within the story. I'm always a sucker for those types of reads.
I didn't realize this was a series until after I finished, and now I need to go grab the next book(s). Definitely worth the read. I sincerely appreciate the publisher and NetGalley for the review copy. All opinions expressed are my own.
This book had my emotions all over the place, but in a good way. I love Joel, Ingrid and CeCe. They are such great characters and their story touched my heart. I also LOVE that this has books and publishing within the story. I'm always a sucker for those types of reads.
I didn't realize this was a series until after I finished, and now I need to go grab the next book(s). Definitely worth the read. I sincerely appreciate the publisher and NetGalley for the review copy. All opinions expressed are my own.