Namina Forna This book is very much unlike any other YA books that I am familiar with. I was browsing through 2021 new releases at the library and came across this book. I am always trying to remind myself to read more recent books, and, fortunately, The Gilded Ones found its way into my hands.… Continue reading The Gilded Ones
Cassandra Clare As far as second books in a trilogy go, this one is pretty much in line with every thing else — that is, it has completely and utterly destroyed me and I will be taking the next few days to recover! Those who think I am joking I, unfortunately, am not. But though… Continue reading Chain of Iron
Madeline Miller So, yeah — I'm weeping! You're probably familiar with the myth of Achilles, but this story puts a whole new spin on the ancient narrative. The Song of Achilles is Shakespearean in its portrayal of romance and tragedy, yet is modern in the lens that it tells the story of the famous Greek… Continue reading The Song of Achilles
