All the Books.

"A riveting, emotional, complex and complicated love story that also teaches the reader that not everything is black and white. There are gray areas and sometimes, those in between places are where we can find peace and understanding." 5 Stars Pros:  Lou is foulmouthed, opinionated and brash but likable. And Reid is honorable, complicated and torn by duty and love. It's a bit saccharine but I really enjoyed the love story. And all the other characters, even Beaureguard Lyon, all had their charms and quirks/An interesting take on witchcraft and the different "arts", magic of the land, blood magic etc. I'm looking forward to seeing how Mahurin expands upon it.  Cons:  Though it was a bit cliché, Reid first saying hurtful things to Lou when he finds out what she is, to him then going after her, it was melodramatic but still enjoyable.  Full Review:  Louise (Lou) is a thief. She's been on the run from "someone" for the last two years. She's bee...

"The title gives the book away. Elizabeth Gilbert ate, prayed and loved while traveling through Italy, India and Indonesia. She gives detailed histories of each Country that she resides in and her exploits are both entertaining and educational. She learns a lot about herself and the reader too, learns to take a breath, be grateful for everything that they have and simply let it go and know that "God" is always there, loves unconditionally and will always be there, no matter what." 3 Stars Pros:  Gilbert herself is honest about all her strengths and all her weaknesses. She doesn't have much of a plan with this "travel around the world and write about it" idea but she makes it work. She's kind, compassionate and resourceful. She's flighty but somehow, things always seem to work out and her search for God, divinity and balance within herself is motivational and eye opening. The histories of the different Countries that she travels to are interesti...

"In true Shusterman fashion, it's a book about death but more importantly, what comes after, or more precisely, what comes after for those who don't "get to where they're going." It was an interesting read but in the end it all felt a bit one dimensional." 2 Stars.  Pros:  The idea of Everlost, a world that exists between life and death, a kind of purgatory, is true Shusterman, just eerie enough to make your skin crawl but enticing enough to make you want to read more and find out what happens.  Cons:  The characters just didn't seem that fleshed out. They were all pretty one dimensional, though there were a few revelations at points that were surprising. It was just something about the narrative, geared more towards a younger audience that made this title fall a little flat.  Full Review:  Nick and Allie are involved in a fatal car accident but are knocked out of the tunnel and away from the light and find themselves in a world called Everlost. A ps...