The Raven Boys: The Graphic Novel is, in my book, a nice adaptation of the source material. It definitely feels like the people who've worked on it (based on Maggie Stiefvater's novel, adapted by Stephanie Williams, and illustrated by Sas Milledge) understood the story they were working with. They've done a beautiful job translating it… Continue reading The Raven Boys: The Graphic Novel | The Strengths and Weaknesses of Adaptations | Book Review
Hello, everyone! It's finally happened -- I've finished my first read of the year! The month may be closer to ending than beginning, and I know this is a shorter read, but I'm happy. And what a sweet story to start off with! This heartwarming adventure follows 11-year-old Mira who lives unhappily with her stepmother… Continue reading Wand by Landra Jennings: A Heartwarming Adventure about Family, Grief, and Magic | Book Review
In all honesty, I wasn't sure it was ever going to happen. Since reading the Six of Crows duology last fall, I wasn't convinced that there'd ever be another book for me. Dramatic, of course, but what can I say? It's hard to say that this book took me by surprise when all I knew… Continue reading The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune: Something More Nuanced Than Separating the Art from the Artist | Book Review
I stand strongly in the opinion that a book does not have to be of high quality to be "good". I realize, of course, that the literal definition of good is "having the qualities required for a particular role", which could very well entail stylistic yet composed prose, consistent and likable characterization, and an impressive… Continue reading The Midnight Library by Matt Haig: Art Doesn’t Have to Be High Quality to Be Good | Book Review
Though the title was inescapable, built up to astronomical levels with hype, I hadn't gotten around to The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue until now. In fact, what made me pick it up at all was joining a Goodreads group perfectly curated for people like me -- "Everyone Has Read This But Me". They have… Continue reading The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab: Addie LaRue or Addie LaSnooze?
Little Bit of All That 