The House in the Cerulean Sea
A beautiful story about found family and taking chances in the pursuit of happiness. This book has officially succeeded in warming my cold, dead heart, and I am looking forward to more from the author. Please read it!
Delicious Monsters
Still not entirely sure how I feel about this one… What works in this story works well, and what doesn’t, doesn’t. But whatever my overall opinions, one thing is certain: this book has just enough creepiness to usher us into Halloween season.
Dealing with Dragons – Summer Re-Read #3
A super fun story that has all the staples of a children’s fantasy: snarky princesses, sneezing dragons, forbidden forests, and riddle-spouting magical beasts. The trouble never gets too dark, and the cheerfulness never gets too corny. A book that I can imagine reading aloud to any special little kid(s) in my life.
The Goose Girl – Summer Re-Read #2
A cozy read…if you ignore all the traumatizing stuff that happens in-between. A story I read a long time ago, and one I think I will remember a little better after this second time around.
Inkheart – Summer Re-Read #1
More than just an old favorite: an old friend. This book was in my backpack during my first week of high school, and it has spent many a night under my pillow so it could “whisper its story” to me as I slept. The perfect story for anyone who has ever drawn comfort from a book.