Publisher’s Summary Brandon Sanderson, fantasy’s newest master tale spinner, author of the acclaimed debut Elantris, dares to turn a genre on its head by asking a simple question: What if the hero of prophecy fails? What kind of world results when the Dark Lord is in charge? The answer will be found in the Mistborn Trilogy, a saga of surprises… Read more →
Category: Fiction
Zero G by Dan Wells
So I have an Audible subscription and every once and a while they will offer free books to add to your library. One of these books was Zero G – I picked it because it seems up my alley. Lighthearted and si-fi. I recently ran out of credits so I can’t purchase my next book on my wish list so… Read more →
My Potter Story
While I was younger, I had a difficult time reading. I felt I was so slow and I found I wouldn’t read because I was embarrassed about how long it would take me to read something. I would always ask to pass in class or at church if I was asked to read something aloud. I got my first… Read more →
Game Review: Terraria
Developer- Re-Logic Publisher-505 Games Released- May 16, 2011 with several updates afterwards. Description- Sandbox, Adventure, 2D, Crafting Survival. A game where you dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Review- So many choices before you, do you fight for survival, find your fortune, or earn glory (or all 3). You can dive into the world… Read more →
Book Review- Among the Hidden By Margaret Peterson Haddix
Author- Margaret Peterson Haddix Description- This is the first book in the Shadow Children series. It is a science fiction-dystopia type of book. Review- Luke is a Shadow child. There was a law against him. Families were only allowed to have 2 children and he was the third. So he had to be hidden, he had never been to school. He’s never… Read more →
Book Review- Goose Girl By Shannon Hale
Author- Shannon Hale Description- The first book in a fantasy series. A fun twist on cinderella mixed in with a folk tale called “goose girl” and adding a dash of people having natural gifts. Review- Anidori-Kiladra Talianna Isilee, Crown Princess of Kildenree, spends the first years of her life with aunt’s guidance learning to communicate with animals. As she grows up Ani develops the… Read more →
Book Review- The Siege of Macindaw #6 (The Ranger’s apprentice)
Author- John Flanagan Description- This fantasy/Adventure series about a Ranger Review- Now a fully independent ranger Will must rescue his friend Alyss from a rogue night and find out important information to fight off a Scotti Invasion. My take on it- I loved this book the most in the series. I felt there was a lot of creativity and funny moments… Read more →
Book Review- Elantris by Brandon Sanderson
Author- Brandon Sanderson Description- This fantasy/Adventure book about a city called Elantris that used to be full of magic and the people were gods in the eyes of the people. Elantrians were able to heal and turn garbage into food at just a wave of the hand. Then the “Reod” hit and the inhabitants were “cursed” and the city was sealed… Read more →
Book Review- Battle for Skandia #4 (The Ranger’s Apprentice Series)
Author- John Flanagan Description- This fantasy/Adventure series about a Ranger Review-Evanlyn and Will fight for their freedom and Will is still weakened by the toxic effects of Warmweed. Evanlyn is taken captive by a Temujai worrier and Will tries to rescue her but is outnumbered by an enemy scouting party. Halt and Horace show up for a last-minute rescue. The joyful… Read more →
Book Review- The Burning Bridge#2 (The Ranger’s Apprentice series)
Author- John Flanagan Description- This fantasy/Adventure series about a Ranger Review- Going against the evil Lord Morgarath the Rangers gather their allies and Will is chosen along with his friend Horace. On a simple mission as envoys to Celtica they realize that the town is abandoned and that Lord Morgarath seems to be the cause. With no help Will and Horace… Read more →