THE WAY OF THE SWORDChris Bradford379 pagesPublisher: HyperionRelease Date: June 1st, 2009Source: LibraryRating: LOVED JAPAN 1612. One year of training in samurai school and Jack is in real trouble… He’s struggling to prepare for the Circle of Three, an ancient ritual that tests courage, skill and spirit to the limit. At the same time, Jack…
In My Mailbox is a meme created by The Story Siren and inspired by Alea of Pop Culture Junkie! It features a list of what books you have received over the previous week, either for review, from the library, or from the bookstore. For Review:Vesper by Jeff Sampson (A Finished Copy!) Beyonders by Brandon Mull The Near Witch by…
CRYER’S CROSSLisa McMann233 pagesPublisher: Simon PulseRelease Date: February 8th, 2011Source: eARC from PublisherRating: LOVED Kendall loves her life in small town Cryer’s Cross, Montana, but she also longs for something more. She knows the chances of going to school in New York are small, but she’s not the type to give up easily. Even though…
ZAN-GAHAllan Richard Shickman148 pagesPublisher: Earthshaker BooksRelease Date: March 26th, 2007Source: Review from PublishedRating: LIKED The hero, Zan-Gah seeks his lost twin in a savage prehistoric world, encountering suffering, captivity, conflict, love, and triumph. In three years, Zan-Gah passes from an uncertain boyhood to a tried and proven manhood and a position of leadership among his…
“Waiting On” Wednesday spotlights upcoming releases that everyone’s excited about (created by Jill at Breaking The Spine.) Olga, Tatiana, Maria, and Anastasia. Like the fingers on a hand–first headstrong Olga; thenTatiana, the tallest; Maria the most hopeful for a ring; and Anastasia, the smallest. These are the daughters of Tsar Nicholas II, grand dutchesses living…
Yesterday, I flipped over the last page of Drought – an incredible novel that was released today. You can find out more about how much I liked the book in my review, right now, its time to learn more about the author behind the book :) IceyBooks: Describe DROUGHT in 7-9 words. Pam Bachorz: Enslaved girl in…
DROUGHT Pam Bachorz400 pagesPublisher: EgmontUSARelease Date: January 25th, 2011Source: ARC from AuthorRating: LOVED A young girl thirsts for love and freedom, but at what cost? Ruby dreams of escaping the Congregation. Escape from slaver Darwin West and his cruel Overseers. Escape from the backbreaking work of gathering Water. Escape from living as if it is still…