Category: Reviews
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Rapture of the Deep Review
Jacky’s last adventure was mainly a land-locked battle so now we return to her deep diving roots when British Intelligence forces her to search for sunken treasure.
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The Lunar Chronicles: Scarlet Review
Meyer creates a spooky horror atmosphere in her sophmore adventure of The Lunar Chronicles that continues the adventures of fugitive Cinder and takes on the Red Riding Hood tale.
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The Lunar Chronicles: Cinder Review
Theere have been lots of good buzz and review of the Lunar Chronicles and finally I have started the epic saga of Earth versus the Lunar society and the fairytale-inspired characters who unite to stop it.
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Twisted Tales: Almost There Review
The latest Twisted Tale is here and asks “What if Tiana made a deal that changed everything?”New Twisted Tale writer, Farrah Rochon starts dramatically enough with the climatic scene in the catacombs as Tiana crushes the talisman in front of Dr. Facilier. Well, she was about to crush it when the Shadow Man offers the…
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My Bonny Light Horseman Review
Jacky Faber is back on the continent gaining glory, admirers and enemies by the dozens. We last left Jacky in a state of contentment, reunited with her Jaimy with plans to marry, and crossing the seas trading coal and ballasts for Faber Shipping Worldwide but good things never last for our favorite adventuress. Finally she’s…
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Mississippi Jack Review
I last left Jacky Faber free from the vicious slaveship Bloodhound only to be taken into British custody just as she was about to reunite with Jaimy Fletcher. Luckily, a masterful performance by the faithful Higgins gets her out of that bind. Unfortunately, she can’t hide out in her beloved Boston with all the authorities…
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In the Belly of the Bloodhound
At last I return to sea-faring adventures of one impulsive Jacky Faber. Last seen fleeing the Great Battle at Traflgar with a pricy bounty on her head, Jacky escapes back to Boston, leaving her beloved Jaimy Fletcher behind. While she intially plans to be a girl and continue her learning at the Lawson Peabody School…
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The Mad Girls of New York Review
Since interviewing Maya Rodale, I’ve been eager to get my hands on her historical fiction novel on one of the U.S.’s most famous roving reporter in one of her most famous pieces-“Ten Days in a Madhouse” and finally the library has come through! And you can see the heart of the story in the dedication…
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Princess Academy Review
I am on a roll here with yet another childhood staple (and Newbery Honor winner) I missed when I was young. I’ll admit I skipped it because I thought it was yet another Cinderella adaptation. Those are everywhere! But I was wrong and I’m glad I finally did read this. Hale’s wholly original tale takes…
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Matilda Review
Apparently I missed the book lovers memo about reading Matilda. People were always shocked that someone who likes books as much as I do had never read Matilda. So I have finally rectified that. Actually it’s the first Dahl book I have read which is another blasphemy but I already saw the movie versions of…
Rachel Reads & Reviews 