The Magician's Land
I can finally say that I’m perfectly content leaving behind Brakebills, Fillory and the Neitherlands and I feel some satisfaction that Quentin finally feels like he is home. Read the rest of this review at Notes in the Margin
Dreams of Gods & Monsters
If you haven’t read this series and you are craving a good fantasy, a good love story, a good adventure – this is your series. It’s one that I am sure I’ll be coming back to over the years. Read more of this review at Notes in the Margin.
The Graveyard Book
This book definitely falls more into the middle-grade territory than into young adult - but even so, I was not as impressed with it as I hoped to be. I found myself felling a resounding "meh" throughout the course of the novel. Clearly a re-imagining of the classic The Jungle Book where we trade the jungle for a graveyard and the wolf pack for ghosts. Read the rest of this review at Notes in the Margin
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
So strange how as I grow older, these stories have different effects on me. I found some of Dumbledore's behavior a little more than frustrating this time around. And feel less and less pity for Snape. Malfoy's story, however, left me feeling quite sad - he is such a product of his circumstances and a pawn in the grand scheme of everything. (July, 2014)
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Gosh, Harry is really quite insufferable throughout the majority of this book. (July 2014)
A Game of Thrones
I can tell that I’ve just scraped the tip off of the massive iceberg that is A Song of Ice and Fire, and I am both excited and terrified for what may come next.Read the rest of this review at Notes in the Margin
An Abundance of Katherines
Overall it was a nice story, but lacking in likable characters and forward momentum. Read the rest of this review at Notes in the Margin.
The Walking Dead, Book One
Every bit as good as the show, and the comic form makes for a quick read.
Champion: A Legend Novel
Every time I get to the end of a series, there is a familiar silence and weight that I feel. Now I have to let these characters go, and this time I really don’t want to.Read the rest of this review at Notes in the Margin.
The Spectacular Now
Overall I wouldn’t classify it as a must read. It took me a while to get into and the main character is charming but ultimately problematic. However, the heart of the story will touch you and give you a nostalgic feeling in the pit of your stomach. Read the rest of this review at Notes in the Margin.
The Enemy (The Enemy #1)
This novel holds nothing back, and I should warn you not to get too attached to anyone. You will be surprised at how quick Higson is to rip characters from the pages of this book and it's best just to accept their fate and move along. Read the rest of this review at Notes in the Margin.
 - Charlie Higson)
Fangirl
This is a beautiful book about self-acceptance, falling in love and letting go. And it does such an amazing job of it, I really can't say it enough. Read it. Read the rest of this review at Notes in the Margin.
