“If there's a book that you want to read, but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it.” ― Toni Morrison
I don't have any recollection of people discussing this series in the early 2000s. I only have vague memories of Bartimaeus's face leering at me from atop a bookshelf at our school library in middle-school. I chose to read it only because I discovered it among my fiancé's books from his childhood home. It left… Continue reading The Amulet of Samarkand: Book One of the Bartimaeus Series (Spoiler-Free Review)
To anyone that has read this blog for any length of time, it's no secret I love reviewing stories in all forms of media. It enables me to think critically and learn what makes a story fail or succeed. I owe much of my growth as a writer to watching other reviewers discuss what they… Continue reading How to NOT Suck at Reviewing in Five Easy Steps
I made a promise to myself that I would try to read more books in 2019 since I didn't feel as though I read that much in 2018. Fortunately (and surprisingly) I've managed to keep this vow even with my turbulent schedule and lack of desire to be productive. So here are some thoughts on… Continue reading Spoiler-Free Thoughts on The Books I’ve Read In 2019 (So Far)
WARNING: SPOILERS FOR THE BOOK OUTLANDER AHEAD. Strap in, folks, this is gonna be a long review. Then again this was a long book, so what do you expect? What I liked: The great characters. I didn't always like Claire, but she always felt like a person and not just a vassal through which the author… Continue reading Thoughts on “Outlander” by Diana Gabaldon
The Crooked Pen 