Title: Orphans of Chaos Author: John C. Wright Series: Chronicles of Chaos, Book 1 Publisher: Tor Paperback: 319 pages Source: Chicago Public Library Summary: (taken from Goodreads) What if your teachers taught you everything–except who you really are? For Amelia and her friends, the strict English boarding school she lives in is all she has… Continue reading Book Review: Orphans of Chaos by John C. Wright
Title: Gods of Jade and Shadow Author: Silvia Moreno-Garcia Publisher: Del Rey Hardcover: 352 pages Source: NetGalley Summary: (taken from Goodreads) Buy from the Book Depository The Mayan god of death sends a young woman on a harrowing, life-changing journey in this dark, one-of-a-kind fairy tale inspired by Mexican folklore. The Jazz Age is in full swing,… Continue reading Book Review: Gods of Jade and Shadow by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Title: Ronan Boyle and the Bridge of Riddles Author: Thomas Lennon Series: Ronan Boyle, Book 1 Publisher: Amulet Books Hardcover: 304 pages Source: NetGalley Expected Publication: March 5, 2019 Summary: (taken from Goodreads) Buy from the Book Depository Fourteen-year-old Ronan Boyle is the youngest and lowliest recruit to the secret Garda, an Irish police force that handles the misdeeds… Continue reading Book Review: Ronan Boyle and the Bridge of Riddles by Thomas Lennon
Title: White Stag Author: Kara Barbieri Series: Permafrost, Book 1 Publisher: Wednesday Books Hardcover: 368 pages Source: NetGalley Summary: (taken from Goodreads) Buy from the Book Depository The first book in a brutally stunning series where a young girl finds herself becoming more monster than human and must uncover dangerous truths about who she is and the place that… Continue reading Book Review: White Stag by Kara Barbieri
Title:The Enchantress Author: Michael Scott Series: The Secrets of the Immortal Nicolas Flamel, Book 6 Publisher: Delacorte Press Hardcover: 513 pages Source: Chicago Public Library Summary: (taken from Goodreads) Buy from The Book Depository The two that are one must become the one that is all. One to save the world, one to destroy it. San Francisco: Nicholas and Perenelle… Continue reading Book Review: The Enchantress by Michael Scott
Title: Dictionary of Gypsy Mythology Author: Claude Lecouteux Publisher: Inner Traditions Hardcover: 192 pages Source: NetGalley Summary: (taken from Goodreads) A comprehensive A-to-Z reconstruction of the oral tradition of the Rom–gypsies–based on sources never before available in English • Presents the origin myths and magical traditions of the gypsies, including their legendary ties to Egypt, animal ancestors, and tree spirits… Continue reading Book Review: Dictionary of Gypsy Mythology by Claude Lecouteux
Title: Autumn Bones Author: Jacqueline Carey Series: Agent of Hel, Book 2 Publisher: Roc Hardcover: 424 pages Source: Chicago Public Library Summary: (taken from Goodreads) Buy from The Book Depository Fathered by an incubus, raised by a mortal mother, and liaison to the Pemkowet Police Department, Daisy Johanssen pulled the community together after a summer tragedy befell the resort town she… Continue reading Book Review: Autumn Bones by Jacqueline Carey
Title: Billy the Kid and the Vampyres of Vegas Author: Michael Scott Series: The Secrets of the Immortal Nicolas Flamel, Book 5.5 Publisher: Delacorte Books for Young Readers ebook: 67 pages Source: Chicago Public Library Overdrive Summary: (taken from Goodreads) Years before Sophie and Josh Newman met Nicholas Flamel, two legendary warriors fought together for the first time. Billy the… Continue reading Novella Review: Billy the Kid and the Vampyres of Vegas by Michael Scott
Title: The Warlock Author: Michael Scott Series: The Secrets of the Immortal Nicolas Flamel, Book 5 Publisher: Delacorte Press Hardcover: 385 pages Source: Chicago Public Library Summary: (taken from Goodreads) Buy from The Book Depository The twins of prophecy have been divided—the end has begun. Alcatraz Although their ally Dr. John Dee has been declared utlaga, Machiavelli and Billy the Kid… Continue reading Book Review: The Warlock by Michael Scott
Title: The Necromancer Author: Michael Scott Series: The Secrets of the Immortal Nicolas Flamel, Book 4 Publisher: Delacorte Press Hardcover: 416 pages Source: Chicago Public Library Summary: (taken from Goodreads) Buy from The Book Depository San Francisco: Josh and Sophie Newman are finally home. And they’re both more confused than ever about their future. Neither of them has mastered the magics… Continue reading Book Review: The Necromancer by Michael Scott
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