pickI thoroughly enjoyed this middle grade dystopia set in a future world where all information is digital, paper books are incredibly rare, and few know how to read well. It‘s got plenty of action but also a clear message about the importance of books and not censoring information.
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I read this years ago. I believe the main characters are some type of witches and they have to fight evil with the power of positivity. Or something like that. Anyway it was the first thing I thought of when I thought of “moon”
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I have never seen the series, just clips now and then, nor have I read the books. This will give me an idea of what's going on.
I‘m a sucker for Ruritanian romance; throw in some fantasy and I‘m there. This is the sequel to ‘Coronets & Steel‘ literally a modern day Ruritanian romance with fantasy elements; it follows on the Christmas after the events in the first book. Although (halfway through) there‘s not much romance, the love of Kim‘s life being otherwise engaged (pun intended). Still fun
My -ology journey continues with Griffin & Sabine heptalogy series. I chose these instead of Chronicles of Narnia because a) I read book 1 of G&S and I wanted to finish the remaining books and b) I read Narnia to the point I lost count.
so-soIf you like the IP and Stackpole‘s work this is quick fun read.
so-soInteresting premise and I liked reading how ancient Romans lived, the public baths, the smell (omg, the smell - you could practically experience it coming off the pages with the descriptions), disease and war. Too bad the main character was so unlikeable. She had her own morals, like no drinking, no spanking children, etc., but then would give into them, almost like, “Oh well, when in Rome…” Ending felt flat and predictable too.
pickThe danger is palpable in this middle grade adventure about a pair of friends who are racing against an evil organization to uncover the last library—and untold riches—on Earth. This is a fun adventure with just enough edge to it to keep young readers engaged—there are some cool menacing mechanical dogs—but it also has a a subtly delivered message about the importance of books, how information equals power, & fighting for what is right.
pickThis book is utterly unique. It reads almost like an epic poem of old, but at the same time, completely new. Medieval-Modern, knights for the new age. It examines the mythology of Camelot through the lens of today‘s world, with all its complexities and difficulties and joys, where even the setting feels queer and off-kilter. ⬇️
