This is an excellent book for children to read interdependently (as a book club) or independently. It can be a good choice book for students around 2nd-4th grade who enjoy all things princesses and unicorns. The princess must save the day in Monster Land and be back before the nosy dutchess reveals her secret. This book is also part of a series, which is beneficial to hep with children's comprehension skills.
pickThis is an example of speculative fiction. In this genre, it encompasses supernatural ideas in a real-world setting. This book is about a princess who changes into all black after being told that “Princesses don't wear black“ and goes to Monster Land to save the day. And she has to try to keep this a secret from the nosy dutchess.
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Strider is such a great character. Of course, so many fantasy heroes had been based on him that we may miss how complex and truly unique he is. Yet, I think here is already apparent.
I love the idea of the letter, the fact that Strider confirms his identity without knowing it. And also I like the way he acts even if the plan has gone completely astray. Of course, he's Aragorn! But I stil love it 😁
panI liked the plot: female jewel thief pursued by an Earl sworn to uphold the law; they fall for each other. But I felt it could have easily been 100 pages shorter. The characters were ok. A lot of times their internal musings went on for longer than necessary and I couldn‘t often tell whose voice was whose. I do wish Emmy‘s grandmother would have been in more scenes as she was great.
so-soI enjoyed Bateman‘s Ruthless Rivals series immensely, but I‘ve been underwhelmed by the Bow Street Bachelors. While this has plenty of snarky banter, there‘s an excessive amount of whiny, angsty internal dialogue from both MCs, much of which felt like filler to make a word count. I would have preferred more of the cat-and-mouse game between the MCs and less of the internal angst. The side characters are great, though.
pickWell October went a bit off the rails (as it does every year lol). I actually did read 24 books, but reviews were virtually nonexistent. So let's start fresh with November!!
First November read is a very fun Scarlet Pimpernel book. You should definitely read the first book in the series first, but after that they are often just collections of adventures. This one is a little strong on the love drama, but I still enjoyed it. ⬇️
pickSecret prince trope and I love it. Payton was hurt by a lord so vows to not marry someone in the ton. She meets Mikhail, and feelings are there, but he‘s hiding who he is because of past trauma. It was a spicy fun book and you should read it.
pick5 ⭐ Book 3 in series. I devoured this book! Bateman's writing is fantastic. Sebastien is the reluctant rogue who of course never wants to marry, but he's met his match with Anya. Their chemistry was rich and wonderful. The characters were fully developed and I enjoyed watching them fall in love so much. All the traditions and superstitions that were woven into the story, just makes it that much more enjoyable! It was heartfelt, funny and sweet.
pickAlex has been haunted by the woman from his past with that perfume and once he gets another scent of her, he knows who she is and what she‘s doing. Loved and hated that part. There‘s great passion between hero & heroine even when they‘re arguing. The secondary characters are interesting. I like that Emmy is always one step ahead of Alex and frustrates him to no end. I liked the camaraderie between Alex, Seb, and Benedict (Bow Street Bachelors).
