YA Fiction, Fantasy Adelina Amouteru is a survivor of the blood fever. A decade ago, the deadly illness swept through her nation. Most of the infected perished, while many of the children who survived were left with strange markings. Adelina’s black hair turned silver, her lashes went pale, and now she has only a jagged scar … Continue reading Book Review: The Young Elites by Marie Lu (4/5)
Book Review: SeaStruck by Thelma Mariano (2/5)
The "two men one mermaid" sums this book up. Now, before we start, let's be clear. I am not a reader of straight-up romance novels. I don't wander into the romance section of the bookstore on purpose, unless I'm there to make fun of the cheesy/slutty covers and equally cheesy/slutty blurbs. I tried to like … Continue reading Book Review: SeaStruck by Thelma Mariano (2/5)
What’s a Hook?
Since accepting book review requests, I've noticed things. First, a lot of writers misuse commas. Second, people don't read very closely. (No attachments means no attachments.) Third, and the purpose of this post, is that the majority of indie writers can't write a hook to save their lives. When you crack open a hardcover book … Continue reading What’s a Hook?
Beatrice B. Morgan 