"Read, read, read. Read everything – trash, classics, good and bad, and see how they do it. Just like a carpenter who works as an apprentice and studies the master. Read! You'll absorb it. Then write. If it's good, you'll find out. If it's not, throw it out of the window." – William Faulkner
Muse of Nightmares by Lanini Taylor is the sequel to Strange the Dreamer, a book I very much enjoyed. Muse of Nightmares picked up moments after the first left off, continuing the adventure of Lazlo Strange and Sarai, now a ghost, and their friends – godspawn and humans alike. Now, the writing of these two … Continue reading Book Review: Muse of Nightmares by Lanini Taylor (5/5)
My overall reaction - okay. I loved The Glass Spare (the first in this duology) but this installment felt a bit detached from the first in terms of pacing, character arcs, and plot. To recap, The Glass Spare followed Wil, the spare heir and princess to the northern kingdom. She develops the power to turn … Continue reading Book Review: The Cursed Sea by Lauren DeStefano (4/5)
King Midas once had the ability to turn all he touched into gold. But after his gift—or curse—almost killed his daughter, Midas relinquished The Touch forever. Ten years later, Princess Kora still bears the consequences of her father’s wish: her skin shines golden, rumors follow her everywhere she goes, and she harbors secret powers that … Continue reading Book Review: A Touch of Gold by Annie Sullivan (3/5 DNF)
