"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
Mia has been sold as a bride to the cold-hearted prince. She doesn't want to be a princess; she wants to be a hunter. She wants to hunt down her mother's killer. This story started out on a strong note. Mia is headstrong, science-minded, and not the flighty type. She's stuck in an arranged marriage … Continue reading Book Review: Heart of Thrones by Bree Barton (3/5)
Ketterdam: a bustling hub of international trade where anything can be had for the right price–and no one knows that better than criminal prodigy Kaz Brekker. Kaz is offered a chance at a deadly heist that could make him rich beyond his wildest dreams. But he can’t pull it off alone… A convict with a … Continue reading Book Review: Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo (5/5)
I want to take a moment to talk about an overused plot device. I've seen it so many times, I roll my eyes at it now. This plot device is where we are introduce to the main character and another character, be it a brother, a sister, a friend, a lover - a character that … Continue reading Let’s Talk Plot Devices
