If the Fates Allow by Rainbow Rowell My rating: 4 of 5 stars Interesting Covid ChristmasI thought this was a good representation of the covid era. This short story did a good job painting a picture of America during 2020 and 2021, especially during the holidays. This was an interesting read, but it felt incomplete. … Continue reading My Book Review of If the Fates Allow: A Short Story
Category: Amazon Original Stories
My Book Review of The Wickeds (Faraway collection)
The Wickeds by Gayle Forman My rating: 5 of 5 stars Great TwistWhat a fantastic fairy tale retelling. I love the different perspectives to what you thought you knew. It's not only inventive, but going from kid to teen to mother to grandma, I can appreciate the various viewpoints of age and experience.I loved the … Continue reading My Book Review of The Wickeds (Faraway collection)
My Book Review of The Cleaners (Faraway collection)
The Cleaners by Ken Liu My rating: 5 of 5 stars Such Depth and InsightI read a lot and love many of the stories I'm honored to experience. However, this tale was... special and unexpected. It had brillance and insight about humanity like I've never imagined.Just this quote: "You never wanted to know the people … Continue reading My Book Review of The Cleaners (Faraway collection)
My Book Review of The Princess Game (Faraway collection)
The Princess Game by Soman Chainani My rating: 5 of 5 stars I'm floored - wow!This is such an intense story with an original twist on fairy tales. It's dark and dramatic - very powerful. Both modern and as old as time, the struggles addressed are relevant for all ages.Callum was a wonderful character. Having … Continue reading My Book Review of The Princess Game (Faraway collection)
My Book Review of Hazel and Gray (Faraway collection)
Hazel and Gray by Nic Stone My rating: 5 of 5 stars Intense Modern Fairy TaleTrue to traditional fairy tales, there's a grim darkness to this story as well as a lesson of caution. However, it's a relevant and modern spin on Hansel & Gretel. In addition, it offers twists and turns that are as … Continue reading My Book Review of Hazel and Gray (Faraway collection)
