The Prince and the Troll by Rainbow Rowell My rating: 5 of 5 stars Wow - An Enchanting Modern Fairy TaleThis was a profound story. A modern fairy tale that made me laugh, filled me with sadness, and was thought-provoking. The imagery was as powerful as the connection between the characters.There was a darkness and … Continue reading My Book Review of The Prince and the Troll (Faraway collection)
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My Book Review of The Hillside (Warmer collection)
The Hillside by Jane Smiley My rating: 5 of 5 stars A Different View of HumanityWhat a fascinating tale. I was captivated by the thought of animals dominating over humans and how they perceived what humanity had done to the earth. The hierarchy of society was intriguing, as well.What I liked was High Note's compassion … Continue reading My Book Review of The Hillside (Warmer collection)
My Book Review of At the Bottom of New Lake (Warmer collection)
At the Bottom of New Lake by Sonya Larson My rating: 4 of 5 stars Interesting ViewI liked Chauntao's view of the world over the teacher's. It gave an interesting perspective of how disaster broke down the barriers in many ways. It showed that poverty was something much greater than lacking posessions and that the … Continue reading My Book Review of At the Bottom of New Lake (Warmer collection)
My Book Review of Falls the Shadow (Warmer collection)
Falls the Shadow by Skip Horack My rating: 3 of 5 stars I'm uncertain...This story was a little bizarre for me. It was definitely original and related to climate, but it felt scattered. There were some poignant comments, but overall, I was left feeling uncertain as to the point of the tale.Neither good nor bad, … Continue reading My Book Review of Falls the Shadow (Warmer collection)
My Book Review of There’s No Place Like Home (Warmer collection)
There's No Place Like Home by Edan Lepucki My rating: 4 of 5 stars A Tale of Hope Despite LossEven in the darkness of the story, I found a sense of hope. Somehow, despite the terrible loss and conditions, connections were made and kindness expressed. It was like stars shining on a moonless night. I … Continue reading My Book Review of There’s No Place Like Home (Warmer collection)
