So it’s the end of 2018. Good riddance, really. It’s been a hell of a year, right? I didn’t actually fully complete any of my reading challenges – I totally bailed on my intentions to read the American History book (Oops) – but I’m still pretty satisfied with my progress on the rest. I completed … Continue reading
Book Review: The Weight of Feathers
The Weight of Feathers by Anna-Marie McLemore Young Adult/Romance/Shakespeare Retelling 308 pages Published 2015 The Weight of Feathers is a Romeo and Juliet story, with two families feuding over real and imagined slights, and a young person from each family falling in love and fighting their conditioning and the control of their families to be … Continue reading
Friday 56 – The Weight of Feathers
The Friday 56 is hosted by Freda’s Voice. The rules are simple – turn to page 56 in your current read (or 56% in your e-reader) and post a few non-spoilery sentences. Today’s quote is from The Weight of Feathers by Anna-Marie McLemore. The character here has been caught out in some kind of acid … Continue reading
Book Review: Damsel
Damsel by Elana K. Arnold Fantasy/Young Adult?! 309 pages Published October 2018 Before I even get into this review. CONTENT WARNING. DOMESTIC ABUSE. SEXUAL ASSAULT. ANIMAL ABUSE. GASLIGHTING. For all that, though, I loved this book. The protagonist suffers through all of that and perseveres. But it’s important to expect those things going into this … Continue reading
Library Loot Wednesday
Just two books this week – last week was super busy with my husband’s graduation, and the first part of this week was Christmas, of course! (I hope everyone got lots of books!) Today is the first day of the End of Yearathon, so I’ll be reading a lot this next week. The two books … Continue reading
TTT – My Winter Wish List
Merry Christmas everyone! I hope you are enjoying yourself, whether you’re surrounded by loved ones (and hopefully opening many bookish presents!) or curled up by yourself with a favorite book. My husband and I plan to go see Aquaman today (cos that’s a present for both of us!) and have a feast of Chinese food. … Continue reading
Goddess In The Stacks 