Author: Sara@YearofReadingDangerously.com

I'm a librarian who loves to knit, craft, and play board games. I provide free reviews of books in a variety of genres on this blog. I love to discuss books with fellow book lovers and engage in nerdy discourse about the many fandoms I'm a part of (Harry Potter, Marvel, Star Wars, Jane Austen, etc).

Top 5 Magical Creatures | Top 5 Tuesdays

Top 5 Tuesdays and their topics are brought to you by Shanah @ the Bionic Bookworm. Check out her blog, she’s awesome, and this page for the list of topics for May! This is a super cool topic. I have always been a big fantasy buff and there are so many cool magical creatures out there that I've … Continue reading Top 5 Magical Creatures | Top 5 Tuesdays →

Home Fire Reviewed | 3.75/5 Cups of Tea

Home Fire by Kamila Shamsie Home Fire by Kamila Shamsie is a modern re-telling of the Greek tragedy, Antigone, and set against the backdrop of Islamaphobia and terrorism in Britain and Pakistan. Shamsie's novel has received numerous awards and nominations, including being longlisted for the Man Booker Prize. Synopsis: From Goodreads: Isma is free. After … Continue reading Home Fire Reviewed | 3.75/5 Cups of Tea →

The Man in the High Castle Reviewed | 2.5/5 Colt Revolvers

The Man in the High Castle by Philip K. Dick The Man in the High Castle by Philip K. Dick is a science-fiction, alternate history take on what would happen if Germany and its allies won WWII. The book won the Hugo Award for Best Novel in 1963 and has been made into an Amazon … Continue reading The Man in the High Castle Reviewed | 2.5/5 Colt Revolvers →

Top 5 Books I Want to Re-Read | Top 5 Tuesday

Top 5 Tuesdays and their topics are brought to you by Shanah @ the Bionic Bookworm. Check out her blog, she’s awesome, and this page for the list of topics for May! I’m glad for this topic, because I'm always thinking about re-reading books, but never following through. There are a few books that I continually think … Continue reading Top 5 Books I Want to Re-Read | Top 5 Tuesday →

The Queen’s Shadow Reviewed | 3/5 Blasters

The Queen's Shadow by E. K. Johnston The Queen's Shadow by E.K. Johnston follows Padmé Amidala Naberrie after her reign is over as Queen of Naboo. The plot follows her through the beginning of her first term as a Naboo Senator. Synopsis: After her reign has ended as Queen, Padmé wonders what she'll do with … Continue reading The Queen’s Shadow Reviewed | 3/5 Blasters →