My Year of Reading Dangerously
A BOOKISH ADVENTURE
All the Ever Afters by Danielle Teller All the Ever Afters: The Untold Story of Cinderella's Stepmother by Danielle Teller is a retelling of the classic Cinderella tale, but from the perspective of Cinderella's stepmother, Agnes. The book focuses on Agnes's life, from childhood into adulthood, and her own struggles and obstacles she has to … Continue reading All the Ever Afters Reviewed | 3.75/5 Glass Slippers 👠
Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel is a novel told through recipes, a story mapped out in food. Esquival's novel has won several awards and has been adapted into a movie by the same title. Synopsis: From Goodreads: The narrator's … Continue reading Like Water for Chocolate Reviewed | 2.75/5 Chilies 🌶️
The Liar's Girl by Catherine Ryan Howard The Liar's Girl by Catherine Ryan Howard is a mystery thriller about a young woman who is called back to her home in Dublin by her ex-boyfriend (and convicted killer) when there appears to be a copycat killer on the loose. The Liar's Girl was nominated for the … Continue reading The Liar’s Girl Reviewed | 3.75/5 Cups of Tea
Diary of a Murderer by Young-Ha Kim Diary of a Murderer by Young-Ha Kim is a collection of short stories of dark undertones of sadness, regret, and death. This work was translated from Korean to English by Krys Lee. Synopsis: From Goodreads: It’s been twenty-five years since I last murdered someone, or has it been … Continue reading Diary of a Murderer Reviewed | 3.5/5 Bamboo Shoots
When I received an ARC of Pumpkinheads, Rainbow Rowell's new book (& graphic novel!), I was super excited. She's one of my favorite YA authors and I counted myself suuuper lucky. But then I realized that it was just a teaser ARC, one chapter. I was stunned. I didn't even know this was a thing … Continue reading Pumpkinheads | Mini Review
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
The Bride Test by Helen Hoang The Bride Test by Helen Hoang is a contemporary romance novel set in the same universe as The Kiss Quotient, Hoang's debut novel. Synopsis: Khai Diep's mom wants him to be married, stat! She's desperate enough to travel back to Viet Nam to look for a suitable bride. When … Continue reading The Bride Test | 4.5/5 Wedding Rings
Nectar in a Sieve by Kamala Markandaya Nectar in a Sieve by Kamala Markandaya is an historical fiction novel about a woman's life in India. Markandaya's novel has sold over a million copies and is a classic tale of love, family, and hardship. Synopsis: Nectar in a Sieve is the story of Rukmani, beginning with … Continue reading Nectar in a Sieve Reviewed | 3.5/5 Grains of Rice
As many of you who read this blog know, on Tuesdays, it's a Top 5 Tuesdays blog post around here. Usually, prompts are provided by the lovely Shanah @ the Bionic Bookworm, but this week, she's taking a break, so I've been left to my own devices (uh oh!). Wracking my brains trying to think … Continue reading Top 5 Series I Won’t Be Finishing | Top 5 Tuesdays
The Shakespeare Requirement by Julie Schumacher The second book in Schumacher's humorous college campus series, following Professor Jason Fitger, now Chair of the Department of English. The Shakespeare Requirement by Julie Schumacher is the follow up novel to Dear Committee Members, centered around a pitiable English Professor, now Chair of his department, at Payne University, … Continue reading The Shakespeare Requirement Reviewed | 3.5/5 Syllabi
