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SIGN UP: Learn more about Book Club, the guidelines, Book Reviews, and the rating system here.I loved this book!I read it nice and slow, trying to find all the deeper meanings and fun that I could pull out of it - and I didn't get bored at any point throughout.I really liked the character building, and even the point of views we were given.I even liked it enough that I saw the movie within 3 hours of finishing the book (the movie was not nearly as good, and did not do it justice, in my opinion), … [Read more...] about Mortal Engines by Philip Reeve Book Review

SIGN UP: Learn more about Book Club, the guidelines, Book Reviews, and the rating system here.Now, I want to preface this review by saying that by no means do I think this book was not a great read.  What I will talk about is merely something I feel after reading a ton of Self Help books and also being in a position where I didn't really feel that impacted by the format and specific purpose of the book.That being said, I imagine that in the hands of the right person this book would receive … [Read more...] about Feel The Fear…And Do It Anyway by Susan Jeffers Book Review

SIGN UP: Learn more about Book Club, the guidelines, Book Reviews, and the rating system here.A time of contempt indeed.  The title of this one definitely hits the nail right on the head.The Kings apparently aren't dealing with the Mages anymore, the Nilfgaardian army is still getting ready for war, and the Scoia'tael (Squirrels) are attacking humans in forests and villages.We get back our favorite characters (I automatically assume we have the same favorites) in Geralt, and Ciri, and we … [Read more...] about Time of Contempt by Andrzej Sapkowski Book Review

SIGN UP: Learn more about Book Club, the guidelines, Book Reviews, and the rating system here.Alright, we're back in action.This one took me a little bit longer than expected due to a 9 day trip to Texas (I'm from New York, if you guys didn't know), but I'm excited to keep this series going!And this one was just as amazing as the rest!This one comes in as book number 3, and the additions and twists to this one made it feel like I was reading all my favorite characters in a whole new, amazing … [Read more...] about Heir of Fire by Sarah J. Maas Book Review

SIGN UP: Learn more about Book Club, the guidelines, Book Reviews, and the rating system here.I will start off by saying two things that you should know about this book before you even consider reading it based on my review:This book is much shorter than I usually read: it is only 208 pages long and consists of a lot of the pages devoted to recommending resources.This is a much different genre than I normally review.  I read self-help, business, travel books, and biographies a lot, but they … [Read more...] about Vagabond by Rolf Potts Book Review

SIGN UP: Learn more about Book Club, the guidelines, Book Reviews, and the rating system here.I want to immediately start the review with this: When I finished the book I immediately wanted to begin reading the second.  The only reason I didn't was because I know I have to include it in next month's Book Club Choices.The reason I say that is because I do have some very slight complaints, and I don't want them to come off in the wrong way; especially because, overall, the book was … [Read more...] about Blood of Elves by Andrzej Sapkowski Book Review