Folkloric and atmospheric, The Bone Houses was one of the better books I've read this year.
Tag: YA
31 Days of Spooky Reads: Through the Woods
If there was a musical equivalent, it would be a hint of Myrkur's haunting vocals coupled with the feel of the moors in Wuthering Heights.
31 Days of Spooky Reads: Horrid
Horrid tells the story of Jane, whose father died 5 weeks ago, and whose mother is lying to her.
31 Days of Spooky Reads: When I Arrived at the Castle
Emily Carroll again delivers a disturbing and gory narrative, complete with illustrations that drink from a well of the macabre.
Jewish boy, Muslim girl
All in all, a decent contemporary YA book, with heavy topics that are easily digestible by YA readers.
Book Review: Pride – Ibi Zoboi
Pride is a fantastic modern retelling of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, a flirtation of characters who are richer, and those who are poorer.
Moonlight Magic and the Walker Witches
A beautiful, atmospheric read, and my favorite book this month! Witchy, dark, and moody, Winterwood had all the elements I wanted this winter.
Book Review: The Regulars – Georgia Clark
It was too contrived. What could have been a promising book fell flat both in character portrayal and in plot.
A Torch Against the Night – Ancient Rome meets the Holocaust
What is so thrilling about Tahir's writing is that everything, and I mean everything plays a role - every tidbit of information scattered either in Ember or in Torch, every simple line a character says. Nothing is left unused. And it makes the writing as sharp as a Teluman sword.
An Ember in the Ashes – Ancient Rome meets Hunger Games
Sabaa Tahir has a kehanni's skill in weaving a story. An Ember in the Ashes writhes with emotion, tension, and a world so built out, scenes are vivid.
