This is a tense, action-packed dystopia with intriguingly gray characters.” - Booklist “Aguirre's young adult debut is a gripping survival story set in an apocalyptic future. “This well-paced zombie-esque adventure in an urban wasteland will keep fans happy.” - Kirkus Reviews With some graphic and gross imagery and a hard look at a post-apocalyptic world, Aguirre has taken themes from Scott Westerfeld and an assortment of zombie literature and created something that is very much her own-and a very engaging read.” - RT Book Reviews “ Enclave is dark and thrilling, fast-paced and intense. This series is likely to hold considerable appeal for fans of The Hunger Games.” - Publishers Weekly “In her first young adult novel, Aguirre has created a gritty and highly competent heroine, an equally deadly sidekick/love interest, and a fascinating if unpleasant civilization. To say we're excited is a major understatement.”. “ is a young adult dystopian novel and has been compared to the hit series The Hunger Games.
0 Comments
“A work of great spirit and verve” ( Time), Rage Becomes Her is a validating, energizing read that will change the way you interact with the world around you. On the flip side, the societal and cultural belittlement of our anger is a cunning way of limiting and controlling our power-one we can no longer abide. We are so often encouraged to resist our rage or punished for justifiably expressing it, yet how many remarkable achievements would never have gotten off the ground without the kernel of anger that fueled them? Approached with conscious intention, anger is a vital instrument, a radar for injustice and a catalyst for change. In Rage Becomes Her, Soraya Chemaly argues that our anger is not only justified, it is also an active part of the solution. Yet there are so, so many legitimate reasons for us to feel angry, ranging from blatant, horrifying acts of misogyny to the subtle drip, drip drip of daily sexism that reinforces the absurdly damaging gender norms of our society. Rage Becomes Her is an “utterly eye opening” ( Bustle) book that gives voice to the causes, expressions, and possibilities of female rage.Īs women, we’ve been urged for so long to bottle up our anger, letting it corrode our bodies and minds in ways we don’t even realize. Refinery 29, Book Riot, Autostraddle, BITCH NPR * The Washington Post * Book Riot * Autostraddle * Psychology Today We miss the progress that’s happening right in front of us when we look for heroes instead of systems. Jonas Salk was an amazing scientist, but he isn’t the only reason we’re on the doorstep of eradicating polio - it’s also thanks to the coordinated vaccination effort by health workers, NGOs, and governments. There were heroes 1,000 years ago, and the world was awful. With a few exceptions, things don’t get better because of heroes. But our instinct to turn people into heroes can also be a barrier to progress. Everyone knows the problem with creating scapegoats. When something happens, it’s human nature to look for the person responsible. I’m worried about the blame instinct, although not for the obvious reasons. Which of the 10 do you find most concerning for our future and why? Rosling details ten instincts that distort our perspective on the world - like an instinct toward negativity, or one toward fear. New York Times and internationally best-selling author Jay Kristoff’s writing has been praised by critics and fans alike and has won many awards, including four Aurealis Awards, an ABIA, and David Gemmell Morningstar and Legend awards. Can Mia survive in a world where even daylight must die? Night is falling on the Republic for perhaps the final time. Don’t mention the word hero around Mia unless you wish to see what your tongue would look like pinned to the ceiling. Add me to Mia’s kill list because this book hath done slain me. Together with her lover Ashlinn, brother Jonnen, and a mysterious benefactor returned from beyond the veil of death, she must undertake a perilous journey across the Republic, seeking the final answer to the riddle of her life. Darkdawn is a brilliant, devastating, and worthy conclusion filled with big moments and bigger surprises. And her nemesis, Consul Julius Scaeva, stands but a breath from total dominance over the Republic.īut beneath the city, a dark secret awaits. Her mentor Mercurio is now in the clutches of her enemies. Pursued by Blades of the Red Church and soldiers of the Luminatii legion, she may never escape the City of Bridges and Bones alive. Mia Corvere, gladiatii and escaped slave and infamous assassin, is on the run. The greatest games in Godsgrave’s history have ended with the most audacious murders in the history of the Itreyan Republic. Mia Corvere, gladiatii, escaped slave and infamous assassin, is on the run. The epic conclusion to the internationally best-selling Nevernight Chronicle series from New York Times best-selling author Jay Kristoff. But what you might not know is that book is the first in a series of eight, each one devoted to a different Bridgerton sibling. What you probably know by now is that the first season of “Bridgerton” was adapted by series creator Chris Van Dusen from author Julia Quinn’s novel, “The Duke and I,” which follows the love story of Daphne Bridgerton (played by Phoebe Dynevor on the series) and Simon Basset a.k.a. And following the April 2 announcement that star Rege-Jean Page will not appear in the show’s upcoming second season, TheWrap thought we’d give all of you adoring “Bridgerton” viewers an explainer about the plot for Season 2, in order to shed some light on why Page’s fan-favorite character is not included. Netflix’s “Bridgerton” has been a hit for the streaming service since the Shonda Rhimes-produced romance series debuted on Christmas Day. This works if you view this not as a story, but rather as an art work, akin to e.e. It is a bit of literary voyeurism, enabling you to glance at what is yet to come. While I saw many recommendations of taking a sheet of paper so you could read the words on the page more clearly, I found it to be much more enjoyable to leave the page of top of the others, seeing the future peaking through the pages. I loved the touch of the book and the look of it. From that perspective, this book is a 5-star read. more we look at a book as a visual work of art, manipulating space with words. I wish I had already read Street of Crocodiles first I have a feeling my rating would be different if I had familiarity with its inspiration first. Review 2: This book is a conundrum for rating. I read this book because I wanted another story from one of my favorite authors (based on ”Everything is illuminated” NOT ”Extremely loud and incredibly close”) but I ended up very disappointed, as this story made absolutely no sense. But if that’s the case, then why bother reading it? I have no idea. However, if this is written/created as a little protest against e-books (which, apparently Foer is not very fond of) then I quite like it. If this book is written seriously, then artsy crap is what it is. Shattered Sea blends low fantasy, sea-adventure, revenge, and political intrigue into a page-turning three-part story that had me devouring them in just 3 days. One of Abercrombie’s best feature is his ability to craft lifelike characters one can’t help but root for, even when they are performing morally questionable acts. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire, but in this case, I think the comparisons are justified. There are many fantasy series that received undeserved comparisons to George R.R. While they are ostensibly “YA” books in that they all feature young adult protagonists, I am happy to report that Abercrombie’s narrative voice remained intact. Shattered Sea boasts three eye-catching titles: Half a King, Half the World, and a Half a War. Just recently, Abercrombie released the 1st book in a sequel series set in the First Law universe (but now they are in the Industrial Age!) and I decided to get reacquainted with him-and what better way to do that than reading his Shattered Sea trilogy, his maiden attempt into YA-dom? I enjoyed it but like so many authors I love, I neglected him chasing the next shiny title on the shelf. I am an Abercrombie fan from way back, reading his “grimdark” First Law trilogy more than 10 years ago. Young adult fiction must be paying well because I notice a lot of established fantasy authors like Brandon Sanderson, Django Wexler, and Joe Abercrombie breaking into it. Griegson's rooster? If it turned into a red-tailed hawk, page 92 ITB: Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer:What is the new chicken's name? Chameleon, page 107 ITB: Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer:What did Sophie name her third chicken? Roadrunner, page 115 ITB: Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer: What flyer did Sophie see hanging up at the library? 4-H Poultry Program, page 132 ITB: Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer:What was the article about that Sophie asked Agnes if she had seen? Ms. O'Malley, page76 ITB: Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer:What did the egg look like that Sophie found in the nest box? a glass egg, page 83 ITB: Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer:What did Sophie ask Agnes about Ms. ITB: Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer:What did Sophie make her dad for Father's Day? Oatmeal breakfast, page 59 ITB: Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer:What kind of chicken was Henrietta? a bantam white leghorn, page 60 ITB: Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer:Who is the librarian ? Ms. However, each of these individuals presents unique challenges and dangers to Roland, and he must navigate their worlds and overcome their obstacles to bring them back with him to his own universe.Īs the story progresses, Roland faces many challenges and dangers, including battling deadly lobsters on the beach, fighting off drug dealers in New York City, and dealing with the split personality of Odetta/Detta. Eddie, for his street smarts and courage, Odetta for her strength and determination, and Jack Mort for his ability to manipulate fate. Roland’s goal is to enlist the aid of these three people, who he believes are essential to his quest. Through these doors, he is able to enter the minds of people from different times and places, including Eddie Dean, a drug addict from 1980s New York, Odetta Holmes, a black civil rights activist from the 1960s, and Jack Mort, a ruthless killer. However, he discovers that he has been transported to a different universe, one that is similar to his own but also different in many ways.Īs Roland struggles to recover from his wounds, he encounters a series of strange doors that lead to other universes. Roland is badly wounded, and his quest seems to be at an end. The novel opens with Roland lying on the beach, having just completed his battle with the Man in Black, the sorcerer who had been his nemesis in the first book. The Drawing of the Three is the second novel in Stephen King’s “The Dark Tower” series. Everything about this book was brilliant.'įinding Sky by Joss Stirling is a prime example and a reminder to all that sometimes reading books outside your genre can be positively surprising.' Sidrah Shaikh, Devise (blog) So different so intriguing, so addictive.The writing is spot on and so far from predictable. ' It easily draws you into the mysteries of Wrickenridge and all its inhabitants. Los personajes pertenecen al mundo de los 'savants', personas con habilidades extrasensoriales poderosas. Traducida a 14 idiomas.Es una trilogía de ficción paranormal. Tingly, romantic, funny in places, warming, adventurous are just a few words I could use to describe Finding Sky'' Sky: Finding Love 1 (Spanish Edition) by Joss Stirling ( 27 ) 9.99 Saga romántica paranormal, ya consagrada en habla inglesa. her writing beautiful and her characters realistic.' ' 'Finding Sky is something really unique - it's not about vampires, werewolves or even fallen angels. I simply adore this world, with its humour, love, action and suspense. Rather than relying on popular paranormal archetypes, Joss Stirling has created a fascinating world within our world where those with a variety of psychic powers live among us.'” “With so many paranormal romance titles now available for the YA market, Finding Sky is something a little bit different. |