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In the world Brashares has crafted reincarnation is real, and Daniel remembers everything. Every past life he's ever had. And through every one of them he's searched for her, once long ago her name was Sophia, then during WWI it was Constance, now it's Lucy. She's just a regular high school student, and she doesn't remember him. ....dun dun dun.
Most chapters alternate between third person 'present' (2004-2009) and first person accounts of Daniel's incredible past. The world was really well crafted and the internal logic of how it works was just explained enough. I'm also a sucker for a good love story, and this is indeed a very good love story. I could really believe Daniel and he is by far the most compelling character. Also, Ben is awesome. I'm not gonna give away more than that, because I didn't know that much going into this (other love story + reincarnation + guy remembers girl forgets) and the most fun was discovering the world.
I was going to give this four stars, as a five star rating has to really wow me. But then I realized I stay up until five in the morning reading this, basically read it all in one day, so that's what bumped it up.
WORD of WARNING the ending is very 'set-up-for-sequely' and no sequel has been announced. I wouldn't say there isn't an ending per say but, just putting it out there.
Most chapters alternate between third person 'present' (2004-2009) and first person accounts of Daniel's incredible past. The world was really well crafted and the internal logic of how it works was just explained enough. I'm also a sucker for a good love story, and this is indeed a very good love story. I could really believe Daniel and he is by far the most compelling character. Also, Ben is awesome. I'm not gonna give away more than that, because I didn't know that much going into this (other love story + reincarnation + guy remembers girl forgets) and the most fun was discovering the world.
I was going to give this four stars, as a five star rating has to really wow me. But then I realized I stay up until five in the morning reading this, basically read it all in one day, so that's what bumped it up.
WORD of WARNING the ending is very 'set-up-for-sequely' and no sequel has been announced. I wouldn't say there isn't an ending per say but, just putting it out there.
I'm going to be honest I gave the book five stars because Talia is my favorite character and this book is pretty much Talia-centric. It made me happy.
Also The Lady of The Red Hood was a BAMF. I'm not going to spoil what Jim C. Hines does with her character but it was such an original departure from what we normally see with a little red riding hood character.
We also see some forward motion carry over from [b:The Mermaid's Madness|6333584|The Mermaid's Madness (Princess, #2)|Jim C. Hines|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1305016508s/6333584.jpg|6519338] now that Snow knows about Talia's feelings.
In Red Hood's Revenge we see Talia returning to her homeland with Snow, Danielle plus a certain assassin. We get some more fabulous world building as we explore the religion and fairy/human relationships which are very different from what we've seen thus far. Also Talia back story, and thwarting a plan to awaken an old evil. I'm for it.
It might be ridiculous to be so spoiler conscious three books in, I know, but I actually read reviews on all the books in a series before I buy the first book. Because nothing sucks more than starting a series and then hating it halfway through. Or hating the ending (I'm not naming names *cough*GemmaDoyle*cough*)
If you read the first two Princess novels and liked them you will probably like this book. Unless you hate Talia in which case something is wrong with you.
If you have not read the first two books, the first is called [b:The Stepsister Scheme|3598195|The Stepsister Scheme (Princess, #1)|Jim C. Hines|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1305016198s/3598195.jpg|3640889] and I suggest you buy it immediately.
Also The Lady of The Red Hood was a BAMF. I'm not going to spoil what Jim C. Hines does with her character but it was such an original departure from what we normally see with a little red riding hood character.
We also see some forward motion carry over from [b:The Mermaid's Madness|6333584|The Mermaid's Madness (Princess, #2)|Jim C. Hines|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1305016508s/6333584.jpg|6519338] now that Snow knows about Talia's feelings.
In Red Hood's Revenge we see Talia returning to her homeland with Snow, Danielle plus a certain assassin. We get some more fabulous world building as we explore the religion and fairy/human relationships which are very different from what we've seen thus far. Also Talia back story, and thwarting a plan to awaken an old evil. I'm for it.
It might be ridiculous to be so spoiler conscious three books in, I know, but I actually read reviews on all the books in a series before I buy the first book. Because nothing sucks more than starting a series and then hating it halfway through. Or hating the ending (I'm not naming names *cough*GemmaDoyle*cough*)
If you read the first two Princess novels and liked them you will probably like this book. Unless you hate Talia in which case something is wrong with you.
If you have not read the first two books, the first is called [b:The Stepsister Scheme|3598195|The Stepsister Scheme (Princess, #1)|Jim C. Hines|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1305016198s/3598195.jpg|3640889] and I suggest you buy it immediately.
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Earth (The Book): A Visitor's Guide to the Human Race
Sam Means, Jason Ross, Jo Miller, John Oliver, Josh Lieb, Wyatt Cenac, Daniel Radosh, Elliott Kalan, Tim Carvell, Rich Bloomquist, David Javerbaum, Jon Stewart, Rory Albanese, Hallie Haglund, Steve Bodow, Kevin Bleyer, J.R. Havlan
I might be a little biased, The Daily Show is one of my favorite things and Jon Stewart is, well let's put it this way, when I daydream about being famous I'm always being interviewed by Jon Stewart.
So anyway, about the book. Not gonna lie I could have gone my whole like without a diagram of Larry King naked. And I don't agree with 100% of the points the book is trying to make. But it was entertaining and a good piece of satire (as always). The textbook binding and format gave me flashbacks to high school. Some chapters definitely shined brighter than others, but overall very funny and yes at times, thought provoking.
Great coffee table read...as long as your guests have a sense of humor.
So anyway, about the book. Not gonna lie I could have gone my whole like without a diagram of Larry King naked. And I don't agree with 100% of the points the book is trying to make. But it was entertaining and a good piece of satire (as always). The textbook binding and format gave me flashbacks to high school. Some chapters definitely shined brighter than others, but overall very funny and yes at times, thought provoking.
Great coffee table read...as long as your guests have a sense of humor.
There's a lot I want to talk about, but I also don't want to give anything away. I guess the best way to describe this book is that, while circumstances and execution are different, Snow Queen parallels with [b:The Stepsister Scheme|3598195|The Stepsister Scheme (Princess, #1)|Jim C. Hines|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1305016198s/3598195.jpg|3640889]bringing the story full circle in a lot of ways. As someone who really loved this series I appreciated that.
Toward the beginning there was a character/plot development (no spoilers!) that had me giving the side eye going "well that's awfully convenient" but having finished the book I concede that it does make sense. I wish I could talk more about it but it's a pretty HUGE spoiler so I'll refrain.
The end of a series, especially one you really enjoy, is always bittersweet. This one especially. Bring a box of tissues, have your BFF on standby for a hug (you'll need it) and dive in.
Toward the beginning there was a character/plot development (no spoilers!) that had me giving the side eye going "well that's awfully convenient" but having finished the book I concede that it does make sense. I wish I could talk more about it but it's a pretty HUGE spoiler so I'll refrain.
The end of a series, especially one you really enjoy, is always bittersweet. This one especially. Bring a box of tissues, have your BFF on standby for a hug (you'll need it) and dive in.
Cinderella has been done so many times and so many different ways that it can get kind of old after a while.
There are some pretty cool things that Malinda Lo does different though which is enough to make it fresh. To me at least.
The best part of the story to me was the obsessive love is not True Love message. Which please don't get me wrong I actually liked Twilight but as a one time deal kind of thing. Not as a 'now every teen book must contain a love triangle wherein the girl will be followed and the object of unyielding attention which is a good thing because omg LOVE'
Also real fairies.
Also Malindo Lo creates her own mythology with the Huntress, (also the name of her prequel which was pretty good)
On many levels it's a Cinderella story yes. But on a deeper level it shows a girl suffering from loss, depression and abuse and how love, the giving of it and the receiving, can save a life. End of cliche gushing. It's an awesome book and you should read it right away.
There are some pretty cool things that Malinda Lo does different though which is enough to make it fresh. To me at least.
The best part of the story to me was the obsessive love is not True Love message. Which please don't get me wrong I actually liked Twilight but as a one time deal kind of thing. Not as a 'now every teen book must contain a love triangle wherein the girl will be followed and the object of unyielding attention which is a good thing because omg LOVE'
Also real fairies.
Also Malindo Lo creates her own mythology with the Huntress, (also the name of her prequel which was pretty good)
On many levels it's a Cinderella story yes. But on a deeper level it shows a girl suffering from loss, depression and abuse and how love, the giving of it and the receiving, can save a life. End of cliche gushing. It's an awesome book and you should read it right away.
When a stranger is found dead in her family's cucumber batch, 11 year-old Flavia de Luce, Chemist extraordinaire with a special love of poison, takes it upon herself to crack the case.
The novel is set in 1950 in the English countryside so it's both quaint and troublesome at times. (Yellowface, really was it necessary? Also Flavia, I know colonialism is still a thing in 1950 but calm down)
The characters, especially Flavia who narrates, are colorful and interesting. The action was well paced and the mystery, while a touch predictable, was nonetheless compelling.
I will be reading more of Miss de Luce's exploits in the future.
The novel is set in 1950 in the English countryside so it's both quaint and troublesome at times. (Yellowface, really was it necessary? Also Flavia, I know colonialism is still a thing in 1950 but calm down)
The characters, especially Flavia who narrates, are colorful and interesting. The action was well paced and the mystery, while a touch predictable, was nonetheless compelling.
I will be reading more of Miss de Luce's exploits in the future.
Human hackers have inadvertently crashed the wicked Queen's magic mirror. Chaos ensues.
It was an interesting ride, that's for sure. Lots of characters all jumbled up and criss crossing paths. It's a pretty clever idea having fairytale land as a computer operated dimension. Some of the references are a bit dated as one reviewer mentioned but it doesn't ruin the story at all. The humor is very British and dry which is fine by me, and the ending was kind of a disappointment, actually pretty dark which was a bit jarring tonally. But overall it was pretty enjoyable.
It was an interesting ride, that's for sure. Lots of characters all jumbled up and criss crossing paths. It's a pretty clever idea having fairytale land as a computer operated dimension. Some of the references are a bit dated as one reviewer mentioned but it doesn't ruin the story at all. The humor is very British and dry which is fine by me, and the ending was kind of a disappointment, actually pretty dark which was a bit jarring tonally. But overall it was pretty enjoyable.