How Mirka Got Her Sword by Barry Deutsch My rating: 3 of 5 stars How Mirka Got Her Sword is a good beginning to a series. My only real issue was the fact that I lack background knowledge that I'm sure would have helped explain some of the cultural references. I was able to pick … Continue reading How Mirka Got Her Sword
Tag: Middle-grade
Fighting Witch
Fighting Witch by Vic Connor My rating: 3 of 5 stars I've been reading this series out of order, so I know there were things mentioned that I didn't fully understand, but it is written in such a way that a reader is still able to enjoy the story even if they have missed something … Continue reading Fighting Witch
The Girl Who Drank the Moon
The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill My rating: 3 of 5 stars There was a lot going on in this book. In the beginning, I wasn't sure who to believe and felt like something was going on, but I wasn't sure what. The character's stories were all interwoven, and deeper than they … Continue reading The Girl Who Drank the Moon
Knighthood for Beginners
Knighthood for Beginners by Elys Dolan My rating: 3 of 5 stars This was really not what I was expecting. It was a cute story with a funny new take on dragons. I just discovered that there is another book after this one, so I'm glad I have a chance to see what happens next. … Continue reading Knighthood for Beginners
Ben Braver and the Incredible Exploding Kid
Ben Braver and the Incredible Exploding Kid by Marcus Emerson My rating: 4 of 5 stars Not going to lie, this book gets an extra star because of the cover. My first reaction was, "Wow, you're a brave kid, Ben Braver." I still giggle every time I look at it. Kepler's messing with the timeline … Continue reading Ben Braver and the Incredible Exploding Kid
City of Thirst
City of Thirst by Carrie Ryan My rating: 3 of 5 stars This series is great, but I feel really bad for Fin at this point. It's a good thing the babysitter is there and remembers Marrill plus one. I keep hoping something will happen so he will no longer have the problem, but that … Continue reading City of Thirst
Mr. Lemoncello’s All-Star Breakout Game
Mr. Lemoncello's All-Star Breakout Game by Chris Grabenstein My rating: 3 of 5 stars Every time I read one of the books in this series, I wish the library was real. The new characters brought something to the story without taking a lot of focus away from the main characters. They were fleshed out enough … Continue reading Mr. Lemoncello’s All-Star Breakout Game
The Moon Stealers and the Quest for the Silver Bough
The Moon Stealers and the Quest for the Silver Bough by Tim Flanagan My rating: 3 of 5 stars This book jumps back and forth between MI6 and their investigation and the kids trying to find Peter with the help of an unexpected ally. My thoughts were all over the place while reading, and I … Continue reading The Moon Stealers and the Quest for the Silver Bough
Sal and Gabi Break the Universe
Sal and Gabi Break the Universe by Carlos Hernandez My rating: 3 of 5 stars I don't know what I was expecting from this book, but this was a wild ride from start to finish. I appreciate that it wasn't just some book where the kids go on some adventure, but the kids are dealing … Continue reading Sal and Gabi Break the Universe
The Fire Within
The Fire Within by Chris d'Lacey My rating: 3 of 5 stars This is the second time I've read this book. I really like this series, the ending just kind of confused me, so I'm giving it another shot. The Last Dragon Chronicles mixes fantasy with reality. There are fantasy aspects, but then the reader … Continue reading The Fire Within
The Furious Reader 