Category: Fantasy

Thoughts: The Gunslinger by Stephen King

Posted on January 20, 2013 by

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The Gunslinger by Stephen King Final Verdict: 3.5 out of 4.0 YTD: 6 The Gunslinger is Book 1 in Stephen King’s self-proclaimed magnum opus, the Dark Tower series. King was heavily influenced by Tolkien’s epic fantasy, The Lord of the Rings but, though he… Continue Reading “Thoughts: The Gunslinger by Stephen King”

Category: 2013 TBR Pile Challenge, Book Review, Fantasy, Fiction, Stephen King

Thoughts: The Alchemyst by Michael Scott

Posted on January 13, 2013 by

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The Alchemyst by Michael Scott Final Verdict: 2.75 out of 4.0 YTD: 4 The Alchemyst by Michael Scott is book one in “The Secrets of The Immortal Nicholas Flamel,” a YA fantasy series often likened to Harry Potter. Sophie and Josh Newman, teenagers and… Continue Reading “Thoughts: The Alchemyst by Michael Scott”

Category: 2013 Challenges, 2013 TBR Pile Challenge, Book Review, Fantasy, Fiction, Michael Scott, Mythology, Young Adult

Review: The Golden Compass (Northern Lights) by Philip Pullman

Posted on July 27, 2012 by

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The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman Final Verdict: 3.75 out of 4.0 YTD: 27 Plot/Story: 4 – Plot/Story is interesting, believable and impactful. The Golden Compass (also known as Northern Lights and/or His Dark Materials, Book 1) is the first in the world-famous fantasy… Continue Reading “Review: The Golden Compass (Northern Lights) by Philip Pullman”

Category: 2012 Challenges, 2012 TBR Challenge, Atheism, Book Review, Fantasy, Humanism, Philip Pullman, Uncategorized, Young Adult

Review: Fablehaven by Brandon Mull

Posted on June 28, 2012 by

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Fablehaven by Brandon Mull Final Verdict: 3.0 out of 4.0 YTD: 22 Plot/Story: 3 – Plot/Story is interesting & believable. Fablehaven is book One in a 5-book series by the same name.  After a death in the family, Kendra and Seth’s parents agree to… Continue Reading “Review: Fablehaven by Brandon Mull”

Category: Book Review, Brandon Mull, Fantasy, Fiction, Middle Grade

Review: The Last Enchantment by Mary Stewart

Posted on April 24, 2012 by

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The Last Enchantment by Mary Stewart Final Verdict: 3.25 out of 4.0 YTD: 14  Plot/Story: 3 – Plot/Story is interesting & believable. The Last Enchantment is the third book in Mary Stewart’s Merlin trilogy (which later became the Arthurian Saga, with the inclusion of… Continue Reading “Review: The Last Enchantment by Mary Stewart”

Category: 2012 Challenges, Arthurian Legend, Book Review, Fantasy, Magic, Magical March, Mary Stewart, Mythology

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