Category: Book Reviews and Releases
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Book Review: Book Thief, by Marcus Zuzak
Asking an author which book is their favorite is a complicated question. There are books that keep us on the edge of our seats, or tease us with amazingly constructed story lines. There are those that fill us with a sense of wonder and those that light a creative spark. There are those which are…
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Book Review: When We Were Very Young, by A. A. Milne
In honor of the passing of Toni Morrison, I felt it appropriate to pay her tribute by reviewing a book of poetry that has been influential to many. I know it’s not one of hers, to lend my uneducated opinion on her poetry feels like a disservice. Her writing is evocative and deep and would…
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Book Review: The Name of the Wind, by Patrick Rothfuss
There are those books that are just interesting and fun to read and there are those books where you feel something magical has happened. The Name of the Wind is the latter. I read this book a few years ago, but because it’s summer and I’m behind on my normal reading, this was the perfect…
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Book Review: Elantris, by Brandon Sanderson
Growing up, I always had a book tucked away with me in my school bag, or violin case, or carry on, or simply stuck under an arm. The epic saga of the Wheel of Time filled in the gaps between classes at high school and during longer orchestra breaks when the second violins had to…
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Book Review: Crystal King
One of the unique perks of being an author is that you tend to have a lot of author friends. These talented men and women are wonderful resources and sources of support. As a way of supporting them back, I try to read as many books from local authors as I reasonably can. This month’s…
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Book Review: Mort, by Terry Pratchett
While I try my best to branch out and read new authors as often as I can, sometimes it’s important to pick up a bit of indulgence reading. Terry Pratchett is one of my very favorites. His books are the equivalent of Cheetos and Jelly Bellies, intensely flavorful and full of surprises. Mort is no…
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Book Review: Heroes of the Valley, by Jonathan Stroud
It’s the first Wednesday of the month, which means it’s time for a book review. I listened to the audiobook of Heroes of the Valley at the end of 2018, right smack at the same time I was preparing for the launch of my book. It was a great distraction for all those times I…
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Book Review, Stonebearer’s Betrayal
Posting a full review here feels way too much like tooting my own horn, but today’s review is special. Last Friday, my oldest son job shadowed me as I went about my day as an author. He learned about free writing, work/life balance, drafting, and marketing. Watching an author work is awkward for the author…
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Sigil in Shadow by Constance Roberts
Let’s review a book, shall we? First things first, the important stuff. Sigil in Shadow is a YA fiction novel set in a time period where royal intrigues between princesses and commoners can take place. At a smidgen over 250 pages, it’s a good length and it definitely doesn’t get boring. I was given an…
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Fresh Fantasy: Shadows of Angels by L. G. Rollins
There’s nothing better than a book you can sink into, one that grabs your attention and wrestles you for your time until you finish. L. G. Rollins debut fantasy novel does just that. I have read my fair share of fantasy. I write the stuff, I owe it to myself and my future readers to…
Jodi L. Milner, Author 