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TITLE: The Shadow Queen AUTHOR: CJ REDWINE PUBLICATION: 2016 PAGES: 406 RATING: 5 GENRE: FANTASY, YA, FAIRYTALE RETELLINGS This is a fantastic fairytale retelling you won't forget.  This is an epic fairytale retelling complete with a princess who is fit to be Queen, a wicked/evil stepmother, some action, strong characters, lots of magic, romance, a daring journey, a strong heroine, and of course a dragon who is half dragon, half human. Who doesn't love a prince who suddenly find himself as king, and yet has a fiery secret.  Trust me when I say, this story has it all. Love, loss, courage, and the rightful heirs doing what you'd expect them to do - fighting against evil to claim what is rightfully theirs, and a whole lot more. This may be one of my favorite "snow white" retellings. I loved the authors storytelling, world building, and unforgettable characters.  I absolutely love Lorelai, and I admired her courage, and str...

TITLE:   See What I Have Done AUTHOR: Sarah Schmidt PUBLICATION: 2017 PAGES: 328 This book is a MUST read.. I read this book in literally 2 days! I hardly wanted to put it down. I have been intrigued with Lizzie Borden and couldn't wait to read a fictionalized story about her, this authors take is beautiful. The book started out slow as it just jumped right into Lizzie finding her father dead. It gave no insight or history on Lizzie Borden. I didn't know if I was going to be able to deal with the events leading up to the murders, this book really didn't cover that but only covered the days leading up to and after the murders. This story is told from 4 different view points; Emma (Lizzie's oldest sister), Bridget (The Irish maid, Benjamin (A total stranger hired by the Borden girls uncle with nefarious intentions), and Miss Lizzie Borden.  The writing on this evocative, even for having "realized" spelled wrong. There's a lot of imagery (...

TITLE: Crazy Rich Asians AUTHOR: KEVIN KWAN PUBLICATION : 2013 PAGES: 416 RATING: 5 What a wild, exhilarating, wonderful tale of love and family dysfunction set in one of the most energetic cities in Asia. Add to much money and time into the mix and the characters and this story is off like a rocket. This book is packed full of drama, romance, laughs. This book is a definite page turn (that's an understatement really). I thoroughly enjoyed this book and I already have number two on its way. I suggest to keep flash cards or notebook handy to write down all the "Asian" words they give you in the book along with the meaning. I found that very helpful. I also found myself longing to know what would happen next. This book is a great book for those who may be in a reading slump.