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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">For those of you unaware, Comicpalooza is an incredible convention held every year in Houston, Texas. This will be my third year attending and I say without hesitation it is my favorite con to attend. They have a bit of everything from fantastic guests from the film industry to amazing authors. This year's guest list includes some big names such as Emilia Clarke from Game of Thrones, Grant Gustin from The Flash, and authors Timothy Zahn and Wesley Chu. </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I had the opportunity to meet Timothy Zahn a couple years ago and he was an absolute delight! He created the character Mara Jade whom I costume as a member of The 501st Legion and Rebel Legion. For Wesley Chu I'm thrilled to meet him as I am about to start reading The Red Scrolls of Magic, which he collaborated with Cassandra Clare to write. Literature events featured this year are author panels, fan roundtables, read and critique sessions for aspiring writers, and a character-building springboard writing workshop. </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I'm really excited about this years convention and to meet other like-minded individuals. It'll be a blast! </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I still can't believe I got to meet author Lev Grossman a couple years ago at Comicpalooza.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Aspiring writer's may want to check these panels out:</span></b></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: "merriweather" , "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">Frey, Ovie, Juniper, and Runa are the Boneless Mercies—girls hired to kill quickly, quietly, and mercifully. But Frey is weary of the death trade and, having been raised on the heroic sagas of her people, dreams of a bigger life. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: "merriweather" , "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">When she hears of an unstoppable monster ravaging a nearby town, Frey decides this is the Mercies' one chance out. The fame and fortune of bringing down such a beast would ensure a new future for all the Mercies. In fact, her actions may change the story arc of women everywhere.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: "merriweather" , "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">Full of fierce girls, bloodlust, tenuous alliances, and unapologetic quests for glory, this elegantly spun tale challenges the power of storytelling—and who gets to be the storyteller. Perfect for fans of Maggie Stiefvater, V.E. Schwab, and Heidi Heilig.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; text-align: justify;">Let's start from the beginning. I dove into this book with specific expectations and they were met and then some. April Genevieve Tucholke has a vivid writing style that draws you in and doesn't release you until you've finished reading. The Boneless Mercies features several strong female characters which made my heart soar with joy. The dynamic between the characters Frey, Runa, Juniper, and Ovie along with their male companion Trigve make for an incredible group of wanderers. I am left wondering though if there is a bit more between Frey and Trigve than a close friendship. I have been intrigued by the story of Beowulf for quite some time so it was great to see this new spin on the tale. The girls start off as Boneless Mercies in which they give merciful deaths for coin but eventually decide to leave that path to seek glory. Now, I'm not going to sugarcoat this. There are many losses along the way with a bittersweet ending, but that's what makes a story seem more real right? There needs to be a balance in life and death, in joy and sadness. Even the giantess had me feeling for her in the end. What may seem like the most evil villain, could in fact feel justified on their end and in a way Logafell was. This story captivated me! I hope there will be a second book because I need to know what the Cut-Queen will do next...</span><span style="color: #181818; font-family: "merriweather" , "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14px;">.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #454545; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Several months back I discovered Jessica Leake's work in the incredible Beyond a Darkened Shore. While Through the White Wood isn't quite a sequel, it does take place in the same world and we even see characters from Beyond a Darkened Shore which was very satisfying. This book immediately hooked me within the first page. The two main characters Katya and Sasha are extremely compelling and supported by many equally great characters. I felt deeply for Katya and her feeling of being an outsider and enjoyed watching her strengthen to finally accepting her powers. Everything that occurred was gradual and at a believable pace which I think is important in a story. If things happen too fast it can really hurt things such as the genuine growth of relationships between all of the characters. When Katya met the prince she really wanted nothing to do with his war and had no idea how deeply it would affect her world. I found I warmed to the prince at about the same pace as her and when they finally came to understand one another it was all the more rewarding. Some other characters of note that I enjoyed were Kharan, Ivan, Boris, and of course Elation. Oh Elation, how the story of her eagle broke and touched my heart! I could not put this book down and highly recommend it to those with an interest in all things fantasy!</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: "merriweather" , "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">Three years ago an event destroyed the small city of Poughkeepsie, forever changing reality within its borders. Strange manifestations and lethal dangers now await anyone who enters the Spill Zone. Addison got close enough to the Spill Zone to touch it, literally. She survived the encounter, but came back changed.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: "merriweather" , "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">It turns out she's not alone. North Korea has its own Spill Zone, and a young man named Don Jae is the only one who made it out alive. Alive, but changed. Now Addison, Don Jae, and, curiously, a rag doll named Vespertine, share an unholy bond and uncanny powers.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: "merriweather" , "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">From Scott Westerfeld, the inspired imagination behind the </span><i style="caret-color: rgb(24, 24, 24); color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">New York Times</i><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: "merriweather" , "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;"> bestsellers </span><i style="caret-color: rgb(24, 24, 24); color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">Uglies</i><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: "merriweather" , "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;"> and </span><i style="caret-color: rgb(24, 24, 24); color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">Leviathan</i><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: "merriweather" , "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">, comes </span><i style="caret-color: rgb(24, 24, 24); color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">The Broken Vow</i><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: "merriweather" , "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">, the second volume of our highly anticipated new graphic novel series.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #454545; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Filled with possessed dolls, animals, and people, Spill Zone is quite the creepy treat! The relationship between sisters Addison and Lexa starts off sweet, but completely morphs when Addison realizes Lexa's doll Vespertine is actually talking to her and that Vespertine caused the deaths of their parents. Throughout the books so far there are a lot of wheels rolling behind the scenes in which several people are messing with the zones and making things worse. Yes, I said zones! Don Jae, a character we met in book one comes from a town that the same thing happened in. Later on when Addison meets Don Jae we realize there is a lot more going on than meets the eye and he shows this to Addison when they visit her zone. I found the artwork and writing style to really compliment each other and can't stop myself from flipping though the pages to admire it even after finishing it. The colors used are so vibrant and the characters feel absolutely real. </span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #454545; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I had a blast reading the first two books in this series of graphic novels and hope there will be more. </span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This series really sucks you in!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: "lato" , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">Scott Westerfeld is a New York Times bestselling author of YA. He was born in the Texas and now lives in Sydney and New York City. In 2001, Westerfeld married fellow author Justine Larbalestier.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: "lato" , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">He is best know for the Uglies and Leviathan series, and his next book, Afterworlds, comes out September 23, 2014.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #454545; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(69, 69, 69);">Be Prepared </span>instantly caught my attention from page one and I finished it quickly in one sitting! The story of Vera and everything she goes through to try to make friends is completely relatable. I really enjoyed the dark humor in this novel and the fantastic artwork! This is the perfect summer read for all ages! In all honesty I was having some Adams Family Values feels while reading it. This story teaches that it's better to have one true friend than many fake friends. I can't wait to check out more of Vera Brosgol's work!</span></div>
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Victoriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03737348850063563692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6405577245870278011.post-83874428688846375242018-04-22T08:00:00.000-05:002018-04-22T16:01:39.005-05:00TV Series Review: Salvation<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirPg1heWfbUV_SJdWhP0QVGsoP42CI134l5gOTXkgP9QnmWhP-5qYw43p50bVQrdUc3jS-itgYja90dyi7A7Xyq-UrrdVT5W_deqSyDB0qM1Fe1rs210rLmp1wKdbes_ITnFIUrdyaGg0/s1600/MV5BYzdmMzVhNDctY2QxYS00OTQyLWI0N2EtODdmNDA3M2YwMTQ0XkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNDY2NDU1MzA%2540._V1_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="680" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirPg1heWfbUV_SJdWhP0QVGsoP42CI134l5gOTXkgP9QnmWhP-5qYw43p50bVQrdUc3jS-itgYja90dyi7A7Xyq-UrrdVT5W_deqSyDB0qM1Fe1rs210rLmp1wKdbes_ITnFIUrdyaGg0/s320/MV5BYzdmMzVhNDctY2QxYS00OTQyLWI0N2EtODdmNDA3M2YwMTQ0XkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNDY2NDU1MzA%2540._V1_.jpg" width="217" /></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">I don't often review television shows. Honestly, it takes a lot to make me want to. I recently stumbled upon the show Salvation and binged it nonstop. Salvation is a science fiction show that centers around a potential world killing asteroid on a direct path to Earth. With very little time to stop the asteroid and the United States on the brink of war, time is running out to save human kind. I found the writing for this show reasonably believable and able to be felt on a deep level. Of course, to go with great writing you also need an outstanding cast. Among the cast are Charlie Rowe, Santiago Cabrera, Jennifer Finnigan, and Ian Anthony Dale. The brilliant John Noble also has a recurring role. Salvation makes you start to reflect on the concept of time and how much you have left. I do that pretty frequently and this show just made me do that once again. What would you do if you knew exactly how many days you had left to live? Would you panic and give up, would you go be with your loved ones, or would you continue to fight and have hope when there is so little left in the world? There is so much pain and suffering in our world today and I hope that this show will inspire people to look for the good and see the beauty. My way of dealing with all the hate has been to not spend as much time on platforms such as facebook where I see so much ugliness. I still go on there, but I don't live on it like I once did. It's been liberating.</span></div>
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Victoriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03737348850063563692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6405577245870278011.post-39687214467830181762018-03-22T22:59:00.000-05:002018-03-22T23:01:11.332-05:00Book Review: Out of the Blue by Sophie Cameron<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Release Date: May 15th, 2018<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: "merriweather" , "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14px;">Ten days after Jaya Mackenzie’s mum dies, angels start falling from the sky. Smashing down to earth at extraordinary speeds, wings bent, faces contorted, not a single one has survived.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: "merriweather" , "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14px;">Hysteria mounting with every Being that drops, Jaya’s father uproots the family to Edinburgh intent on catching one alive. But Jaya can’t stand this obsession and, struggling to make sense of her mother’s sudden death and her own role on that fateful day, she’s determined to stay out of it.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: "merriweather" , "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14px;">When her best friend disappears and her father’s mania spirals, things hit rock bottom and it’s at that moment something extraordinary happens: An angel lands right at Jaya’s feet, and it’s alive. Finally she is forced to acknowledge just how significant these celestial beings are.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: "merriweather" , "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14px;">Set against the backdrop of the frenzied Edinburgh festival, OUT OF THE BLUE tackles questions of grief and guilt and fear over who we really are. But it’s also about love and acceptance and finding your place in this world as angels drop out of another.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #181818; font-family: "merriweather" , "georgia" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">I was sent an early copy of this </span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #454545; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">from Fierce Reads in exchange for an honest review.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #454545; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">To say that this writer is brilliant would be an understatement. Out of the Blue is so raw and full of emotion. It takes a lot to hit me in the way that this story did and I can't wait to read more of Sophie's work. The main character struggles with misplaced guilt and regret throughout the book and I can relate to that. We all struggle with that though, right? There are key moments in all of our lives that you look back on and say, "What if I had done things differently?" WHAT IF? I struggle with this constantly and this very realistic story with a touch of fantasy really got me thinking. I think it's great that books such as this exist and feel that it fits a wide audience. While this story seems like it will turn out one way it surprises you in the most beautiful way.</span></span></span><br />
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Victoriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03737348850063563692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6405577245870278011.post-90708748627144992372018-03-08T14:31:00.000-06:002018-03-08T14:32:35.301-06:00Book Review: The Supervillain and Me by Danielle Banas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In Abby Hamilton’s world, superheroes do more than just stop crime and save cats stuck in trees―they also drink milk straight from the carton and hog the television remote. Abby’s older brother moonlights as the famous Red Comet, but without powers of her own, following in his footsteps has never crossed her mind.</div>
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After saving Abby from an attempted mugging, Morriston’s fledgling supervillain Iron Phantom convinces her that he’s not as evil as everyone says, and that their city is under a vicious new threat. As Abby follows him deeper into their city’s darkest secrets, she comes to learn that heroes can’t always be trusted, and sometimes it’s the good guys who wear black.</div>
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Chosen by readers like you for Macmillan's young adult imprint Swoon Reads, <span style="font-style: italic;">The Supervillain and Me</span> is a hilarious, sweet, and action-packed novel by debut author Danielle Banas that proves no one is perfect, not even superheroes.</div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #454545; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I always gravitate towards superhero stories and this definitely didn't disappoint. I could not put this book down! When I started it I felt like I knew who the guy behind the mask was and I am so glad I was wrong. I enjoyed the progression of every character and the ending. Hopefully there's a second book soon because I need more! I also need and Iron Phantom artwork in my life...I'm just saying. *wink wink* I won't post spoilers as this hasn't been released yet, but if you like superhero stories I believe you will enjoy this. The Supervillain and Me felt in many ways reminiscent of the Playstation show Powers and I loved that show. Danielle's writing style is fun and easy to follow and I definitely think you all should check her out! Since this comes out on my birthday I may have to put a finished copy of this on my wish list.</span></span></span><br />
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Victoriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03737348850063563692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6405577245870278011.post-5389418276781090242018-02-28T22:43:00.000-06:002018-02-28T23:02:35.183-06:00Book Review: ANIMUS by Antoine Revoy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The residents of a quiet Japanese neighborhood have slowly come to realize that inauspicious, paranormal forces are at play in the most unlikely of places: the local playground. Two friends, a young boy and girl, resolve to exorcise the evil that inhabit it, including a snaggle-toothed monster.</div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #454545; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">In the same day that I received this, I immediately dove in! </span></span><span style="color: #454545; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Being a fan of dark tales and Japanese comics told me right away that I would love it. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">After finishing this I am left very confused, yet intrigued. Most of the time I hate when stories leave me wondering what happened, but I think that is what makes this so special. It's not fluffy at all and can </span><span style="color: #454545; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">definitely give some chills. This is a quick and fun read that I really enjoyed. Also, the artwork is gorgeous! Seriously though, what just happened ? ? ?</span></span></div>
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Victoriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03737348850063563692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6405577245870278011.post-35105108727559001472018-01-31T17:03:00.000-06:002018-01-31T17:03:22.533-06:00Book Review: Princesses Behaving Badly by Linda Rodriguez McRobbie<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: "merriweather" , "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14px;">You think you know her story. You’ve read the Brothers Grimm, you’ve watched the Disney cartoons, you cheered as these virtuous women lived happily ever after. But the lives of real princesses couldn’t be more different. Sure, many were graceful and benevolent leaders—but just as many were ruthless in their quest for power, and all of them had skeletons rattling in their royal closets. Princess Stephanie von Hohenlohe was a Nazi spy. Empress Elizabeth of the Austro-Hungarian empire slept wearing a mask of raw veal. Princess Olga of Kiev murdered thousands of men, and Princess Rani Lakshmibai waged war on the battlefield, charging into combat with her toddler son strapped to her back. </span><i style="color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;">Princesses Behaving Badly</i><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: "merriweather" , "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14px;"> offers minibiographies of all these princesses and dozens more. It’s a fascinating read for history buffs, feminists, and anyone seeking a different kind of bedtime story.</span></div>
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Victoriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03737348850063563692noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6405577245870278011.post-86604519462839779452018-01-27T21:41:00.001-06:002018-01-27T21:41:19.755-06:00Book Review: Batman: Nightwalker by Marie Lu<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">Before he was Batman, he was Bruce Wayne. A reckless boy willing to break the rules for a girl who may be his worst enemy.</span><br style="color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;" /><br style="color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;" /><b style="color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">The Nightwalkers are terrorizing Gotham City, and Bruce Wayne is next on their list.</b><br style="color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;" /><br style="color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">One by one, the city's elites are being executed as their mansions' security systems turn against them, trapping them like prey. Meanwhile, Bruce is turning eighteen and about to inherit his family's fortune, not to mention the keys to Wayne Enterprises and all the tech gadgetry his heart could ever desire. But after a run-in with the police, he's forced to do community service at Arkham Asylum, the infamous prison that holds the city's most brutal criminals.</span><br style="color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;" /><br style="color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;" /><b style="color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">Madeleine Wallace is a brilliant killer . . . and Bruce's only hope.</b><br style="color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;" /><br style="color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">In Arkham, Bruce meets Madeleine, a brilliant girl with ties to the Nightwalkers. What is she hiding? And why will she speak only to Bruce? Madeleine is the mystery Bruce must unravel. But is he getting her to divulge her secrets, or is he feeding her the information she needs to bring Gotham City to its knees? Bruce will walk the dark line between trust and betrayal as the Nightwalkers circle closer.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: "merriweather" , "georgia" , serif; text-align: left;">Set in Appalachia, </span><em style="color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; text-align: left;">Krampus the Yule Lord</em><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: "merriweather" , "georgia" , serif; text-align: left;"> is a twisted fairytale about a failed West Virginia songwriter who gets ensnared on Christmas Eve in an eternal war between a not-so-saintly Saint Nick and his dark enemy Krampus, aka Black Peter, an ancient trickster demon. </span><em style="color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; text-align: left;">Krampus the Yule Lord</em><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: "merriweather" , "georgia" , serif; text-align: left;"> is Gregory Maguire (</span><em style="color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; text-align: left;">Wicked</em><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: "merriweather" , "georgia" , serif; text-align: left;">) meets Susanna Clarke (</span><em style="color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; text-align: left;">Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell</em><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: "merriweather" , "georgia" , serif; text-align: left;">) in the realm of Guillermo Del Toro’s </span><em style="color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; text-align: left;">Pan’s Labyrinth</em><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: "merriweather" , "georgia" , serif; text-align: left;">, as Clive Barker (</span><em style="color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; text-align: left;">Mr. B. Gone</em><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: "merriweather" , "georgia" , serif; text-align: left;">) works his dark sorcery from the shadows. Once again featuring Brom’s chillingly beautiful artwork throughout, </span><em style="color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; text-align: left;">Krampus the Yule Lord</em><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: "merriweather" , "georgia" , serif; text-align: left;"> is a feast of wonder straight from the kitchen of Sweeney Todd.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: "merriweather" , "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14px;">Prosper is the only unexceptional Redding in his old and storied family history — that is, until he discovers the demon living inside him. Turns out Prosper's great-great-great-great-great-something grandfather made — and then broke — a contract with a malefactor, a demon who exchanges fortune for eternal servitude. And, weirdly enough, four-thousand-year-old Alastor isn't exactly the forgiving type. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: "merriweather" , "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;">I was</span><b style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: merriweather, georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;"> </b><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: "merriweather" , "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;">sent an early copy of this for review from Disney Books and I must say, it was one of my top reads of the year!</span></div>
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The Crowns of Croswald is centered around an orphan teenager named Ivy Lovely who discovers she has magical powers. This is a beautiful rags to riches story full of whimsy. What I really enjoyed the most about this book is how vividly I could picture this enchanting world. D.E. has a very melodic writing style that had me falling into this world and not wanting to resurface. I truly care for the characters in this book, most especially Ivy, Fyn, and Rebecca. Croswald is quite different from other magical worlds. I would love to get into the minds of the Hairies and learn more about them. They are so intriguing! The Dark Queen and the Cloaked Brood were truly frightening and I can't wait to find out more about these mysterious villains. I also enjoyed the professors at the Halls of Ivy. Ivory Lucky was very interesting to try to imagine... I hope someone draws a picture of her soon. I feel a bit uneasy with the Selector and feel that she is still hiding many secrets. One character that always had me smiling was Winsome. He played such a pivotal role in Ivy's first year at The Halls of Ivy and was so much fun. Now back to the creatures... Humboldt the dragon was hilarious! I swear, that dragon was like a spoiled lap dog by the end of the book. I wanted to drag him out of the book and take him home to feed him pies. Another creature I adored was the Shorehorse. I really hope we get to see it in the next book because it was incredible. I just feel like we'll be seeing it again. As everything unfolded at the end and much was revealed, I was devastated when I realized I'd finished the story. I did not want this book to end! In conclusion, I give this book five stars! This is exactly my kind of story and I will be on the lookout for the second book. </div>
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