Scookie Reviews

THE RED QUEEN by Victoria Aveyard  5 Stars   Verdict: Depth of epic fantasy, speed of YA. #2 - Glass Sword #3 - King's Cage The silver blooded are gifted, magical, and prideful. The red blooded are nothing in comparison – well, except hard workers sent to die in a war that won’t bring them any power. Mare is a skilled thief. It’s the only way she can help her poor, red-blooded family, even though they are uncomfortable with her ways. This book is all about power in society – what the many can do... What the few can destroy. Mare’s outlook starts off grim. I felt sorry for her being cast in her sister’s shadow. She clearly cared for her family and tried to do what she thought was best at the time. Unfortunately, her well meaning decisions tend to have disastrous consequences. Each chapter curves the story in a new direction. It starts fast and doesn’t hang around - just the way I love it. THE RED QUEEN had the potential depth of epic fantasy wi...

THRONE OF GLASS by Sarah J. Maas 5 Stars Verdict: This is a series I want on my shelf! Hmm, yes, this one is interesting. Dark and cunning are just how I like lead characters to be, and Celaena the assassin is exactly that. If only there were some forbidden romances and – But wait. Yes, we have two. Maybe even a future third. It’s practically a love triangle. Okay, I’ll stop that. Maas has style. Voice. Her writing is strong, and her characters even stronger in all senses of the word. I can’t wait to read the whole series, especially with such as dark leading gal to follow through it. Celaena Sardothien, notorious assassin, has spent the last few years in slavery. She’s snarky, arrogant, and lethal, which is exactly why she’s chosen by the Crown Prince to compete in a competition to become the king’s champion, or personal assassin. The third person POV also hovers over the shoulder of Dorian, a cocky and charming prince who is nothing like his ruthless father, and...

Hey everyone, The last few months have whipped by. Over Christmas, I moved into a cosy flat. It's not a time of the year I'd recommend for this sort of thing, but I'm happy to call this new place home. Mini announcement: I completed my reading challenge for 2015! I ended up reading 53/52 books last year...which is why I'm yet to finish a book this January. I need a little time off reading, which naturally means I'm writing again. THE CLEARING has exceeded my expectations too. So many of the comments have been super supportive, so thanks everyone who's taken the time to let me know. I can't believe how many people have found it and read the whole thing within a day. It even reached #5 on Wattpad in the paranormal section for a bit - I really didn't see that coming! I've edited through yet again, putting the old version to shame, or at least that's how it always feels. I could edit it endlessly, which is why I'm sliding my focus over to...