My favourite aspect with these books is the way they show off a culture that I know almost nothing about. While reading, I was also googling fruits, lMy favourite aspect with these books is the way they show off a culture that I know almost nothing about. While reading, I was also googling fruits, locations, and other things to help me piece together the lives of these characters. It was such a fun experience. I enjoyed book one more, but book two was smoother in terms of execution. I really think that these books deserve more attention. They highlight a beautiful country and have such fun stories. I am sad that there are no more. I would read a lot more right now if I could.
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My favourite aspect with these books is the way they show off a culture that I know almost nothing about. While reading, I was also googling fruits, locations, and other things to help me piece together the lives of these characters. It was such a fun experience. I enjoyed book one more, but book two was smoother in terms of execution. I really think that these books deserve more attention. They highlight a beautiful country and have such fun stories. I am sad that there are no more. I would read a lot more right now if I could....more
This is an epic little sci-fi book. It's really big for something so small. The size of the story is not to be underestimated. I really hope we get soThis is an epic little sci-fi book. It's really big for something so small. The size of the story is not to be underestimated. I really hope we get something more in this world. ...more
As far as children's fantasy goes, this is definitely something they would love. As far as I see it from a 15 yr old perspective, I wish this was arounAs far as children's fantasy goes, this is definitely something they would love. As far as I see it from a 15 yr old perspective, I wish this was around when I was younger.
The Key Quest is a fun adventure in Arestana, the funniest fantasy world I have ever read. It is filled with the funnest animals and ways of defeating the monsters. Instead of killing them, there's always another way to do it. Shawn has a really fun writing style that forms it all perfectly in your head. I hope he goes to YA soon because his writing is so fun. It was like a huge dad joke book. I know the author and he is a dad, so this is probably why everything in the book was that "Why am I laughing and finding this funny?" humor.
Shawn, you have introduced a very fun world to my head. I hope to read the next book eventually. I read this in one day and I have zero regrets.
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As far as children's fantasy goes, this is definitely something they would love. As far as I see it from a 15 yr old perspective, I wish this was around when I was younger.
The Key Quest is a fun adventure in Arestana, the funniest fantasy world I have ever read. It is filled with the funnest animals and ways of defeating the monsters. Instead of killing them, there's always another way to do it. Shawn has a really fun writing style that forms it all perfectly in your head. I hope he goes to YA soon because his writing is so fun. It was like a huge dad joke book. I know the author and he is a dad, so this is probably why everything in the book was that "Why am I laughing and finding this funny?" humor.
Shawn, you have introduced a very fun world to my head. I hope to read the next book eventually. I read this in one day and I have zero regrets....more
Seems like the world is over. I'm curious to see where this series goes. It's interesting reading a book that feels like the end. Everything is a deadSeems like the world is over. I'm curious to see where this series goes. It's interesting reading a book that feels like the end. Everything is a dead end, everyone is dying, the cast gets smaller...but this is just the beginning. I didn't really form connections to any of the characters (which is great since...a lot of them are gone now haha) but I think I would if I kept going. ...more
Three stories in one. Two were five stars, one was four stars. They were all fantastic. This is the type of book I wanted to read. It’s about aliens aThree stories in one. Two were five stars, one was four stars. They were all fantastic. This is the type of book I wanted to read. It’s about aliens and evil and confusion. Reading about aliens invading earth…from the POV of the aliens, is so unique and cool.
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Three stories in one. Two were five stars, one was four stars. They were all fantastic. This is the type of book I wanted to read. It’s about aliens and evil and confusion. Reading about aliens invading earth…from the POV of the aliens, is so unique and cool....more
This book is a great resource. It's hard to read all the way through because it's dense and not set up with great readability, but the content is soliThis book is a great resource. It's hard to read all the way through because it's dense and not set up with great readability, but the content is solid. It's all interviews with different people involved with refugees or the refugees themselves. It offers a lot of perspective. It's heavy. Very heavy. I had to put it down at some points because of how heavy it was. I will be keeping this one on hand because it's an important book to be able to reference. ...more
This is the perfect YA witchy book to pick up this fall. Ava Caldwell ties this fun story together with beautiful writing and a great cast of characteThis is the perfect YA witchy book to pick up this fall. Ava Caldwell ties this fun story together with beautiful writing and a great cast of characters. I thoroughly enjoyed my time with this and I can't wait to see what she writes next. ...more
This is quite a heartwarming look at the beginning of a very unique career. I read this a couple days after seeing Lindsey Stirling perform. To match This is quite a heartwarming look at the beginning of a very unique career. I read this a couple days after seeing Lindsey Stirling perform. To match these words to her performance were amazing. I also got to meet her and I think she doesn’t have the same connection to her fans as she once did, but I appreciate her for who she is and what she did for me during my younger years. Her music has always been a bright space for me. ...more
I read this in the aisle of Powells and ended up buying it because I need to annotate it. I then reread it a few hours later because this is really stI read this in the aisle of Powells and ended up buying it because I need to annotate it. I then reread it a few hours later because this is really sticking with me. It’s not a complicated essay. It’s full of rather easy ideas, all things considered…but it’s really well done. It makes me think. ...more
Junki Ito has been on my TBR for a long time. I finally picked up one of his titles and I had so much fun. Madonna was my favourite in this collectionJunki Ito has been on my TBR for a long time. I finally picked up one of his titles and I had so much fun. Madonna was my favourite in this collection. I think it was the creepiest. That said, each story captivated me and gave me slight chills. I’m really looking forward to reading more Junji Ito!...more
This novella has one of the most exciting universes I’ve read in a while. I would love a full length novel set here. There’s so much potential for ploThis novella has one of the most exciting universes I’ve read in a while. I would love a full length novel set here. There’s so much potential for plot and conflict.
But this is perfect as it is! I am really excited to have read it. ...more
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