Review: Night of the Dragon

Night of the Dragon by Richard A. Knaak
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the story of Deathwing's lingering influence within Grim Batol. It was decent story. Parts of the fights/battles seems to drag on and on, but overall it was a great addition to the lore.

I read this book as part of the PopSugar Reading Challenge 2018 - A book with a time of day in the title.

Also, the Goodreads Twitter prompt #3 - Read a book that features a dragon.

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Review: Goodbye Christopher Robin: A. A. Milne and the Making of Winnie-the-Pooh

Goodbye Christopher Robin: A. A. Milne and the Making of Winnie-the-Pooh by Ann Thwaite
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This book was really disappointing. Based on the description, you might expect to get a look into the relationship between A. A. Milne and Christopher Robin. Unfortunately, only the afterword really addresses this. The rest of the book is about A. A. Milne from birth to death and him getting paid for his work.

Another disappointment with this book is that it is an abridged version of a previous biography. You do not learn this until you have read the Introduction/Before You Begin sections. Had I known, I might have read the other book instead.

This book was painfully slow, so maybe the abridged version was the better option. I had intended to read it on Winnie The Pooh day, but I had to put the book down every so often.

I still hold out hope that the movie will be better.

I read this book as part of the PopSugar Reading Challenge 2018 - A novel based on a real person.

Also, the Goodreads Twitter prompt #4 - Read a book with a name in the title.

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Review: The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas

The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas by John Boyne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a fantastic book. Having seen the movie before the book, I had already know the references Bruno was mispronouncing. Still, the book is just as haunting as the movie.

I read this book as part of the PopSugar Reading Challenge 2018 - A book made into a movie that you've already seen.

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Review: Alice in Wonderland (Illustrated and Unabridged): plus FREE audiobook

Alice in Wonderland (Illustrated and Unabridged): plus FREE audiobook by Lewis Carroll
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I am really not sure how I fell about this one. I think I might have enjoy this better if I understood the wordplay. I may have to find an annotated version to see if I enjoy this book. I did not hate this story, but I did not like it much either.

I read this book as part of the PopSugar Reading Challenge 2018 - A book mentioned in another book (Mentioned in If Books Could Kill)

Also, the Goodreads Twitter prompt #2 - Read a Victorian Classic.

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Review: If Books Could Kill

If Books Could Kill by Kate Carlisle
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book had me in stitches. Brooklyn's mother is a gem. It was a good thing I was reading this with no one around as I was laughing out loud. This was a good end of the week book.

I read this book as part of the PopSugar Reading Challenge 2018 - Your favorite prompt from the 2015, 2016, or 2017 Popsugar reading challenges. (2017 - Cat on the cover.)

Also, the Goodreads Twitter prompt #1 - Read a book with a blue cover.

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Review: The Last Thing She Ever Did

The Last Thing She Ever Did by Gregg Olsen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I received a copy of this book from a Goodreads Giveaway in exchange for an honest review.

Well, that was a wild ride. I'm still thinking about this book. It was a super fast read. I would have read this in one sitting if work and real life didn't interrupt me. This was my first Gregg Olsen book. I will definitely be reading more from this author.

I read this book as part of the PopSugar Reading Challenge 2018 - A book that's published in 2018.

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Review: The Girl in the Tower

The Girl in the Tower by Katherine Arden
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was an excellent follow up to The Bear and the Nightingale. Once the book got going, it was really hard to put down. I read the majority of it in one sitting. I am really looking forward to the conclusion of the trilogy.

I read this book as part of the PopSugar Reading Challenge 2018 - The next book in a series you started.

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