Julia Quinn
I've read a number of romance novels by Julia Quinn and they are all fabulous reads. All are set during the Regency period (1800-1825 roughly) and amazingly witty. The Bridgerton novels are definitely my favorite novels as they cover the romances of the eight Bridgerton siblings. The siblings are named alphabetically; Anthony, Benedict, Collin, Daphne, Eloise, Francesca, Gregory, and Hyacinth; although the novels are not in order of the Bridgerton childrens' ages. Through out the novels there is a treasure hunt, a black croquet mallet of death, a duel (or two), a masquerade ball, a dash of malaria, a wedding stopped, and more than one special license. I would highly recommend these books to anyone with an interest in Regency England or Jane Austen or British comedy.
September 15, 2012
September 4, 2012
Mockingjay
Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
The final book in the Hunger Games trilogy was certainly the best. The plot was gripping, the characters had plenty of drama to deal with, and of course it was the final book. Everything with Peeta and Gale manages to get resolved along with President Snow and District Thirteen. I still didn't connect well with Katniss and think she could have been a little more angsty. Despite my lack of love for the characters, with the exception of Finnick, the series is quite good; although, I do think it should have been published as adult fiction since most children and young adults do not analyze the novels they read thus missing all of the social commentary.
The final book in the Hunger Games trilogy was certainly the best. The plot was gripping, the characters had plenty of drama to deal with, and of course it was the final book. Everything with Peeta and Gale manages to get resolved along with President Snow and District Thirteen. I still didn't connect well with Katniss and think she could have been a little more angsty. Despite my lack of love for the characters, with the exception of Finnick, the series is quite good; although, I do think it should have been published as adult fiction since most children and young adults do not analyze the novels they read thus missing all of the social commentary.
Bared To You
Bared To You by Sylvia Day
This novel is similar to Fifty Shades of Grey in that a newly graduated college student working as an assistant gets involved with a dominant and emotionally stunted multi-billionaire. Instead of having a BDSM relationship the characters are emotionally scarred from abuse they suffered as children. Unlike Fifty Shades of Grey the characters are more dynamic and generally more believable; except for the fact that the female character still tries to "fix" the incredibly troubled male character, just like the Fifty Shade trilogy and the Twilight quartet.
This novel is similar to Fifty Shades of Grey in that a newly graduated college student working as an assistant gets involved with a dominant and emotionally stunted multi-billionaire. Instead of having a BDSM relationship the characters are emotionally scarred from abuse they suffered as children. Unlike Fifty Shades of Grey the characters are more dynamic and generally more believable; except for the fact that the female character still tries to "fix" the incredibly troubled male character, just like the Fifty Shade trilogy and the Twilight quartet.
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