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freezin4books reviewed Monstress, Vol. 1 by Marjorie M. Liu (Monstress, #1)

Marjorie M. Liu, Marjorie Liu, Sana Takeda: Monstress, Vol. 1 (Paperback, 2016, Image Comics)

"Set in an alternate world of art deco beauty and steampunk horror, Monstress tells the …

Review of 'Monstress, Vol. 1' on 'Goodreads'

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Gorgeous art and a riveting, gory, and disturbing story. As one if the characters says "monsters are people too" - Monstress spares no one from scrutiny, and I found myself swinging between compassion and horror.

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Gorgeous art and a riveting, gory, and disturbing story. As one if the characters says "monsters are people too" - Monstress spares no one from scrutiny, and I found myself swinging between compassion and horror.

freezin4books rated The High King (The Chronicles of Prydain): 5 stars

Lloyd Alexander: The High King (The Chronicles of Prydain) (Paperback, 2006, Henry Holt and Co. BYR Paperbacks)

The High King (The Chronicles of Prydain) by Lloyd Alexander (Chronicles of Prydain (5))

freezin4books rated The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: 5 stars

Barbara Robinson: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (Paperback, 1988, HarperTrophy)

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson

The six mean Herdman kids lie, steal, smoke cigars (even the girls) and then become involved in the community Christmas …

freezin4books rated The Princess Diarist: 5 stars

The Princess Diarist

In 1976, Carrie Fisher was a teenager filming a movie, with an all-consuming crush on her costar. And it just …

freezin4books rated Swedish Folk Tales: 5 stars

John Bauer: Swedish Folk Tales (Hardcover, 2004, Floris Books)

Swedish Folk Tales by John Bauer

freezin4books reviewed Leia, Princess of Alderaan by Claudia Gray

Claudia Gray: Leia, Princess of Alderaan (2017, Disney Publishing Worldwide)

It is Leia Organa's sixteenth birthday and she participates in the traditional ceremony where she …

Review of 'Leia, Princess of Alderaan' on 'Goodreads'

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Satisfies my ongoing Princess Leia itch! Claudia Gray masterfully captures Leia's voice and perspective. Perfect for anyone who loves Star Wars.

freezin4books reviewed The Tea Dragon Society (Tea Dragon, #1) by Katie O'Neill (The Tea Dragon Society, #1)

Katie O'Neill, K. O'Neill: The Tea Dragon Society (Tea Dragon, #1) (2017)

From the award-winning author of Princess Princess Ever After comes The Tea Dragon Society, a …

Review of 'The Tea Dragon Society' on 'Goodreads'

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Simple but sweet story with delightful art. Perfect for a relaxing evening with a cup of tea. I really want a tea dragon now!

freezin4books rated Howl's Moving Castle: 5 stars

Diana Wynne Jones: Howl's Moving Castle (Paperback, 2001, Eos)

Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones (The World of Howl, #1)

As the oldest daughter, willful, outspoken Sophie knew that her life could lead to nothing but mistakes. When her father …

freezin4books reviewed Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind. by Hayao Miyazaki (Viz graphic novel)

Hayao Miyazaki: Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind. (Paperback, 2004, Viz Communications)

Princess Nausicaä and the God Warrior head to the Crypt of Shuwa to make sure …

Review of 'Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind.' on 'Goodreads'

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Gorgeous world-building. If you love his films you will love this book.

freezin4books reviewed Batgirl by Gail Simone

Review of 'Batgirl' on 'Goodreads'

5 stars

Impressive

freezin4books rated Life After Life: 5 stars

Kate Atkinson: Life After Life (2013, Little, Brown and Company)

Life After Life by Kate Atkinson

What if you could live again and again, until you got it right? On a cold and snowy night in …

freezin4books rated West with the night: 4 stars

Beryl Markham: West with the night (1983, North Point Press)

West with the night by Beryl Markham

A pioneer aviator's life in Africa.

From a letter to Maxwell Perkins: "Did you read Beryl Markham's book, …

freezin4books reviewed Nimona by ND Stevenson

ND Stevenson: Nimona (Hardcover, 2015, Turtleback Books)

"Surgida originalmente como un comic web (una historieta publicada en la red), llega ahora la …

Review of 'Nimona' on 'Goodreads'

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Delightful - sweet, funny, and surprising!

freezin4books rated File under: 13 suspicious incidents: 4 stars

Lemony Snicket: File under: 13 suspicious incidents (2014, Little, Brown and Company)

File under: 13 suspicious incidents by Lemony Snicket

freezin4books reviewed The Whispering Skull by Jonathan Stroud (Lockwood & Co., #2)

Jonathan Stroud: The Whispering Skull (Hardcover, 2014, Disney Hyperion)

In the six months since Anthony, Lucy, and George survived a night in the most …

Review of 'The Whispering Skull' on 'Goodreads'

4 stars

I read the entire book on my flight home yesterday. While I didn't enjoy the thematic arc quite as much as the first Lockwood & Co book (The Screaming Staircase) the action and horror stayed strong and the character relationships were even more engaging.