Been Doing Quite a Bit of Reading...

Book Review: Because it is My Blood by Gabrielle Zevin

I really enjoyed the first book in this series (All These Things I've Done).  So I was pretty bummed when I got into this one.  She's in Liberty, she's out of Liberty...She's with Win, they're broken up...she's done with chocolate, she's running a chocolate business.  Oh boy, is my head spinning! Way too much back and forth.  I like Anya, her tough attitude and her willingness to do anything for the ones she loves.  But her story was too jumpy for me to get into this time.  I'll still try the final installment.  I'm hoping it's much better.

As always, I say don't take just my word for it.  Try it out!








Book Review: Falling for Hamlet by Michelle Ray

I very much enjoy modern re-tellings of the classics.  Particularly the Shakespearean ones.  To quote the author...the man could tell a story!  This one was no exception.  I loved what she did with the characters, especially that she made this Ophelia's story.  The sometimes crazy extent to which we will go for the ones we love is something we can all relate to, you know, minus the running around stabbing and poisoning people (er, hopefully...?).  And though I am a self-professed sucker for doomed bad boys, I was with Ophelia all the way on this one.  I couldn't wait for her to dump Hamlet's crazy ass!!  Remember ladies...it is never okay for your boyfriend to tackle you and choke you out in the back of a limo!  Even if he is a super handsome prince! Hahaha, this one is most definitely worth checking out.






Book Review: Margarettown by Gabrielle Zevin

A very cute, magical love story.  And a quick read too, which is always a plus for me.  My only complaint is that the ending wasn't the happiest!
Any woman can agree, we are each much more than just one person. On any given day or time we may be someone or something else.  We do a million things at once, we dress up, experiment with makeup and hairstyles, and we play much more than one role.  For this, you''ll love Margaret.  She's the fairy tale representation of every one of us...what would happen if everything each one of us is, split into different versions of ourselves!
I just love the mind of Gabrielle Zevin!







Happy reading!