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Hamlet, and Ophelia, with Magic (The Prequel)
Despite it's few faults, I really did love reading this book. You also don't get a lot of people exploring what life in Helsingør looked like before the events of the play, and I thought this author did a really great job building out the origins of the characters and their conflicts. It was a good balance of being true to Shakespeare's version of the characters while also feeling original to this author. Ultimately, this is a great example of how to make the story of Hamlet
Kendall Carroll
Sep 16, 20253 min read


Sisters in All Tenses
This story is short but very powerful. I thought it did a really good job of making the most of its limited word count, successfully creating an impactful and unique story. Of course, I loved This is How You Lose the Time War, so it's not a huge surprise.
Kendall Carroll
Aug 12, 20252 min read


Lost in the Labyrinth
Once I got my footing with this book, I really loved it. It was atmospheric, introspective, and very unique. There were some moments where it dragged a bit, but I felt so much for Piranesi that I was always engaged with his story.
Kendall Carroll
Jun 20, 20252 min read


The Most Confusing Game
This book was a terrible reading experience. Everything about it was annoying, confusing, and so bewildering that I couldn't even find my footing enough to pretend to care.
Kendall Carroll
May 24, 20256 min read


The Uncertain Story of a Monster
Overall, this book was fine. I didn't love it, but I didn't hate it.
Kendall Carroll
Mar 7, 20253 min read


Another Disappointing Book in a Disappointing Series
Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros Pages: 527 Genre: romantasy Rating: 2.5 Star Book Club Pick Warning: I'm going to avoid spoilers for this...
Kendall Carroll
Feb 27, 20257 min read


Something is Bizarre in the State of Denmark
Something Rotten by Jasper Fforde Pages: 385 Genre: fantasy, humor Rating: 3.5 Stars Detective Thursday Next (yes, that's the...
Kendall Carroll
Jan 24, 20252 min read


"The Gameshouse" Review
The Gameshouse by Claire North Pages: 406 Genre: fantasy Rating: 3.5 Stars Kindle Highlights The Gameshouse is a place where lives are...
Kendall Carroll
Dec 18, 20242 min read


"Golden Son"
Golden Son by Pierce Brown Pages: 443 Genre: sci-fi, fantasy Rating: 1 Star Kindle Highlights Spoilers for Red Rising Now integrated...
Kendall Carroll
Apr 8, 20242 min read


"Red Rising"
Red Rising by Pierce Brown Pages: 384 Genre: sci-fi, fantasy Rating: 1 Stars See my Notes and Highlights from the book here. Darrow is a...
Kendall Carroll
Mar 20, 20244 min read


"The Canopy Keepers"
The Canopy Keepers by Veronica G. Henry Amazon First Reads Pages: 363 Genre: fantasy Rating: 3 Stars Kindle Highlights As a child, Syrah...
Kendall Carroll
Feb 13, 20243 min read


"Iron Flame"
Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros Book Club Pick Pages: 623 Genre: romance fantasy Rating: 2 Stars This review will include spoilers for...
Kendall Carroll
Nov 29, 20236 min read


"The Chalice of the Gods"
The Chalice of the Gods by Rick Riordan Book Club Pick Pages: 268 Genre: middle grade fantasy Rating: 5 Stars While I definitely fall...
Kendall Carroll
Oct 11, 20233 min read


"Red Queen"
Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard Book Club Pick Pages: 383 Genre: YA fantasy dystopia Rating: Well, they can't all be winners. Although I...
Kendall Carroll
Oct 4, 20233 min read


"Fourth Wing"
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros Book Club Read Pages: 498 Genre: fantasy romance Rating: 4.5 Stars Before my friend suggested this for...
Kendall Carroll
Sep 16, 20234 min read


"Good Omens"
Good Omens by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman Pages: 369 Genre: fantasy Rating: 5 Stars I think it's hard for me to properly put into...
Kendall Carroll
Sep 9, 20233 min read
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