Follow the links to refresh on Book 1: The Collar and the Cavvarach and Book 2: The Gladiator and the Guard. Is this what freedom is supposed to be like? Desperate to provide for himself and his sister Ellie, Bensin searches fruitlessly for work like all the other former slaves in Tarnestra. He needs the … Continue reading Book Review: The Student and the Slave (Krillonian Chronicles #3)
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Book Review: The Gladiator and the Guard (Krillonian Chronicles #2)
And I thought book one (The Collar and the Cavvarach) was good! Book two (The Gladiator and the Guard) blew my socks off. Ripped my heart out. Gave me the wildest ride I’ve been on in a long time. And I loved it. Bensin, a teenage slave and martial artist, is just one victory away … Continue reading Book Review: The Gladiator and the Guard (Krillonian Chronicles #2)
Book Review: The Collar and the Cavvarach (Krillonian Chronicles #1)
Bensin, a teenage slave and martial artist, is desperate to see his little sister freed. But only victory in the Krillonian Empire's most prestigious tournament will allow him to secretly arrange for Ellie's escape. Dangerous people are closing in on her, however, and Bensin is running out of time. With his one hope fading quickly … Continue reading Book Review: The Collar and the Cavvarach (Krillonian Chronicles #1)
Book Review: The Queen’s Thief Series
Gripping adventure. Political intrigue. Twist endings. Unexpected romance. Loyal friends. Cunning enemies. Realistic characters. Deep worldbuilding. Mindblowing revelations. Endless wit. My friends, meet the Queen’s Thief series by Megan Whalen Turner. The Series Book 1: The Thief Gen is in prison because he stole the king’s signet ring—a task only an expert thief could accomplish. … Continue reading Book Review: The Queen’s Thief Series
Review: A Series of Unfortunate Events
Whenever I went to the library, I would pass Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events, its books taking up more than an entire shelf in the children’s room. It wasn’t until college, however, that I read the first book as required reading for one of my classes. I was surprised how much I enjoyed … Continue reading Review: A Series of Unfortunate Events
Melissa J. Troutman 