Review: Paper Princess

Paper Princess by Erin Watt
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a different retelling of Cinderella. I found having evil step-brothers to be an interesting touch to the story. At first I didn't even realize it was a retelling of Cinderella but then it became clear that it was loosely based off of it. I liked that it took it's own path.

I normally don't go for the fiction set in our world, during the present day. I like to have something that is different from my world. The rich world did add something different from what I would normally read. It was enough to make it interesting to me.

I enjoyed the novel and I'm looking forward to the next.

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Review: Bossypants

Bossypants by Tina Fey
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this audiobook. I think it was probably better as a listen that as a read. I have to admit I don't watch 30 Rock or Saturday Night Live. I have watched skits from SNL and I have enjoyed them in the past, however; it isn't something I seek out. This was a bit of a deviation from what I would normally listen to and I'm glad I didn't. At times it felt like stream of consciousness, but it made since and I was able to follow it. I'd recommend it as it was easy to listen to and amusing.

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Review: Maybe Someday

Maybe Someday by Colleen Hoover
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this novel. The text messages added something I didn't expect to the novel. I also enjoyed the song lyrics. However, I did find parts of the novel slow, and the ending was not really what I expected for an ending to a novel. It felt more like the ending of a short story. Over all I enjoyed the characters and the story.

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Review: Alanna: The First Adventure

Alanna: The First Adventure by Tamora Pierce
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

When I was younger I read some Tamora Pierce, but I never picked up this series. I'm glad that I finally did pick it up and read this one. I'm now a little sad the library is closed, (9pm on a Saturday) and I will have to wait until Monday to get the rest of the series.

I would highly recommend this book. I know from reading previous books that I will likely feel the same about the entire series.

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Review: The Siren

The Siren by Kiera Cass
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this novel. I think I might have actually enjoyed it more than the Selection. I like the fantasy element added to the real world. Also, I really liked Kahlen and Akinli. Elizabeth, Miaka, Padma, and Aisling; Kahlen's sister siren are also interesting characters. This was a simple easy read, and just what I needed when I read it.

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Review: The Pirate Lord

The Pirate Lord by Sabrina Jeffries
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I found this book to be mostly enjoyable. However, the last quarter of the book didn't sit well with me. I know this is a historical romance from the British perspective. They seem to follow a certain pattern and this one didn't break from that pattern. I thought it was going to and when it didn't I found that a let down.

Sara and Gideon were both enjoyable characters to spend time with and I enjoyed the sparks. The romance in this novel was extremely satisfying. However, because of the ending I will not be recommending this novel.

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