Good morning, my darlings!
It’s that time of year: the days are shorter, the weather is colder, and the fuzzy blankets are irresistible. I thought it was about time for a good old-fashioned book review roundup.
Below, please find every book I’ve ever reviewed here on Diamonds in the Library, with mini-reviews and links to the full reviews.
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The Book of Strange New Things by Michel Faber.
This book is: amazing.
Other elements: loneliness, love, far away places.
Read it: if you want to read something out of the ordinary.
Overall rating: 10/10
Fire (Graceling Realm #2) by Kristin Cashore.
This book is: wonderful.
Other elements: femininity, love, moral imperatives, right vs wrong, family, duty, beauty.
Read it: if you’re a Tamora Pierce fan. If you love a strong, intelligent, complex heroine.
Overall rating: 10/10
Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett.
This book is: the most fun you’ll ever have witnessing the Apocalypse.
Other elements: angels, demons, condensed milk, dogs, aging mediums, talkative Satanist nuns, the nature of humanity, impending doom, hijinks.
Read it: if you enjoy wry humor. If you giggle at any of the quotes below.
Overall rating: 9.75/10
Daughter of Smoke and Bone (Daughter of Smoke and Bone #1) by Laini Taylor.
This book is: an enthralling, beautifully written story.
Other elements: hope, magic, sexy angels, creation myths, a star-crossed-lovers romance, blue hair.
Read it: if you appreciate wonderful writing, vivid description, creative storylines, magic, Prague, art, or romance between people who are very different.
Overall rating: 9.75/10
Shadow and Bone & Siege and Storm (Grisha trilogy books 1 and 2) by Leigh Bardugo.
These books are: fantastic.
Other elements: friendship, sacrifices for the greater good, loyalty, sunshine, scary monsters, darkness, royal intrigue.
Read it: if you like your adventure with a dash of magic and romance.
Overall rating: 9.5/10
Sleeping Giants by Sylvain Neuvel.
This book is: completely fascinating and exceptionally well-written.
Other elements: giant mysterious statues, improbable medical procedures, aliens.
Read it: if you like great stories with perfect pacing.
Overall rating: 9.5/10
The Mistborn Trilogy by Brandon Sanderson.
This series is: utterly spellbinding, impeccably crafted epic fantasy that will melt your face off.
Other elements: worldbuilding like you’ve never imagined and a badass ladyhero.
Read it: If you enjoy epic fantasy and don’t have anything urgent to do (because you won’t want to put this down).
Overall rating: 9.5/10
Uprooted by Naomi Novik.
This book is: simply wonderful.
Other elements: Wizards, politics, the dark desires of humankind, love, misguided impulses, being yourself, power.
Read it: if you love a good story, the feeling of a real fairy tale (the scary kind) and strong female heroines.
Overall rating: 9.5/10
Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns) by Mindy Kaling.
This book is: Awesome.
Other elements: Humor. Being a woman, being yourself. Life.
Read it: If you admire smart, sane women who have smart, sane things to say about life.
Overall rating: 9.5/10
