Review: The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan

Before starting this book, I wanted to say that I didn't have any intention of reading it only my mother bought me the second book of the series for christmas so now I feel kind of obligated. I really love Rick Riordan's work, his two series of greek mythology are some of my favorite books, but I'm not an egyptian mythology enthusiast and the synopsis kind of sucks because it mentions the adventure of a brother and his sister. Thing is, in my experience, that usually means no romance. But I read a few quotes and there seem to be a bit of flirting, a lot like the first few books of the Percy Jackson series. So now I start with new hope for this book.

Review: Song of the Lioness Series by Tamora Pierce

If I had to say what bothered me the most about this books series, it would be the rhythm of the story. Time went by so fast that by the fourth book I had lost count of how old Alanna was. It was confusing too. The story went from event to event without consideration for the time in between. One second I would be cheering for Jon and the next it would be months later and George would be my new favourite. Then it would be Jon again… and all that only in one book!

 

Her tendency to go “adventuring” to run from relationship was irritating. I am not against her going anywhere, just her reasons for doing so. Couldn’t she have at least brought one of the guys with her to keep things interesting? That said, I loved these books anyway. 

 

 

 

SPOILERS AHEAD

Peculiar Proposal in "And the Bride Wore Plaid"

 

Devon crossed his arms and rocked back on his heels. “Malcolm, I have been compromised and I demand satisfaction.”

Peculiar Proposal from "How To Seduce a Scoundrel"

 

When they reached the drawing room, Tristan inhaled. "Everyone must step outside for five minutes, except Hawk and Julianne."

 "Why?" the dowager duchess said.

"Hawk needs to propose to Julianne," Tessa said.

The dowager duchess held her quizzing glass up to her eye. "Is this another one of your sham engagements?"

Funny Excerpt From "The Heat is On"

"Just talked to your doctor—" Austin glanced at Bella, raised a brow, then silently sat on the other side of Jacob’s bed. "That her?"

"Who?"

"The woman you went out with, the one you dropped off the face of the planet for over the past few days."

Jacob felt the stupid smile cross his lips and couldn’t do a damn thing about it.