Tag Archives: mythology

“Shadow and Bone”

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Victoria Waddle

  Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo Alina is an unlikely heroine. A lonely orphan whose only friend is fellow orphan Mal, she is raised without love or concern for her welfare. Both are recruited into the Ravka army as … Continue reading →

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“Daughter of Smoke and Bone”

Posted on November 3, 2014 by Victoria Waddle

Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor     Karou has been filling her sketch book with strange creatures for so long that her few friends have treated those creatures as a part of her life. The strange wishmonger … Continue reading →

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Adult Books for Teens: “American Gods”

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Victoria Waddle

American Gods by Neil Gaiman It’s hard to be a god in America. People are busy making new things, and they forget their obligation to worship. Or they find it more interesting to worship new gods as tastes change and … Continue reading →

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