The Aviary by Kathlee O'Dell - Review

This was originally posted on my old blog: shadowinthewindow

original publication date: 6-14-14

Please Note: This review is coming several months after reading this book. Mini-reviews will be reserved for cases such as this one. However, I feel strongly enough about this novel to compose some general thoughts on it.

The Aviary
Author	Kathleen O'Dell
Published Date	2011
Genre	Historical Fantasy - Middle Grade
Preceded By	N/A
Followed By	N/A

Summary

Clara Dooley is confined to the Glendoveer Mansion by a mysterious heart condition. Her only friends include her mother named Harriet, Ruby, the very old Mrs. Glendoveer, and a myriad of exotic birds that can only seem to squawk at her. After Mrs. Glendoveer passes away, Clara is left with the mystery of a secret past, a magician, a mass murder, a new friend, a strict mother, and several loud birds.

Legend b Marie Lu - Review

This was originally posted on my old blog: shadowinthewindow

original publication date: 3-24-2014

Legend
Author	Marie Lu
Published Date	2011
Genre	Dysopian
Preceded By	N/A
Followed By	Prodigy

Summary

June is prodigy from one of the wealthiest parts of the country. Day is a infamous street urchin, from the slums. You see, Day failed his test, and had no choice other than to steal and bet to get money. And June passed her test with a perfect score. Her brother works for the republic, and when Day and he cross paths, the Republic wants Day even more.