The Thin Executioner by Darren Shan - Book Review | 12 Days of Bookmas Day 8

The Thin Executioner

Darren Shan

Summary

Jebel Rum's father, Rashed Rum, is the revered executioner in a merciless kingdom. Jebel, though, is tiny compared to his two brothers. When his father announces he is retiring, Jebel is casted into shame - nobody believes that he is strong enough to be anything more than a teacher. In the middle of the night, Jebel impulsively begins a quest to seek to a god who is said to give strength. The only thing is that he needs to sacrifice a slave, avoid travelling by river, and climb over a mountain - all in time to be back home for the contest that will decide the fate of the next executioner.

Firelight by Sophie Jordan - Review

This was originally posted on my old blog: shadowinthewindow

original publication date: 2-18-14

Firelight
Author	Sophie Jordan
Published Date	2010
Genre	Romance/Fantasy
Preceded By	N/A
Followed By	Vanish

Summary

Jacinda Jones is draki - a dragon who can shape-shift into human form. She can breathe fire, but is the first of her kind for decades. She's destined to get married to Cassian, the boy her sister is in love with. Her mother, who had turned against her draki form, forces Jacinda and her sister to flee. They escape into a desert town, that sucks the draki out of Jacinda. This is what her mother wants, but not her.

Then she sees Will, and he awakens the dragon inside of her. She will do anything to keep him with her - even if that means risking exposure of the draki world. Because Will and his family hunts her kind.

Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo - Review

This was originally published on my old blog: shadowinthewindow

original publication date: 7-1-14

Shadow and Bone
Author	Leigh Bardugo
Published Date	2012
Genre	Fantasy
Preceded By	N/A
Followed By	Siege and Storm

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.