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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling My rating: 4 of 5 stars “Why spiders? Why couldn't it be "follow the butterflies?” Why do fantasy authors have a habit of not only making spiders the big boss, but making them the giant big boss? I always have to turn away when they put them in films. Terrifying. So, I'm carrying on with the Stephen Fry audiobooks and they're still downright delightful. This is the book where you start to realize that there is so much more to the story than just a really unlucky kid going on adventures that involve magic and creatures. I feel like this volume also solidifies everyone's roles...at least, for now. View all my reviews

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling My rating: 5 of 5 stars “Don't play," said Hermione at once. "Say you're ill," said Ron. "Pretend to break your leg," Hermione suggested. "Really break your leg," said Ron. I listened to the audio version read by Stephen Fry this time around. He's wonderful. I know he would be, but it's worth saying anyway. It's amazing how these books stick with you and how you can be utterly enchanted by them no matter what age you were when you first read them. I mean, knowing everything that's going to happen in this book and beyond and still laughing out loud and sighing wistfully? It's a gift, and I'll take it. View all my reviews

Magic Triumphs by Ilona Andrews My rating: 4 of 5 stars “Where is the fight?” Douglas demanded. “I already killed everybody,” I said. “You gotta be faster next time.” And....we're back. I have to admit, this was difficult to continuously read because I didn't want it to be over. I kept finding things to do that I normally wouldn't just to put it off a bit longer. So many things I feel. -Happiness because the book was awesome. There was enough random callbacks to remind you of situations that were relevant or funny without overtaking what was happening now . -Sadnesss because it really looks like the Kate Daniels chapter of this story is over. Rightfully so and well done, but over nonetheless. -Eagerness because there are clearly more stories from this world in our future based on Hugh's previous book and the way this one ended. Mainly, though, I think I feel satisfied. When I was at 90% in the book I was having a mild panic-attack because th...

Fairest, Volume 5: The Clamour for Glamour by Mark Buckingham My rating: 2 of 5 stars "I've never seen that before. I swear! It's a plant!" "No, dear. You're a plant. That's a book." So....this series is kind of pissing me off. Yeah. This installment ( again ) does not focus on any female Fables characters. Why? I just...don't understand. I will reiterate the tagline printed on the back of each graphic novel in this series: THE WOMEN OF FABLES IN A SERIES ALL THEIR OWN. But...no? ::sighs:: This volume is dedicated in the most part to the Fables that are not human and forced to live on "The Farm" out of the mundies' line of sight. They all revolt and want spells created to turn them human so they can leave the farm and the characters featured the most are Reynard the Fox and Mr. Sunflower. Neither of which are women. Again. I'm not even going to research which characters appeared because I'm still...