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January 25, 2014March 26, 2021Snoozly KitsuneLeave a Comment

Book Review: Captivate

Captivate frustrated me so much that I was tempted to give it a zero star rating. Except for the interesting premise, everything about it was off. Not to mention that I was angry at myself for not really checking it out. I thought that it’s going to be a mermaid book but it’s not. In actuality, it’s about an underwater kingdom of humans. My interest was very high during the first 20% of the book and then it dwindled as the story progressed. The main character, Miranda, was average and easily forgettable. I wouldn’t even bat an eyelash if the…

January 18, 2014February 16, 2021Snoozly KitsuneLeave a Comment

Book Review: A Game of Thrones

This book, along with its two sequels, has been on my shelf for almost a year now. I have tried my very best to ignore it for mainly 2 reasons: 1. I thought it was going to be another Tolkien clone and; 2. I hate character deaths. However, a new year means overcoming new challenges even if it’s only about reading. So, here I am writing this review. I guess that a lot of you already know what A Game of Thrones is all about, what with the popularity of the TV show. But for the sake of those who…

January 16, 2014July 31, 2021Snoozly KitsuneLeave a Comment

Book Review: Cruel Beauty

Before I start my rant and exultations for Cruel Beauty, let it be known that it has nothing to do with Graceling. I really don’t know what’s gotten into the mind of the marketers of this book to say that it’s a sweeping fantasy where Graceling meets Beauty and the Beast. Seriously? Now that we’re clear about that, my second advice is to take this book with zero expectations. Don’t overanalyse it or somewhat because if you do, you might end up hating it. Cruel Beauty might have gotten a 4-star rating from me, but it doesn’t mean that it’s…

January 8, 2014July 13, 2024Snoozly KitsuneLeave a Comment

Book Review: Avalon

I really don’t know what to expect in a book that is recommended to the fans of Joss Whedon’s cult hit show Firefly. Yes, I know Joss Whedon’s the celebrated director of the box office hit The Avengers but Firefly? Nope. Nonetheless, I picked this up because it’s sci-fi and the premise is appealing. I must admit, however, that when I went into Avalon, I had some doubts that it might not live up to its stellar GR rating or to its interesting synopsis. Let’s face it, sci-fi is an overdone genre and almost everything about it has already been…