Pride and Prejudice and Mistletoe by Melissa de la Cruz
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

As a fan of this author and of the classic Pride and Prejudice, I began reading this one with pretty high expectations. However, I was disappointed.

While the writing was as good as expected, I found myself simply not enjoying the story.

View all my reviews

Short Stories from Hogwarts of Power, Politics and Pesky Poltergeists by J.K. Rowling
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This collection of stories provides background on some of the darker history and aspects of the wizarding world. Delve into the history of Azkaban and the dementors. Learn about the successes and failures of the Ministers for Magic. Gain some insight into the ruthlessness of Professor Umbridge as well as Horace Slughorn’s history at Hogwarts and his acquaintance with Tom Riddle, the student destined to become Lord Voldemort.

Well written and informative, I very much enjoyed this glimpse into the history of Hogwarts and the wizarding world in which it resides.


View all my reviews

1,000,000 Pages in a Lifetime (2020)

Lifetime Total: 29,264

2020 Total:  530


1.  Short Stories from Hogwarts of Power, Politics and Pesky Poltergeists (Pottermore Presents #2) by J.K. Rowling (71 pages)
2.  Pride and Prejudice and Mistletoe by Melissa de la Cruz (abandoned after 58 pages)
3.  The Totally Most Original Worst Horrible Book of Poor Quality Cringe Worthy Dad Jokes by Arsidious The Great Writer (92 pages)
4.  Knife's Edge (the Primal Series #5) by Monique Singleton (309 pages)
 

Monsters Unleashed by John Kloepfer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Monsters unleashed is a fun story about bullies turned friends.

Freddie Liddle and his only friend Manny have a monster problem. After Freddie draws monsters based on the three meanest bullies in class, the boys use the school’s new 3D printer to create models of their monsters. But to their surprise, the monsters come alive. As if live monsters weren’t enough of a shock, things get even more complicated when the monsters get wet and just keep growing to colossal proportions.

Determined to stop the monsters, the boys recruit the bullies to help since they are the only ones who really know how the monsters think. While teaming up with his arch nemeses starts out as Freddie’s worst nightmare, before long he discovers they are more than meets the eye. These unlikely friends rally together to save not just their school, but the entire town.

The author, John Kloepfer, did a good job of creating a relatable middle school dynamic while at the same time putting his characters in a fantastical situation. With some fun characters and some silly ideas, this was a fun read.

View all my reviews