THE VOICE OF ERAGON An Analysis of Christopher Paolini’s novel, Eragon by Jahzeel Dionne V. Ybasco _____________________________________________________________ That some books are inspired by other classic and more renowned books is nothing new to me. It is to be expected. As million books are published every day, it is not surprising that some have the same…
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Review: The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman
Not once have I been astounded by fantasy classic authors for their ability to create different worlds and make them seem real. I was blown away by Pullman’s story, I can’t help but feel for Lyra, Pantalaimon, and the characters they have met on their journey. I enjoyed the excitement of looking for the lost…
A Story of Archetypes
A Review of S.K Michels’ debut novel, The Shadow and The Light By Jahzeel Dionne V. Ybasco An archetypal story with seven leading characters, among them a muse, an old man, and three hero archetypes, this novel has a certain appeal, not different from George R.R. Martin’s Song of Ice and Fire. What makes this…
Review: My Rebellion Checklist by Susan Soares
I received a Free Copy of this novel in exchange for a review. The checklist is realistic, something that teenagers will definitely appreciate. In the beginning, I expected it to be fast-paced, that the protagonist would somehow tick off some elements of her checklist every chapter and it would include activities like go skydiving, have…
Review Request: Author Prex J.D.V. Ybasco’s To Be Continued
Originally posted on Life After Books:
I was contacted by author Prex J.D.V. Ybasco, who provided me with a copy of her work, To Be Continued. Here is my honest review. Publication: June 25th 2015 by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform My rating: 3.5 stars Goodreads summary: Not all stories end happily nor tragically. Most of them just need…
Review: She Sees Metaphors
I read so many feel good young-adult novels that I always envision the world a not-so-perfect place but a great one to live in, to thrive and struggle, to be encouraged and discouraged at the same time. Bryce Salazar, with his novel, She Sees Metaphors, has reminded me that each individual in this world looks…
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