Tag Archives: mythology

Waiting on Wednesday #51

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Merin

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating. This week I’m Waiting on Wednesday for Antigoddess by Kendare Blake (Tor Teen): Old Gods never die… Or so Athena thought. But then … Continue reading →

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REVIEW: The Last Academy by Anne Applegate

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Merin

The Last Academy by Anne Applegate Point, 2013 [Goodreads] [Amazon] What is this prep school preparing them for? Camden Fisher arrives at boarding school haunted by a falling-out with her best friend back home. But the manicured grounds of Lethe … Continue reading →

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Waiting on Wednesday #45

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Merin

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating. This week I’m Waiting on Wednesday for All Our Pretty Songs by Sarah McCarry (St. Martin’s Griffin): Set against the lush, magical backdrop … Continue reading →

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REVIEW: Vengeance Bound by Justina Ireland

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Merin

Vengeance Bound by Justina Ireland S & S Books for Young Readers, 2013 [Goodreads] [Amazon] Cory Graff is not alone in her head. Bound to a deal of desperation made when she was a child, Cory’s mind houses the Furies—the … Continue reading →

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REVIEW: Vessel by Sarah Beth Durst

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Merin

Reviews from My Library Pile is a feature created here at Read and Reviewed, which showcases reviews of books from my TBR list borrowed from my local library. This feature allows me to share my thoughts on these titles in … Continue reading →

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Waiting on Wednesday #42

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Merin

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating. This week I’m Waiting on Wednesday for Beauty’s Daughter: The Story of Hermione and Helen of Troy by Carolyn Meyer (Harcourt Children’s): … Continue reading →

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REVIEW: Envy by Elizabeth Miles

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Merin

My final Greek Mythology-themed review of the week is for Envy (Fury #2) by Elizabeth Miles. Sticking with my sort of unintentional theme of the week, this book also deals with a retelling of the Furies, and like Fury by … Continue reading →

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REVIEW: The Goddess Legacy and The Goddess Inheritance by Aimee Carter

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Merin

Today’s post is a dual-review as I’m going to post my thoughts on the final two books in the Goddess Test series by Aimee Carter. I’m going to state upfront that I have … more than a few quibbles with … Continue reading →

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Waiting on Wednesday #35

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Merin

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating. This week I’m Waiting on Wednesday for Furious by Jill Wolfson (Henry Holt and Co. BYR): Three high school girls … Continue reading →

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REVIEW: Fury by Shirley Marr

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Merin

I’m kicking off my reviews this week with an Aussie title that was very difficult to get ahold of. In fact, my lovely friend, Liss, was the one to snag me a copy from an Australian bookstore (she lives in … Continue reading →

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