Monday, June 16, 2008

June Book #4

Book: Wildwood Dancing by Juliet Marillier

A beautiful re-imagining of the 12 Dancing Princesses. It took me a few tries to get into the book, but once I did I was wrapped up in the story.

Costin sounds so handsome.

Friday, June 13, 2008

June Book #3

Book: The Outlaws of Sherwood by Robin McKinley

A little slow-going, but overall I really liked it. It gave me a lot of ideas for my own Robin Hood story.

Friday, June 6, 2008

June Book #2

Book: Ever by Gail Carson Levine

A definite stylistic departure from her previous books. It took me a bit to get used to it. Once I did, however, I was enthralled by the story.

Very beautiful.

Tuesday, June 3, 2008

June Book #1

Book: The Dark of the Woods edited by Ellen Datlow and Terri Windling

A series of short stories written by varying authors, I found each story a new adventure. They re-made the classic fairy tales into something more modern. Most were creative and wonderful, but I was VERY disappointed in the one about the 12 Dancing Princesses.