Summary: Eragon by Christopher Paolini is a fantasy novel that follows the journey of a farm boy named Eragon who discovers a mysterious dragon egg in the Spine, a range of untamed mountains. When the dragon hatches, Eragon realizes he is now the last of the Dragon Riders, an ancient order thought to be extinct. As he raises the dragon, whom he names Saphira, Eragon becomes embroiled in a dangerous conflict against the tyrannical ruler, King Galbatorix.
Summary: Red Glass by Laura Resau is a captivating young adult novel that follows the journey of Sophie, a teenage girl, who reluctantly embarks on a trip to the Mexican desert with her unconventional and diverse family. The story unfolds as they encounter unexpected challenges and form deep connections with the local community. Filled with cultural richness, the novel explores themes of identity, acceptance, and the power of human connection against the backdrop of the vibrant Mexican landscape.
Batman Year One, written by Frank Miller and pencils done by David Mazzucchelli, documents the first year of the Batman from the perspective of both Bruce Wayne and James Gordon, and their journey from enemies with shared ideals to secret allies.
Hellboy, the Complete Short Stories. Volume 2 is an anthology of various comics released in between the main series and usually takes place prior to the first volume. Now, this collection isn’t quite as strong as the first, but it’s still a solid read. The story featuring Baba Yaga is pretty solid, especially because of the consequences it has on the main series. You don’t necessarily have to have read the first volume, or even any other Hellboy story, but it is recommended.
When Wilson Fisk, also known as the Kingpin, learns Matt Murdock is Daredevil, he uses his political and criminal influence to completely dismantle the life of the Man Without Fear. At his lowest point, Murdock must do battle with a Daredevil imposter, a government super-soldier, and his own paranoia.
Dark Heir is the second book in the series. Go read Dark Rise!! (I promise, it is so good). There’ll be spoilers for it in this review. Oh, my goodness Pacat, these books are criminal! (In the sense that they’re criminally good, keep working on the third book please.) In this sequel, C.S.
In my opinion, A Winter’s Promise is absolutely perfect. It follows Ophelia, a quiet girl with the ability to travel, at will, through mirrors and read an object’s history just by touching it. Ophelia lives quietly as the curator of a museum on an Ark, a fragmented piece of land, floating above the abyss. When Ophelia, against her will, is forced to marry a man from a distant and dangerous Ark, she must uproot her entire life and leave behind everything she has ever known.
One of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus is a gripping young adult mystery novel that unfolds after five high school students enter detention, but only four come out alive. Simon, the creator of a notorious gossip app, dies during the detention, and the remaining four students become suspects in his murder. The story delves into the secrets and complexities of each character as they navigate the investigation, revealing hidden truths, personal struggles, and unexpected connections.
Romeo and Juliet, a classic for the ages. The “pair of star-crossed lovers” fall in love, but unfortunately their families are enemies. The lovers immediately want to get married after meeting, and they plan to get married the morning after they meet. The marriage does happen, but not without challenges happening before and after the wedding. In this classic, there are many instances of bad judgment, leading to the Shakespearean tragedy ending that we know.
Charlie is a girl who has been through it. She has a terrible past and deals with it by harming herself. This self-harm got to a point where she was found wrapped in a sheet, suffering and she had to be put in a facility to help her with her mental health. Charlie’s health is slowly but surely improving, until the funding for her stay runs out and she is sent back to the streets, where she was found. Charlie learns how to live on her own, work as a dishwasher at a coffee shop, and how to manage her feelings for a boy who has issues of his own.
