Kingdom of Ash

Kingdom of Ash

Sarah J. Maas

What a worthy ending to an overall entertaining series.

*SPOILERS BELOW*

Clockwork Princess

Clockwork Princess

Cassandra Clare

Honestly, this book had me questioning why I bothered and actually seemed to like the previous 2 books of this series. I'm not sure if it was bad timing (trying to rush through to bring back to the library in order to keep going with ToG now that I got Kingdom of Ash), or if I really just disliked everything in this book and what it stood for.

Dreams of Gods & Monsters

Dreams of Gods & Monsters

Laini Taylor

I really need to start taking notes as I read, especially monster sized books such as this (pun intended). I loved the ending so much that I really feel like I loved the whole thing, but I don't really remember everything that happened. I'm also wondering if there will be a sequel at some point? :)

On a more personal note...

On a more personal note...

Today is my last day after 3 years at my current job. My sister worked for the company and made me aware of a temporary full-time position making decent money while I was going to school. Even though I knew that the plant would be closing, I was hired on the spot with a one year contract which then was extended to another year and eventually the company hired me outright to ensure that I would have benefits and a severance package once our time here was complete because they knew how hard I worked and how much I did every day. Most people at the plant have been working here for 30+ years, and even though I didn't get to know everyone here and even though we all knew that this day would come, it is beyond depressing. As each person makes their rounds to say goodbye and good luck, all I can think about is how bitter I am.

Written in My Own Heart's Blood

Written in My Own Heart's Blood

Diana Gabaldon

For some reason, I enjoyed this one a lot more than I thought I would.

Faithful Place

Faithful Place

Tana French

I still loved French's writing, but I felt like this one was a bit more predictable and I just didn't like the characters as much as the first two books.

An Echo in the Bone

An Echo in the Bone

Diana Gabaldon

I did feel like this one was a bit more fast-paced than the last few, but it's starting to get a bit annoying/repetitive in plot and characters. How are there that many travelers and how many times do people have to go back and forth?