The Captain’s Log – the grace of wild things (Heather Fawcett)

Ahoy there me mateys!  I picked up this book having enjoyed the first book I read from the author.  This book also deals a bit with the fae but is the story of the orphan, Grace, who wants to learn to use her magic.  She makes a deal with the evil witch in the woods.  … Continue reading The Captain’s Log – the grace of wild things (Heather Fawcett)

The Captain’s Log – a Muster of Mini-Reviews of YA Fantasy

Ahoy there me mateys!  Today I bring ye a muster of mini-reviews.  What be a muster? Well the Oxford English Dictionary defines it as: assemble (troops) especially for inspection or for battle; collect or assemble (a number or amount); or a group of peacocks. There are too many books read and not enough days left … Continue reading The Captain’s Log – a Muster of Mini-Reviews of YA Fantasy

The Captain’s Log – the clackity (Lora Senf) – A fantastic book for the Halloween season!

Ahoy there me mateys!  This book is the author's debut and the first book in a new series.  The setting is Blight Harbor, the 7th-most haunted town in America.  Evie Von Rathe lives with her Aunt Desdemona, the local paranormal expert.  One rule of the town is to avoid the local abandoned slaughterhouse where serial … Continue reading The Captain’s Log – the clackity (Lora Senf) – A fantastic book for the Halloween season!

The Captain’s Log – a Muster of Mini-Reviews of YA Books

Ahoy there me mateys!  I have read more books this year then there are days left to review them individually.  So today I bring ye a muster of mini-reviews.  What be a muster? Well the Oxford English Dictionary defines it as: assemble (troops) especially for inspection or for battle; collect or assemble (a number or … Continue reading The Captain’s Log – a Muster of Mini-Reviews of YA Books

The Captain’s Log – jackaby series books two to four (William Ritter) – I finished a series!

Ahoy there me mateys!  These books are told from the perspective of Abigail Rook, the assistant to R.F. Jackaby who is an investigator of ghosts and other supernatural beings.  This is fantastical historical fiction for the younger set.  I really loved the first book and was excited to read the remainder.  These are quirky and … Continue reading The Captain’s Log – jackaby series books two to four (William Ritter) – I finished a series!

The Captain’s Log – harriet the invincible (Ursula Vernon)

Ahoy there me mateys!  I learned about Ursula Vernon through her work under the pseudonym T. Kingfisher.  I was surprised to find that she has a lot of work written for children published under her "real" name.  As she says, In order to never again have that horrific experience where I find myself running in … Continue reading The Captain’s Log – harriet the invincible (Ursula Vernon)

Can’t Wait Wednesday – winterkeep (Kristin Cashore)

Ahoy there mateys!  "Can’t Wait Wednesday" is a weekly meme hosted by Breaking the Spine.  Each Wednesday ye get to highlight a book that ye be really looking forward to.  I don't normally do memes here on me log, but I received this young adult fantasy eARC excerpt from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.  … Continue reading Can’t Wait Wednesday – winterkeep (Kristin Cashore)