My Review My Rating: 5/5 This novel follows the adventures of Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit from the shire. He joins Gandalf and a company of Dwarves to retake their home from the dragon Smaug. Full of fun and adventure, this tale is a perfect introduction to this world and the story of the end of
The novel follows a young boy and his father travelling across the ash-coated land of America in an attempt to find salvation and new hope for a better future. Along their journey they encounter cannibals, blind old men and human’s being kept as food in a basement. These gruesome scenes are so shocking they will
Now, in he new role as protector of the sky people, Auraya is busy investigating sightings of bandits and thieves around the mountains. She meets a mysterious woman who claims to be a friend of Mirar; a woman who makes Aurayer an offer she cannot refuse but must hide from the Gods for fear of the
The war is over but not in Auraya’s mind. She struggles to keep the nightmares away as the dead haunt her dreams, and during the day she fights to bring the Dreamweavers and the Priesthood closer than they have ever been; it is no small task. Meanwhile, Leiard flees the the battle with Emerahl, perhaps
This fantasy novel follows the newly-appointed priestess, Auraya, in her adventures as she tries to find new alliances in the tree people and neighbouring countries and fights war that could damaging effects across the world. Trudi Canavan conveys the themes of politics, war, magic, forbidden love and religion in her first book of the ‘Age
‘Stoner’ follows the simple life of William Stoner from his acceptance into university for agriculture to teaching English at that very same establishment until his death where he is barely remembered. There is nothing special about William Stoner. He has a troubled marriage, dabbles in infidelity and teaches students English Literature and dies with very
A Wallflower is someone who is shy and excluded from social ventures and Charlie is the perfect example of this definition. Charlie is sixteen years old when he joins his new school and everything in his life is about to change; he is going to make friends. Patrick and Sam meet Charlie at a football game
All year the half-bloods have been preparing for battle against the Titans, knowing the odds are against them. Kronos is stronger than ever, and with every god and half-blood he recruits, his power only grows. In this momentous final book in the “New York Times” best-selling series, the prophecy surrounding Percy’s sixteenth birthday unfolds. And