Our Broken Sky by Sarah Harian

August 13th, 2014 Kimberly Review 68 Comments

13th Aug
Our Broken Sky by Sarah Harian

Welcome to Coffee Pot Reviews! These are short and sweet reviews done in the length of time it takes my coffee pot to brew! I am brewing some mocha coffee, be sure and grab a cup. Today I am sharing Our Broken Sky, a novella from the Chaos Theory series by Sarah Harian. The series is a young adult dystopian where justice is decided in the Compass Room. You can read my review of The Wicked We Have Done book one in the series by clicking the link under series above.

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Memory of Water: A Novel by Emmi Itaranta

June 11th, 2014 Kimberly Review 85 Comments

11th Jun
Memory of Water: A Novel by Emmi Itaranta

Memory of Water by Emmi Itaranta is a speculative fiction and one of the first I have read. The writing is beautiful and the tradition of the tea master fascinating. Set against the harsh backdrop of a world changed by global warming and ruled by China, Itaranta shares with us the life of seventeen-year-old Noria Kaitio. Filled with politics and the harsh realities of an occupied town with a water shortage the language held me captive.

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The Forever Song by Julie Kagawa

April 15th, 2014 Kimberly Review 85 Comments

15th Apr
The Forever Song by Julie Kagawa

The Blood of Eden series by Julie Kagawa is a favorite and I was delighted to get my hands on Forever Song. It is the final dance with these beloved characters. Their dark world was one that held me captive as the characters stole my heart. Mini review: An action-packed, heart-felt, often hilarious ending to a fantastically brilliant series.

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Gift of Prophecy by Lina Gardiner

March 20th, 2014 Kimberly Review 80 Comments

20th Mar
Gift of Prophecy by Lina Gardiner

Lina Gardiner’s Gift of Prophecy is a post-apocalyptic tale filled with strange creatures, a fearless girl, a prophecy and two brothers who must overthrow a ruthless ruler to save the world. Gardiner captured my attention from the first pages and held me riveted as she painted this world and brought her characters to life. Mini review: Captivating, colorful and action-packed.

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The Wicked We Have Done by Sarah Harian

March 19th, 2014 Kimberly Review 80 Comments

19th Mar
The Wicked We Have Done by Sarah Harian

The Wicked We Have Done is the first in the Chaos Theory by Sarah Harian. If offers a Hunger Games like twist known as the Compass Room; an advanced prison test that determines your moral compass. While not without flaws this fast paced tale kept me engaged, and terrified. Mini review: Nine psychotic criminals, thirty-days, freakish tests and diverse crimes made this an intense ride.

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