books
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Revisiting Panem: Sunrise on the Reaping
This was another phenomenal addition to The Hunger Games universe with a huge statement on power and corruption in government systems. I couldn’t put this book down. I’ve always been curious about Haymitch’s time in the Games for a few… Continue reading
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Revisiting Panem: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
This book is a masterpiece cover to cover. The rise, fall and rise of Snow is so flawless as readers get to experience the choices he makes to fall into evil when he’s capable of so much goodness. There’s the… Continue reading
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WIP Wednesday: Introducing my Novel
I wanted to play with magic in words, wanted to create a world where magic comes from the universe itself. Magic you can taste and touch; magic you can smell and hear. Magic is a gift given to all, not… Continue reading
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Revisiting Panem: Mockingjay *reread*
Consider my mind changed. I never used to like Mockingjay. To be honest, teenage-me was probably just bitter about Prim. But during this read through, I fell truly in love with Mockingjay. Continue reading
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Revisiting Panem: Catching Fire *reread*
I didn’t expect to cry during a reread but Catching Fire made me weep multiple times. Collins knows how to work a narrative in this very simplistic but impactful way. It’s like needlework — delicate but intricate. I love it. Continue reading
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Revisiting Panem: The Hunger Games *reread*
I feel as if I get something new out of THG each time I read it, and this time was no different. This time, I really grew attached to Katniss more than ever — which is odd since I was… Continue reading
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Welcome Back!
Welcome back to Life of Bry! It’s been awhile. A long while. Over a year, if we wanna be specific. (Nearly two years?? What???) Continue reading
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All my thoughts: Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
Welcome back to Life of Bry! One thing about me, I’m a sucker for trending books. If I see a book all over my Instagram feed or on those little spotlight tables at Barnes & Noble, I will probably end… Continue reading
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The good, the bad & the best: The Sun and The Star by Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro
The Sun and The Star by Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro isn’t a perfect book in any way, shape or form. Yet, I adored each and every page. I grew up with Percy Jackson, and I’ve been waiting for a… Continue reading
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All my thoughts: The Queen of Nothing by Holly Black
The Queen of Nothing is a combination of incredibly smart writing, beautiful and tense storytelling, lovable and dangerous characters, and themes that test your own morality. Continue reading
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