alwaysange

alwaysange

"When I get a little money I buy books; and if any is left I buy food and clothes." ~ Erasmus
At 29 years old, I currently work full time in the communications industry to finance my love for books. I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication and minored in Theatre with an emphasis on French. I now have a not-so-secret dream to be a...more »
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  • member since Sunday, July 1 2007

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  • The Night Villa: A Novel
    • Rated 5 stars

    Carol Goodman is one of my favorite authors and The Night Villa follows in the fine tradition of her previous line of well-written books. Should you find it fascinating that Pythagoras may have done much more for civilization than geometric theory and triangles, should you have an appreciation for ancient cultures or language, should you believe the best mysteries are kept over thousands of years, and should you insist on reading books by erudite and intelligent individuals you will enjoy this book.

    alwaysange wrote this review Sunday, August 31 2008. ( reply | permalink )
  • Breaking Dawn (The Twilight Saga, Book 4)
    • Rated 3 stars

    (No spoilers) Be prepared to see some major changes in the series. While the writing is just okay, the characters seem to take on a more adult shift and maybe innocence was bliss. Don't get me wrong, I turned those pages quite quickly when I actually had the time to sit down and read, but I just didn't like this one as much as the first books in the series. That will not come close to stopping me when it comes time to read the 5th book, though.

    alwaysange wrote this review Wednesday, August 6 2008. ( reply | permalink )
  • The Disorder of Longing
    • Rated 5 stars

    The Disorder of Longing is a gothic tale that includes romance and adventure, as a conservative Victorian Bostonian orchid collector's wife (Ada) bends the rules of society to follow her heart. This story straddles the gender gap and leaves the reader longing for more as it explores the stereotypes of the setting. In a world where sensuality and sexuality are forbidden or taboo, a woman breaks free and explores her hidden passions. Is Ada a loose, hysterical woman or a strong, adventurous spirit? The Disorder of Longing is such a well-written book for a first novel and contains the elements of great fiction. The gothic tone, the controversial topics, the transportation from the here and now to another time and place all are reasons why I loved this book. I am already a Natasha Bauman fan and eagerly anticipate her next work.

    alwaysange wrote this review Saturday, August 2 2008. ( reply | permalink )
  • Firefly Lane
    • Rated 4 stars

    If you enjoyed Beaches, you will doubtlessly enjoy this gripping tale of female friendship across the decades. I'd write more, but I'm off to the store to buy more Kleenex.

    alwaysange wrote this review Wednesday, July 23 2008. ( reply | permalink )
  • The Sugar Queen
    • Rated 4 stars

    Like the sweet treats mentioned therein, The Sugar Queen goes down easily. In fact, I devoured it in one sitting. Cover to cover, the book kept me turning pages until the end. Sarah Addison Allen's books (Garden Spells and The Sugar Queen) are decadently magical and simply unputdownable on a hot summer's day. This is chick lit that leaves you with a light, airy, "everything's gonna be alright" feeling. Enjoy!

    alwaysange wrote this review Monday, July 21 2008. ( reply | permalink )
  • The Art of Racing in the Rain
    • Rated 4 stars

    A story of life, love, family and loss narrated by Enzo, a lab mix. Touching, heartfelt and imaginative, this book was a quick, easy read. Only a very clever dog could tell a story that makes me both laugh and cry.

    alwaysange wrote this review Saturday, July 5 2008. ( reply | permalink )
  • Unpredictable
    • Rated 4 stars

    While it was a bit predictable, Unpredictable is a fun, sassy chick lit beach read perfect for summer. Each chapter starts with a horoscope prediction as main character Sofie Kintock poses as a psychic at a psychic fair in a bizarre attempt to get her ex-boyfriend back. The events snowball from there, drawing the question: can anything in life be predicted?

    alwaysange wrote this review Saturday, June 28 2008. ( reply | permalink )
  • Sharp Objects: A Novel
    • Rated 5 stars

    Thrilling suspense at its best in this debut novel. I loved the author's descriptive writing, quirky characters and the tangled plot. A nail-biter of an ending wraps it up neatly with a bow. Easy, fun, worth it!

    alwaysange wrote this review Wednesday, April 30 2008. ( reply | permalink )
  • The Opposite of Love
    • Rated 5 stars

    I read this quarter-life novel at the perfect time in my life. I thoroughly identified with the pressures of the main character as she dealt with family, friends, love and occupational hazards. And without giving too much away...I cried.

    alwaysange wrote this review Tuesday, April 15 2008. ( reply | permalink )
  • There's No Place Like Here
    • Rated 2 stars

    Maybe I wasn't willing to suspend my disbelief. This novel was my least favorite of Cecelia Ahern's. I agree that it is filled with the fanciful spirit that If You Could See Me Now contained. If you must read Ahern, Love Rosie is a better read.

    alwaysange wrote this review Wednesday, March 26 2008. ( reply | permalink )
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