Tag Archives: spec fic

“Calamity” by Brandon Sanderson (Reckoners #3)

Posted on February 20, 2016 by Bec Graham

The last book in a series is always hard for me to review because I’ve usually become so attached to the series by this point that I can’t be completely objective. I’m going to try my hardest with Calamity, but saying … Continue reading →

Posted in Extorting Bibliophilia | Tagged Abraham, Brandon Sanderson, Calamity, David Charleston, Epic, Limelight, Megan, Mizzy, Prof, Reckoners, spec fic, Tia, YA | Leave a comment

“Monsters of Men” (Chaos Walking #3) by Patrick Ness

Posted on December 23, 2015 by Bec Graham

I did it! I finished the Chaos Walking trilogy! And in only ten days! This may actually be a personal best for me. Chaos Walking was a story that continued to evolve right up until the final moments of the story. In The … Continue reading →

Posted in Extorting Bibliophilia | Tagged Chaos Walking, language, love, Monsters of Men, New World, Patrick Ness, Prentiss, relationships, spec fic, structure, The Mayor, Todd Hewitt, Viola Eade, YA | 2 Comments

“The Ask and the Answer” (Chaos Walking #2) by Patrick Ness

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Bec Graham

I read the last few pages of this book aloud to my boyfriend, trying to explain in Ness’ own words why he should be reading this series. Ness is simply a genius. Ness has this amazing ability to tie in … Continue reading →

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“The Knife of Never Letting Go” (Chaos Walking #1) by Patrick Ness

Posted on December 13, 2015 by Bec Graham

When you read a lot, and people you’re acquainted with start to realise that, they always ask you the same question. “Who’s your favourite author?” And there are always a few names that immediately come to mind. I call these … Continue reading →

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#5 “Delirium” by Lauren Oliver

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Bec Graham

1. Lolita – Vladimir Nabokov 2. Holiday in Cambodia – Laura Jean McKay 3. Only Human – Gareth Roberts 4. Beautiful Chaos – Gary Russell 5. The Silent Stars – Dan Abnett 6. American Gods – Neil Gaiman 7. Every Breath – Ellie Marney 8. Neverwhere – Neil Gaiman 9. Delirium – Lauren Oliver 10. Pandemonium – Lauren Oliver 11. Requiem … Continue reading →

Posted in Extorting Bibliophilia | Tagged Before I Fall, character, Delirium, eBook, government, Lauren Oliver, love, religion, science, spec fic, YA | 11 Comments