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The Selection by Kiera Cass

Posted on April 15, 2013 by goodwinl

In a dystopian society where people are born into a numbered caste system, America Singer, a young musician, has fallen deeply, painfully, and irreversibly in love with a boy of a lower caste than herself. America’s and Aspen’s love consisted … Continue reading →

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The Legacy Trilogy by Cayla Kluver

Posted on April 5, 2013 by goodwinl

The Legacy Trilogy, by Cayla Kluver, is a fascinating fantasy story about two countries on the verge of war. Oddly enough, I read the third book in the series prior to the first (or second). It is a testament to … Continue reading →

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The Space Between by Brenna Yovanoff

Posted on March 18, 2013 by goodwinl

The Space Between is another stand-alone novel by Brenna Yovanoff. This novel follows two protagonists—Daphne, the daughter of Lilith and Lucifer, and Truman, a human boy. The novel switches between their perspectives and creates a world of illusion, deceit, evil, … Continue reading →

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The Crystal Cave by Mary Stewart

Posted on February 17, 2013 by goodwinl

The Crystal Cave, by Mary Stewart, is the first in her “Arthurian Saga”. Quite honestly, I devoured this book, which focuses on Merlin’s childhood, up until King Arthur is conceived. For people who enjoy Arthurian legend, classics, and history, this … Continue reading →

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The Cabin in the Woods

Posted on February 7, 2013 by goodwinl

At first I was reluctant to watch The Cabin in the Woods due to the fact that it had been categorized as “horror”. But I was convinced to watch it, as I was told it was much more than your … Continue reading →

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Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling

Posted on January 30, 2013 by goodwinl

I originally read the Harry Potter Series, by J. K. Rowling, as a child. I anticipated each novels release with that “it’s-never-ever-ever-going-to-get-here!” zeal that I had as a child. After waiting in line at the local bookstore, I would run … Continue reading →

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Stardust (DVD)

Posted on January 14, 2013 by goodwinl

Stardust, is a movie adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s novel, Stardust. It is a magical tale of a small town that borders a land of fantasy, where by the simple act of crossing a stone barrier, one can jump between the … Continue reading →

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Masque of the Red Death by Bethany Griffin

Posted on September 14, 2012 by goodwinl

Masque of the Red Death, by Bethany Griffin is an intriguing re-production of Poe’s original version, “The Masque of the Red Death”. Griffin creates a world that has succumbed to an air-borne infectious disease, which leaves people dying on every … Continue reading →

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Die For Me by Amy Plum

Posted on July 14, 2012 by goodwinl

Die for Me, written by Amy Plum, is a story of love, loss, desire, and the supernatural. Kate and her sister Georgia have suffered the tragic loss of their parents, who were so horrifically injured in a car accident that … Continue reading →

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Hourglass by Myra Mcentire

Posted on July 10, 2012 by goodwinl

Emerson is not a normal 17-year-old girl. She may appear to be on the outside, but everything about her, including her daily routine, is off. A few months before her parents’ tragic deaths, Emerson began seeing people. These people were … Continue reading →

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