Reviews written by Alanna Shaw

I just love mermaid stories. Make it a story about killer mermaids and I'm even more entranced. I had a lot of fun reading Wake by Amanda Hocking. While the plot didn't amaze me, I was intrigued. I hate to say this, but there is only...

This was one part Frankenstein and one part Romeo and Juliet. I fully expected to be slightly creeped out by one or more characters in the book, but what I didn't expect was such a hot and steamy romance. There are many interesting characters in Broken....

Have I mentioned lately how much I adore Sarah Beth Durst? Probably, but it's worth saying again. I love how each book I pick up is completely different from the one before it. Durst obviously has a talent that is above par. While Enchanted...

As much as I love this series, I have to say I was a little disappointed with Crimson Frost. Maybe it's just me, but this series is dragging on. I really thought this would be the final book, and I was sad when I started... BUT, now I'm ready for...

This was certainly meant for younger readers! It had a cutesy feel to it, but it was still fun to read. I thought Mermin was adorable. He looked more like an aquatic frog crossed with the Creature from the Black Lagoon than a mercreature....

I really have to start taking notes as I read. I read this book in one sitting then jumped right into a new book. Eight books later, I can hardly remember what I liked and didn't like about The Vicious Deep. I do remember that...

Well, I have to admit this one didn't make much of an impression on me. It had a fairly nice story to pull me along, but beyond that I wasn't feeling much. Let's start with the plot, shall we? I do love a good...

When I started this book, I was completely confused. Seriously. The new lingo and the cryptic nature of the story itself had me thrown for a loop. In fact, I really didn't care for the story much because of it. But, since I picked this book...

This was different from what I expected. I wasn't sure what I would be reading when I started this book. I knew Maus was a Holocaust story, but I didn't know what type of story it would be. Calling it a "contemporary classic of immeasurable significance" is an understatement. I...

This graphic novel was great! I really enjoyed it. The illustrations were great and the plot was actually good. What made the plot so great, you ask? The fact there was actually one! I am so tired of graphic novels that hardly have a plot. This...

Oh my. Two words: tragic and encouraging. I had no idea what this was going to be about. None. I seriously thought it might be a mermaid tale based on the cover and title. (I was wrong!) Turns...

I'm going to upset the cosmic balance when I say that I did not enjoy this book. Gasp! I know. This is proof that sometimes there are books that aren't meant for everyone. This is my example. I will start by saying that I thought the...

I am new to the genre of graphic novels. I'm really trying to break out of my reading shell. Anya's Ghost was my second graphic novel ever, and I have mixed feelings. First off, the drawings were awesome! The author/illustrator is so talented. The characters' faces...

I really don’t understand people only giving this book 4 star reviews. Sarah Beth Durst has hit her mark once again with Vessel! I found this story to be unique and completely immersive. I didn’t want to stop reading it! The first thing I...

The first thing that grabbed my attention about this book is the amazing cover. Wow! You have to look closely to see the viney shapes of plants spiraling up from the cityscape. The green color scheme was also a very clever choice that becomes obvious when you read the story....