“Beware; for I am fearless, and therefore powerful.” ― Mary Shelley, Frankenstein (1818)

“I was benevolent and good; misery made me a fiend. Make me happy, and I shall again be virtuous.” ― Mary Shelley, Frankenstein (1818)
Four years ago I walked into my local chapters waiting to get picked up after a day of shopping excursions with some friends. As I roamed the stacks of books aimlessly – since I wasn’t that big of a bookie and usually relied on the box sets my parents chose for me as Christmas presents – I was very ill informed on the big books of the literary world. But there, in this amazing section of the store; Young Adult Fiction, I almost knocked over this big cardboard box filled […]

“There is no better distraction in this world than losing oneself in books for awhile.” ― Cassandra Clare, Chain of Gold

“People are only invincible in books,” said Cordelia. “I think you will find most of the time, not even then,” said Tessa. “But at least we can always pick up a book and read it anew. Stories offer a thousand fresh starts.” ― Cassandra Clare, Chain of Gold (2020)
“Do not let those who cannot see the truth tell you who you are. You are the flame that cannot be put out. You are the star that cannot be lost. You are who you have always been, and that is enough and more than enough. Anyone who looks at you and sees darkness is blind.” ― Cassandra Clare, Chain of Gold (2020)

“The point of stories is not that they are objectively true, but that the soul of the story is truer than reality. Those who mock fiction do so because they fear the truth.” ― Cassandra Clare, Chain of Gold (2020)
Author: Victoria Aveyard Publisher: Harper Teen Publication date: May 15, 2018 Pages: 662 Price: $24.99 CAD (hardcover) at Indigo Books & Music Online Synopsis Victory comes at a price. Mare Barrow learned this all too well when Cal’s betrayal nearly destroyed her. Now determined to protect her heart—and secure freedom for Reds and newbloods like her—Mare resolves to overthrow the kingdom of Norta once and for all… starting with the crown on Maven’s head. But no battle is won alone, and before the Reds may rise as one, Mare must […]