Doctor Sleep by Stephen King

TITLE:  Doctor Sleep
AUTHOR:  King, Stephen
GENRE:  Fiction/Horror

DATES READ:  7/15/2014 - 7/30/2014

MY RATING:  4/5

Starting something a little different from my usual reading.  I'm a little nervous because Kind has always scared me until I get nightmares.  But away we go!

This one definitely wasn't as scary as The Shining, but it was frightening in it's own way.  I liked the connections found down the Torrence family tree, including the generation bridging ability, anger, and alcoholism.  It felt raw and real, as Stephen King's writing often it.  Sometimes you can't escape your past.

King hit the nail on the head with the one.  The villains and horror aspects were chilling, and leave striking images that last in your mind long after you've turned the page.  This imagery was so beautiful, I can only hope they make a film some day that does this book justice.  Highly recommended!

Will read and write soon!

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City of Heavenly Fire by Cassandra Clare

TITLE:  City of Heavenly Fire (Mortal Instruments #6)
AUTHOR:  Clare, Cassandra
GENRE:  Fiction/Fantasy

DATES READ:  6/6/2014 - 7/15/2014

MY RATING:  4.5/5

I can't believe I am finally starting the LAST Mortal Instruments book.  What a day!  I hope it's wonderful like the rest of the series has been.

Oh my goodness.  I cannot believe I finished it.  I'm going to miss all of the characters.  But after completing two of Clare's series, I think I'm done.

I kind of grew up with these characters, and adored their personalities, but I don't relate to them as must as I did before.  Maybe it's just because I'm a little older... their decisions seem more brash and unrealistic than they did before.

But I still love them all and will hold these stories dear.  I was blessed to have stumbled across them and will constantly continue to recommend them!

Will read and write soon!

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