How goes it my fellow bibliophiles? 2016 has been one hell of a year. This year we have seen the death of many a beloved celebrity, a sketchy election and monumental social action. As for books, well, this year I have read some truly amazing stories. From fiction to non-fiction, my world has been rocked by the talent and bravery of so many authors. AlliesOpinions reviews a wide range of genres and I know there is something for every one this list! I am proud to present my picks for your viewing pleasure.
The Keeper and the Rulership
The Booklist – 5 Books You Should Read
Since it’s well known that I’m a voracious reader, I often have people ask me for book recommendations. Due to this, I’ve decided to start a weekly list of books that I have personally reviewed. Each book has received a minimum 4 star rating from me. If you have read any of the books I’ve listed, please let me know what you thought of them in the comments!
Book Spotlight “The Keeper and the Rulership”
In a world where both magic and mathematics are forbidden, Raneh is growing magic and she can't seem to stop. She'll face the death penalty if anybody catches her, so she hides it in the weeds of her family's land, pretending to be a typical eighteen-year-old heir. And it works. Until the Ruler comes to visit. Now, with the purpose of the Ruler's visit a mystery and not only her safety but her family's reputation in danger, she has to find a way to do the impossible: Stop growing magic.
Indie Author Spotlight – Emily Martha Sorensen
I think the ideal society would be one that doesn’t even need money, because people just share with each other (voluntarily, not because somebody’s forcing them to). A society where everyone is good and kind would not need many rules at all, so there could be a lot of flexibility and creativity and freedom. Of course, a society with all good people would be very easy to keep going: practically any government or economic system would work perfectly and fairly.
Top Ten Tuesday – Beach Reads
My Top Ten Beach Reads! What's on your list?
WWW Wednesday – May 18th 2016
Welcome to WWW Wednesday! This prompt comes from Sam over at Taking On A World Of Words. Leave a comment with your list or a link to your blog!
Guest Post- Emily Sorensen “Anticipation Versus Dread: The Two Types of Story Tension”
Tension. It’s that thing that all stories need to have to propel the reader forward. Without it, you have dullness. Drabness. Blahhhhh. But what most people don’t realize until they think about it is that there are two kinds of story tension, and they’re not all that similar. In fact, they’re polar opposites: dread and anticipation.
A Dystopian Society Like No Other! “The Keeper and the Rulership”
Do you like dystopian novels? We do! Check out this new world and see for yourself how awesome it is!
Book Review “The Keeper and the Rulership” by Emily Martha Sorensen
This was a very unique read. I blew through this book. This world was so interesting that I cringed every time I had to put the book down. I just had to know what would happen next.
WWW Wednesday – April 27th 2016
What are the three W’s? What are you currently reading? What did you recently finish reading? What are you reading next?