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The Invocations

The InvocationsTitle: The Invocations
Author(s): Krystal Sutherland
Genre(s): Horror
Format(s): Hard Cover
Pages: 400
Source: Library
Reason(s): Recommended
Rating:
Spice: 0.5 Flames

My Thoughts

THE INVOCATIONS was a dark, tense, mysterious story full of paranormal goodness. I loved the idea of witches and witch hunters, and the use of invocations to grant women borrowed power from demons for a small piece of their soul. It reminded me of an episode of Netflix’s THE CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA, which is what I think Krystal Sutherland was going for since she mentioned the show a couple of times in the story. I loved Zara, Jude, and Emer, the three main characters and loved that they made an unstoppable team.

The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

The Ballad of Songbirds and SnakesTitle: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
Author(s): Suzanne Collins
Series: The Hunger Games #4
Genre(s): Dystopian
Format(s): Audio
Pages: 517
Length: 16h 16m
Narrator(s): Santino Fontana
Source: Owned
Reason(s): None
Rating:
Spice: 0.5 Flames

My Thoughts

I thought THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS AND SNAKES was really fascinating and a fantastic prequel to The Hunger Games trilogy. I especially loved learning about Panem after the first war between the Capitol and the districts. I thought it was interesting to see how the Hunger Games operated before they became what they were in the 74th Hunger Games. I also loved the characters, especially Lucy Gray. I really loved learning more about Tigris and I’m curious why and when she and Coriolanus had a falling out.

Watching Coriolanus Snow’s life unfold in THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS AND SNAKES is a lot like watching Anakin Skywalker become Darth Vader in the Star Wars prequels. You keep hoping it won’t happen, but know there’s no hope. I thought it was interesting to be in his head, to hear the conflict of remaining loyal to the Capitol, regaining his status and wealth, or siding with the districts and Lucy Gray.