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13 (the 13th book in the Women of the Otherworld series) by Kelley Armstrong ~ Started: 09.06.14 ~ Finished: 13.06.14 Title of Book: 13 (the 13th book in the Women of the Otherworld series) by Kelley Armstrong Name of Author: Kelley Armstrong Edition: Kindle ASIN: B007TNY7LO Number of Pages: 419 pages Synopsis ~ 13. The breath-taking, explosive finale to the Women of the Otherworld series War is coming to the Otherworld. A sinister cult known as The Supernatural Liberation Movement is hell-bent on exposing the truth about supernaturals to the rest of the world. Their violent, ruthless plan has put everyone at risk: from werewolves to vampires, from witches to half-demons. Savannah Levine - fiery and unpredictable - stands at the heart of the maelstrom. There is a new, dark magic inside her, granting her the power to summon spells of terrifying strength. But whether this magic is a gift or a curse, no one knows. On the eve of battle, all the major players must come together in a last, desperate fight for survival - Elena and Clay; Adam and Savannah; Paige and Lucas; Jeremy and Jaime; Hope, Eve and more... They are fighting for lives. They are fighting for their loved ones. They are fighting for the Otherworld. What I thought of '13' ~ This is the final instalment of 'The Women of the Otherworld' and I had always dreaded the series ending but after reading '13' I am glad it has come to a end. As with the previous two books, Savannah is the main character and despite a huge change in her life, she has not changed for the better. The redeeming feature of the book was Elena, Clay, Jeremy, Paige and Lucas, I enjoyed reading their points of view. The book has a lot of excitement which is good and keeps you entertained. The downside is the changes to a character which are very sudden changes which I found frustrating. I am glad I read 'The Women of the Otherworld' and I will re~read the earlier books but not the later books. Rating: 3/5

Spellbound (the 12th book in the Women of the Otherworld series) by Kelley Armstrong ~ Started: 08.06.14 ~ Finished: 09.06.14 Title of Book: Spellbound (the 12th book in the Women of the Otherworld series) Name of Author: Kelley Armstrong Edition: Kindle ASIN: B00590XRGK Number of Pages: 350 pages Synopsis ~ Savannah Levine is in danger. That’s not usually a problem. But, caught in the grip of a disturbing and violent murder case, Savannah swore to give up her unique gifts if it would save an innocent young girl. Little did she know that someone - or something - was listening… Now she has no idea how to restore her powers, just when she needs them the most. In this compelling, fast-paced new thriller, Savannah has to face a host of deadly enemies bent on destroying not only her, but the very fabric of the supernatural world. As dark forces gather, Savannah isn’t just fighting for her life, but for everything and everyone she loves… What I thought of 'Spellbound' ~ I have enjoyed most of the Otherworld series, especially the earlier books and I did enjoy 'Spellbound' to a point, I was just not that enthused by it unfortunately because of Savannah, I felt the same way when I read 'Waking the Witch'. Savannah is not a great character to read, there are stronger characters in the series. Savannah is selfish, inconsiderate, I could go on but basically she is not a nice person. The story has plenty of excitement in it but it could have been written better without Savannah as the main character which I know does not make sense but as I said there are stronger and well written characters to chose from. Rating: 3/5

Bitter Greens by Kate Forsyth ~ Started: 02.06.14 ~ Finished: 08.06.14 Title of Book: Bitter Greens Name of Author: Kate Forsyth Edition: Kindle ASIN: B00APDWTFQ Number of Pages: 496 pages Synopsis ~ An utterly captivating reinvention of the Rapunzel fairytale weaved together with the scandalous life of one of the tale's first tellers, Charlotte-Rose de la Force. Charlotte-Rose de la Force has been banished from the court of Versailles by the Sun King, Louis XIV, after a series of scandalous love affairs. She is comforted by an old nun, Sœur Seraphina, who tells her the tale of a young girl who, a hundred years earlier, is sold by her parents for a handful of bitter greens... Selena is the famous red-haired muse of the artist Tiziano, first painted by him in 1512 and still inspiring him at the time of his death, sixty-four years later. Called La Strega Bella, Selena is at the centre of Renaissance life in Venice, a world of beauty and danger, seduction and betrayal, love and superstition, retaining her youth and beauty by the blood of young red-haired girls. After Margherita's father steals a handful of parsley, wintercress and rapunzel from the walled garden of the courtesan Selena Leonelli, he is threatened with having both hands cut off unless he and his wife give away their little red-haired girl. And so, when she turns seven, Margherita is locked away in a tower, her hair woven together with the locks of all the girls before her, growing to womanhood under the shadow of La Strega Bella, and dreaming of being rescued... Three women, three lives, three stories, braided together to create a compelling story of desire, obsession, black magic and the redemptive power of love What I thought of 'Bitter Greens' ~ 'Bitter Greens' is the story of three women, Charlotte-Rose de la Force, Selena and Margherita. Charlotte-Rose finds herself removed from the court of Versailles by Louis XIV because of her various love affairs, Charlotte-Rose does not act like the other ladies of the court, she is never demur, unforgettable but Charlotte-Rose dreams of having a husband and her own family. Selena is a woman of mystery, you learn more about her beginnings and how she uses witchcraft to get what she wants and Margherita, the young girl who finds herself the victim of a mistake that her parents made. It took me awhile to get into 'Bitter Greens' but I am pleased I kept reading because it is a great story, all of the women are connected and I enjoyed reading their stories. Highly recommended. Rating: 5/5

I'm so sorry Peacefield, Sascha knew how much you loved and cared for her. x

Great review Nursenblack, I have still to read 'Looking for Alaska', I have An Abundance of Katherines' on my kindle. I have read 'The Fault in our Stars' (which I realy enjoyed) and 'Paper Towns' which was a great read too.

Great reviews Bobblybear, I have 'The Rosie Project' on my kindle

Thanks Nursenblack and Bobblybear, I am looking forward to the rest of the series.

Number the Stars by Lois Lowry ~ Started: 01.06.14 ~ Finished: 02.06.14 Title of Book: Number the Stars Name of Author: Lois Lowry Edition: Kindle ASIN: B00ALKPTCS Number of Pages: 144 pages Synopsis ~ The evacuation of Jews from Nazi-held Denmark is one of the great untold stories of World War II. On September 29, 1943, word got out in Denmark that Jews were to be detained and then sent to the death camps. Within hours the Danish resistance, population and police arranged a small flotilla to herd 7,000 Jews to Sweden. Lois Lowry fictionalizes a true-story account to bring this courageous tale to life. She brings the experience to life through the eyes of 10-year-old Annemarie Johannesen, whose family harbors her best friend, Ellen Rosen, on the eve of the round-up and helps smuggles Ellen's family out of the country. What I thought of 'Number the Stars' ~ I bought 'Number the Stars' after I read 'The Giver'. I enjoyed 'Number the Stars', it was a interesting read and it shows the strength that people find when face with the unimaginable. Annemarie and Marie's friendship is the most important of the story as they live with war while their parents protect them as best they can. A well written story, interesting and memorable. Rating: 5/5

The Entity by Frank De Felitta ~ Started: 29.05.14 ~ Finished: 01.06.14 Title of Book: The Entity Name of Author: Frank De Felitta Edition: Kindle ASIN: B00HOV4AGI Number of Pages: 406 pages Synopsis ~ Carlotta Moran, a young single mother with three children, suddenly has her life turned upside down when she begins to be attacked in her bed each night, violated by a spectral rapist. This brutal unseen force makes attempts on her life and terrorizes her children, but the worst part is that no one believes her. Among the skeptics is psychiatrist Dr. Sneidermann, who believes Carlotta is psychotic, a danger to herself and her children who should be committed. But two graduate students in parapsychology have a different theory: that Carlotta is being tormented by a powerful entity from beyond our reality, outside space and time. The tension builds to an electrifying conclusion, and the truth may be far more frightening than any of them ever imagined ... What I thought of 'The Entity' ~ Carlotta Moran is a single mother who lives with her 3 children, attending classes to obtain a qualification which will lead to a good job, a normal life until Carlotta is attacked by a unseen assailant in her bedroom, at first Carlotta believes she has had a horrific dream but then she is attacked again and seeks safety for herself and her children with a friend. Carlotta returns home and the attacks continued, attacks by someone she cannot see, Carlotta is afraid and has no one to turn to, until a particular attack endangers her life, Carlotta finds herself seeking psychiatric help while the attacks continues, its not until she seeks helps from parapsychologist that she starts to get her life back and face who is attacking her. I remember seeing the film adaptation of 'The Entity' for the first time and I found it hard to believe it was based on a true story but it was and this is the story. The story is interesting, unsettling and very vivid which at times was difficult to read. The only negative aspect to the story for me was how unhelpful her psychiatrist was, as the story progresses he seems to care more about his budding feelings towards Carlotta than what is happening to her. A interesting read. Rating: 3/5

The Giver by Lois Lowry ~ Started: 29.05.14 ~ Finished: 29.05.14 Title of Book: The Giver Name of Author: Lois Lowry Edition: Kindle ISBN-10: B00ALKO9WE Number of Pages: 204 pages Synopsis ~ In a perfect world, Jonas begins to see the flaws… THE GIVER is the classic award-winning novel that inspired the dystopian genre and a major motion picture adaptation for 2014 starring Jeff Bridges, Meryl Streep, Katie Holmes and Taylor Swift. It is the future. There is no war, no hunger, no pain. No one in the community wants for anything. Everything needed is provided. And at twelve years old, each member of the community has their profession carefully chosen for them by the Committee of Elders. Twelve-year old Jonas has never thought there was anything wrong with his world. But from the moment he is selected as the Receiver of Memory, Jonas discovers that their community is not as perfect as it seems. It is only with the help of the Giver, that Jonas can find what has been lost. And it is only through his personal courage that Jonas finds the strength to do what is right… The Giver is the award-winning classic of bravery and adventure that has inspired countless dystopian writers as the forerunner of this genre. What I thought of 'The Giver' ~ 'The Giver' is the story of Jonas, a 12 year old boy who lives in a perfect world where there is no war, pain or hunger, in this perfect world, everyone lives are planned from the minute they are born until it is their time to died. Jonas's view of his world is changed dramatically when he is chosen to be the receiver of memory under the tutelage of The Giver, who Jonas will eventually become. The Giver shows Jonas that the world he lives in is not what it seems and Jonas must find the courage to go what is right and he does. 'The Giver' is a book that I have always wanted to read and I am pleased I read it. Jonas is a well written character and I enjoyed experiencing the changes he goes through as the world he knew changes and he begins to see the world differently. The Giver is also a interesting character, he carries the memories of the past, a past that helps decide the future. I enjoyed 'The Giver' and I am looking forward to reading the next instalment 'Gathering Blue'. Rating: 5/5

I just started reading '13' by Kelley Armstrong

Ajax Penumbra: 1969 by ~ Started: 28.05.14 ~ Finished: 28.05.14 Title of Book: Ajax Penumbra: 1969 Name of Author: Edition: Kindle ISBN-10: B00GF2LNGM Number of Pages: 68 pages Synopsis ~ It is August 1969. The Summer of Love is a fading memory. The streets of San Francisco pulse to the sounds of Led Zeppelin and Marvin Gaye. And of jackhammers: A futuristic pyramid of a skyscraper is rising a few blocks from City Lights bookstore and an unprecedented subway tunnel is being built under the bay. Meanwhile, south of the city, orchards are quickly giving way to a brand-new industry built on silicon. But young Ajax Penumbra has not arrived in San Francisco looking for free love or a glimpse of the technological future. He is seeking a book—the single surviving copy of the Techne Tycheon, a mysterious volume that has brought and lost great fortune for anyone who has owned it. The last record of the book locates it in the San Francisco of more than a century earlier, and on that scant bit of evidence, Penumbra’s university has dispatched him west to acquire it for their library. After a few weeks of rigorous hunting, Penumbra feels no closer to his goal than when he started. But late one night, after another day of dispiriting dead ends, he stumbles across a 24-hour bookstore, and the possibilities before him expand exponentially . . . What I thought of 'Ajax Penumbra: 1969' ~ I enjoyed reading about the beginning of Mr Penumbra’s 24 hour bookstore, it was a interesting read and at great addition to the first book. Rating: 3/5

Thanks nursenblack, I am reading so much because I'm not working 'Dorothy Must Die' is really good, I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau ~ Started: 27.05.14 ~ Finished: 28.05.14 Title of Book: The City of Ember Name of Author: Jeanne DuPrau Edition: Kindle ISBN-10: B0031RDWJA Number of Pages: 290 pages Synopsis ~ Many hundreds of years ago, the city of Ember was created by the Builders to contain everything needed for human survival. It worked - but now the storerooms are almost out of food, crops are blighted, corruption is spreading through the city and worst of all - the lights are failing. Soon Ember could be engulfed by darkness-But when two children, Lina and Doon, discover fragments of an ancient parchment, they begin to wonder if there could be a way out of Ember. Can they decipher the words from long ago and find a new future for everyone? Will the people of Ember listen to them? What I thought of 'The City of Ember' ~ I bought 'The City of Ember' after I watched the film adaptation a few weeks ago, which was a good movie, I liked the story. There are some differences between the book and the film (as always), Doon and Lina are great characters and their quest to find a way out of Ember is interesting as they work out the parchment which was left by the Builders. I hope to read the rest of the series at some point. Rating: 3/5

Elijah's Mermaid by Essie Fox ~ Started: 21.05.14 ~ Finished: 27.05.14 Title of Book: Elijah's Mermaid Name of Author: Essie Fox Edition: Kindle ISBN-10: B009S8AUF0 Number of Pages: 417 pages Synopsis ~ Following the success of Essie Fox's highly acclaimed debut THE SOMNAMBULIST, this is a gloriously gothic new novel from one of the most talented historical writers around. Since she was found as a baby, floating in the Thames one foggy night, the web-toed Pearl has been brought up in a brothel known as the House of Mermaids. Cosseted and pampered there, it is only when her fourteenth birthday approaches that Pearl realises she is to be sold to the highest bidder. Meanwhile, the orphaned twins, Lily and Elijah, have shared an idyllic childhood, raised in a secluded country house with their grandfather, Augustus Lamb. But when Lily and Elijah go on a visit London, a chance meeting with the ethereal Pearl will have repercussions for all of them, binding their fates together in a dark and dangerous way... In this bewitching, sensual novel, Essie Fox has written another tale of obsessive love and betrayal, moving from the respectable worlds of Victorian art and literature, and into the shadowy demi-monde of brothels, asylums and freak show tents - a world in which nothing and no-one is quite what they seem to be. What I thought of 'Elijah's Mermaid' ~ 'Elijah's Mermaid' is the story of three people, the twins, Elijah and Lily, and Pearl, a baby found in the Thames river following her mother's suicide. Elijah and Lily lives begin in the Foundling Home where they abandoned by their mother after their birth, eventually the twins find their home with their grandfather, the father of their deceased father who died before their birth which led to their mother leaving her home in shame and subsequently disappearing. Whilst Elijah and Lily have a settled and loving childhood, Pearl is brought up in a brothel where she is shown as 'The Mermaid' due to her web toes. Pearl is protected and raised by Mrs Hibbert, a woman shrouded in black which hides her face from the world. Pearl's life changes as her fourteenth birthday approaches, she is told by the sinister Tip Thomas that she will be sold to the highest bidder. Pearl finds herself sold to Osborne Black, an obsessive artist who wants Pearl for a specific reason. As the story progresses the three characters come together and find out how they are all connected. 'Elijah's Mermaid' was a pleasant surprise because I did not expect to enjoy it as much as I did. There were parts which I found hard to believe but the story works well and I loved the description of Victorian London. Pearl was my favourite character, at times whilst reading I did think (and wish) that she would get some backbone but as the story progresses Pearl changes and its a positive change. The twins, Elijah and Lily were interesting to read but due to their childhood, they both seemed unaware of the world around them which frustrated me. The rest of the characters are also well written especially Tip Thomas, who actually makes your flesh crawl as you read. An interesting read and I hope to read more by Essie Fox. Rating: 4/5

American Dad

X-Men: Days of Future Past ~ it was awesome!

'Thirteen Reasons Why' sounds great, I enjoyed reading your review.

Thanks Athena

Paper Towns by John Green ~ Started: 18.05.14 ~ Finished: 21.05.14 Title of Book: Paper Towns Name of Author: John Green Edition: Kindle ASIN: B004M8S2X8 Number of Pages: 320 pages Synopsis ~ Who is the real Margo? Quentin Jacobsen has spent a lifetime loving the magnificently adventurous Margo Roth Spiegelman from afar. So when she cracks open a window and climbs into his life - dressed like a ninja and summoning him for an ingenious campaign of revenge - he follows. After their all-nighter ends and a new day breaks, Q arrives at school to discover that Margo, always an enigma, has now become a mystery. She has disappeared. Q soon learns that there are clues in her disappearance . . . and they are for him. Trailing Margo's disconnected path across the USA, the closer Q gets, the less sure he is of who he is looking for. What I thought of 'Paper Towns' ~ I am fast becoming a huge fan of John Green, his books are well written, individual, quirky, relevant, all the best stuff you find in books. I enjoyed the story of Q and Margo, the clues that Margo left were inventive and intelligent, I enjoyed reading how Q, Radar and Ben solved them. The relationship between the 3 boys was highlighted well, right down to the relentless bantering which seems to occur between boys/men (I have two brothers and I am always surprised at how they and their friends speak to each other), especially to Radar and his parents choice of collectables. I liked Margo too, she was mysterious and seem to have different faces for different people and the struggles with her parents who did not understand her, while Q's parents are very supportive and understood him but at the same time, they do not 'get' him, they love him, which I think was what Margo needed to be shown more by her parents and they did not not show her, seeing her more as an attentive seeker, which I found a pity. I enjoyed 'Paper Towns' and as with the previous book I read by John Green, 'The Fault In Our Stars' I will read it again. Rating: 5/5

It was a great read Athena, I hope you enjoy it too

Mr Penumbra's 24~Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan ~ Started: 13.05.14 ~ Finished: 18.05.14 Title of Book: Mr Penumbra's 24~Hour Bookstore Name of Author: Robin Sloan Edition: Kindle ASIN: B00A25NLOU Number of Pages: 305 pages Synopsis ~ The Great Recession has shuffled Clay Jannon away from life as a San Francisco web-design drone and into the aisles of Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore. But after a few days on the job, Clay discovers that the store is more curious than either its name or its gnomic owner might suggest. The customers are few, and they never seem to buy anything—instead, they “check out” large, obscure volumes from strange corners of the store. Suspicious, Clay engineers an analysis of the clientèle’s behaviour, seeking help from his variously talented friends. But when they bring their findings to Mr. Penumbra, they discover the bookstore’s secrets extend far beyond its walls. Rendered with irresistible brio and dazzling intelligence, Robin Sloan's Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore is exactly what it sounds like: an establishment you have to enter and will never want to leave. What I thought of 'Mr Penumbra's 24~Hour Bookstore' ~ I enjoyed this from start to finish, it truly is a book for book lovers, the characters are well written and easy to identify with. Clay Jannon is a brilliant character who I liked, at the beginning of the book he has lost his job because of the recession and he is looking for a job to survive but that when he gets his job as a night shift book clerk I feel he has found a career and he is embraces it which was very refreshing. I loved the idea of this quirky 24 hour bookstore that was also part of a secret society and how Mr Penumbra was not elitist, his thoughts? Books are all for all. A very enjoyable read. Rating: 4/5

Thanks Athena

The Ocean At The End of The Lane by Neil Gaiman ~ Started: 11.05.14 ~ Finished: 13.05.14 Title of Book: The Ocean At The End of The Lane Name of Author: Neil Gaiman Edition: Kindle ASIN: B00ABLJ5NQ Number of Pages: 246 pages Synopsis ~ THE OCEAN AT THE END OF THE LANE is a fable that reshapes modern fantasy: moving, terrifying and elegiac - as pure as a dream, as delicate as a butterfly's wing, as dangerous as a knife in the dark - from storytelling genius Neil Gaiman. It began for our narrator forty years ago when the family lodger stole their car and committed suicide in it, stirring up ancient powers best left undisturbed. Dark creatures from beyond this world are on the loose, and it will take everything our narrator has just to stay alive: there is primal horror here, and menace unleashed - within his family and from the forces that have gathered to destroy it. His only defence is three women, on a farm at the end of the lane. The youngest of them claims that her duckpond is an ocean. The oldest can remember the Big Bang. What I thought of 'The Ocean At The End of The Lane' ~ I enjoyed 'The Ocean At The End of The Lane' from beginning to end, I love the story of the narrator facing powers he does not understand in the shape of Ursula who arrives in his home shortly after the suicide of the lodger. The narrator makes friend with Lettie Hempstock, a girl who lives with her mother, Ginnie and her grandmother, Old Mrs Hempstock, all of the Hempstock women are different and have been part of the world for a long time, now they all have to fight against Ursula. As I said, I enjoyed the book from the start to finish, I love the worlds that Neil Gaiman creates and how his stories unfold, you become part of the story. A lovely read. Rating: 4/5

No Place Like Oz (Dorothy Must Die novella) by Danielle Paige ~ Started: 09.05.14 ~ Finished: 09.05.14 Title of Book: No Place Like Oz (Dorothy Must Die novella) Name of Author: Danielle Paige Edition: Kindle ASIN: B00BATNQHY Number of Pages: 132 pages Synopsis ~ After returning to Kansas, Dorothy Gale has realized that the dreary fields of Kansas don’t compare to the vibrant landscapes of Oz. And although she’s happy to be reunited with Aunt Em, she misses her friends from the yellow brick road. But most of all, Dorothy misses the fame and the adventure. In Kansas she’s just another prairie girl, but in Oz she was a hero. So Dorothy is willing to do anything to get back, because there really is no place like Oz. But returning to the land she left comes at a price, and after Dorothy is through with it, Oz will never be the same. Perfect for fans of Alex Flinn, Marissa Meyer, and Gregory Maguire, No Place Like Oz is a dark reimagining of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum. Building off of its rich mythology, Danielle Paige creates an edgy, thrilling story for teens that chronicles the rise and fall of one of the literature’s most beloved characters. This digital original novella is a prequel that sets the stage for the forthcoming novel Dorothy Must Die. What I thought of 'No Place Like Oz' ~ 'No place like Oz' begins with Dorothy who returned home to Kansas from Oz two years previously and she has realised that she misses Oz more than she thought she would. Dorothy having told her Aunt Em and Uncle Henry about her adventures in Oz begins to resent them because as much as they say they believe her, Dorothy knows they do not believe her, her resentment grows and then on her 16th birthday, she finds herself back in Oz and this time she's staying there. I have never been a fan of 'The Wizard of Oz', I have watched the original film with Judy Garland more than once but I was never a fan, I thought Dorothy was too nice and this novella proves me right! I enjoyed 'There's no Place Like Oz', it was well written and it would have worked as a novel with more detail of the aftermath of Dorothy Rating: 5/5 *** Dorothy Must Die by Danielle Paige ~ Started: 09.05.14 ~ Finished: 11.05.14 Title of Book: Dorothy Must Die Name of Author: Danielle Paige Edition: Kindle ASIN: B00DB3D302 Number of Pages: 469 pages Synopsis ~ I didn't ask for any of this. I didn't ask to be some kind of hero. But when your whole life gets swept up by a tornado—taking you with it—you have no choice but to go along, you know? Sure, I've read the books. I've seen the movies. I know the song about the rainbow and the happy little blue birds. But I never expected Oz to look like this. To be a place where Good Witches can't be trusted, Wicked Witches may just be the good guys, and winged monkeys can be executed for acts of rebellion. There's still the yellow brick road, though—but even that's crumbling. What happened? Dorothy. They say she found a way to come back to Oz. They say she seized power and the power went to her head. And now no one is safe. My name is Amy Gumm—and I'm the other girl from Kansas. I've been recruited by the Revolutionary Order of the Wicked. I've been trained to fight. And I have a mission: Remove the Tin Woodman's heart. Steal the Scarecrow's brain. Take the Lion's courage. Then and only then—Dorothy must die! What I thought of 'Dorothy Must Die' ~ Following on from 'No Place Like Oz', the story begins with Amy, another girl from Kansas, a girl who is different, singled out because she is seen as poor, looking after her mother, who doesn't seem to care about her daughter. As with Dorothy, Amy gets caught in a tornado and ends up in Oz, a different Oz where Dorothy reigns and her friends, The Scarecrow, The Tin Man and The Lion dispense justice towards anyone who goes against Dorothy. Amy has been chosen to end Dorothy's reign, a task which troubles and scares Amy but she knows it's the right thing to do. I enjoyed 'Dorothy Must Die', I liked Amy, she was a great character, I liked how she faced challenges and proved herself. Dorothy is a horrible character and believe me, the more you read, the more you understand why her reign must end but there is always the chance that the next person to reign may be worse than Dorothy. The book has a good ending which leads hopefully into a sequel. Rating: 3/5