"Rhapsody" by Elizabeth Haydon

02.25.08 to 03.09.08 - I love adventuring to different places and Serendair and the Root are as good of places to go as any. The thing so wonderful about books are there are no boundaries, even mystical worlds totally unlike like our own. This was a fun romp through adventure and war fair and good versus evil. It is similar to Tolkin with its arduous travels through the root, the elf like race called Larin, the troll like Bolg, or the mysterious Dhracian. Tolkin wrote only one set of books that were a blast to read so I am thankful for those who follow in his footsteps.

This one is different with the heroin's magic stemming from music. I hope somewhere out there Haydon has written an end to the book because this one left you hanging. It was great adventure anyway! Read the book.

"Northanger Abbey" by Jane Austen

02.01.08 to 02.24.08 ....Eh. That's it - eh. This books was no Pride and Prejudice. Rather slow, I am ever so thankful that the book was relatively short. Miss Catherine was rather mousy even when it came to see her new best friend was selfish, obnoxious and annoying. The obnoxious characteristic of Miss Thorpe was one of the main reasons I hated Emma. Austen has a knack for creating characters you either immensely love or truly hate. So it was odd to feel totally indifferent to Miss Catherine. Even when Mr. Tilney's cruelty was at its height, the story fell short of holding my interest that's why it took so long for me to read.

If you are a true fan of Jane Austen, read the book. If your looking for something interesting to read select something else.