Elena Hebson > Recent Status Updates

I was given a free copy of this in exchange for a review a while ago and I feel so guilty for not getting around to it sooner, but better late than never, right?

So far in book two we've had two attempted murders (maybe three, not sure how to count them), four deaths (varied causes), love at first sight, a weird poetry reading ceremony where all the walls had to be painted dark red, cavernous secret passages being explored, and a generous helping of hinted nefarious planning. So I guess you could say it's getting pretty serious lol

I'm trying to get through the second book now, but it just feels so autumnal and I feel so spring-ish right now ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Going slowly because this one has so much to ponder in it

Already the author is dropping lines like "Letting a kid spell wrong does not help him be creative. Creative people find complete freedom within the bounds of discipline".
I did not know this was going to be so relevant. I fear I already love this book.

I can't visit my grandfather without him giving me more books, and this one happens to be the result of my most recent visit - we shall see how it is.

Why yes, I am reading another Wodehouse. I can't seem to stop myself ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Another reference to Harriet on page 240! Y'all I'm fangirling so much rn :)

Rereading because I adore Wimsey. I forgot that we get a veiled reference to Harriet on page 111 and I was screaming internally XD

Finished book one! May I just say that if you want arson, creepy twins who only wear purple, MULTIPLE death duels, extremely long-winded yet beautifully descriptive writing, gothic vibes, and a castle that feels like an ancient and slightly evil anthill of odd Dickensian creatures, read this.

One of the chapters was called "Preparations for Arson". I showed my sister this and she said that it seems like exactly my sort of book - she's not wrong hehe

Watch out TBR. I have emerged relatively unscathed from the death grip of my history final assignment and am prepared for a Spring break made up entirely of reading.

I so appreciate all the historical details in this story but I wish it would get to the point a bit faster because these poor characters have been suffering the whole book and I just want them to be happy now lol.

BOY has it picked up - the tension is killing me lol

The first few chapters had an overwhelming amount of backstory details, but it's getting pretty interesting now.

Reading this for a college class. Pretty interesting so far, but quite verbose. It's difficult to pick out which pieces of information are most important so I can study more effectively.

The cover on my edition is creepy but one can't be picky when one acquires books primarily at second-hand stores ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Reading a Charles Dickens book in January has become tradition for me somehow - we shall see how this one progresses :)

Happy J.R.R. Tolkien's birthday everyone!!! Don't forget to toast the professor at 9pm :)

"All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us" - The Fellowship of the Ring.

Sobbing because what in the heck was book one?! Things better get happier, I'm just saying.

“I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought, and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder.” — G. K. Chesterton

Happy Thanksgiving, y'all!!

Best part about the Friends of the Library Book Sale? The fact that I JUST GOT 11 BOOKS FOR $9.50!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!(continue exclamation marks ad infinitum)

In case you couldn't tell, I am ridiculously pleased (despite the fact that I have no room on my shelves for these) :)