“Ice Like Fire” has all of the symptoms of second-book syndrome, but the series is still promising. Meira and Mather’s inner conflicts are the most interesting part of the story, and there are hints of something amazing to come. I can’t wait to see them reach their full potential in the conclusion of this series.

It is finally summer vacation. More specifically, it is my last summer vacation before I cross the country to attend my dream university, and I can not wait! Until then, I want to have an amazing summer.

“See How They Run” is everything I could want from an Ally Carter sequel, plot-wise: dark, dangerous and full of international drama. The ending left me desperately begging for the series finale.

After at least 13 years, I recognize all of the signs. First, my lungs feel heavy, as if I’d swallowed a chunk of lead. Then, my throat constricts, trying to keep out some foreign invader …

It’s safe to say I had no idea what I was getting into when I started “All Fall Down.” Embassy Row definitely has a more serious tone than Ally Carter’s other series, but it has many of the same features I’ve come to love over the years.

I’m challenging myself to a total blog clean-up and transformation in 25 days and giving tips on how to do it.