Book Reviews

The Article below was published in Vol. 136, Issue 4 of the Lake Forest College Stentor on December 4, 2020. By Lauren Gantt ’21 A&E Editor  ganttl@mx.lakeforest.edu  With over 50 published works under her belt ranging from novels to short stories, Jennifer  L. Armentrout is widely known in the online reading sphere. Most notably, Armentrout is known for her multiple addictive young adult paranormal books. Having read many of Armentrout’s books over the years while aiming for…

The Article below was published in Vol. 136, Issue 2 of the Lake Forest College Stentor on October 16, 2020. By: Lauren Gantt ’21 A&E Editor ganttl@mx.lakeforest.edu If you are looking for the perfect book to read this spooky season, Kerri Mansicalco has got your back. Kingdom of the Wicked is the first book in her newest historical fantasy series set in 19th century Italy and delivers all of the creepy, spooky, and mystical elements you could…

The Article below was published in Vol. 136, Issue 1 of the Lake Forest College Stentor on September 18, 2020. By: Lauren Gantt ’21 A&E Editor ganttl@mx.lakeforest.edu Boyfriend Material is the kind of joyful rom-com that you want all romance books to be. Full of romance, obviously, but also a story featuring plenty of queer characters with an in-depth plot, complex characters, tons of humor, and a charming London backdrop.  We follow two characters, Luc and Oliver,…

Leah Moss ‘20 A&E Editor mossld@mx.lakeforest.edu    Many people turn to books as a form of escapism during rough times. While we’re all stuck at home during this very uncertain and difficult time, here are four books to check out that will offer a good escape from reality for a few hours.   Bone Crier’s Moon by Kathryn Purdie Bone Crier’s Moon is the start to a new duology which features a very unique magic…

The Article below was published in Vol. 135, Issue 2 of the Lake Forest College Stentor on October 18, 2019 By Leah Moss ’20  A&E Editor Give the Dark My Love by Beth Revis Give the Dark my Love tells the story of an aspiring young alchemist named Nedra who must turn to the dark, forbidden world of necromancy when a deadly plague wreaks havoc on her island and threatens the lives of her beloved family. The…