Mission
My mission at Lizzy's Library is to provide honest, reliable, and valuable reviews for a wide variety of books. I want to give readers new writers, and writers new readers. No reader wants to bother reading a pointless book and no writer wants to futilely hunt for readers.
As a voracious reader, I know how tragic it is to read half a book...and then something happens and you think, “How I wish that I had known that this was in it. If I had, then I would not have wasted time reading it!”
The reviews contain the premise of the book, note violence, romance, and scary themes. The only age guide I put on is whether it's "Elementary" aged or not. (noted by "Children's) Every reader is different, especially as they get older. My judgement on that is on the more conservative side, since I was easily scared as a third grader. So there are probably some books that I have not marked as children's that actually could be. I have tried to avoid spoilers, but a few may have made their way in. They are noted by “SPOILER!” I often review only the first book in each series, if the series is similar in all essential points to the first book. (my ratings include points from following books) I hope you find these reviews helpful in your literary adventures. My brother has also added his seal of approval to the books that he recommends to other guys.
What does "clean" mean? Well, almost all of the books I have reviewed are perfectly clean. That means no swearing, no extra-marital inappropriate relationships (and certainly not any inappropriate scenes!), no excessive and graphic violence, no alphabet agenda, and no portraying evil as good.
Some of the books I have reviewed do have swearing (I note that in the review) and one does have a couple (not the main characters. Not going to relax on that standard) in a relationship that the MC acknowledges and unbiblical. Anything that is iffy, I will note in the review.
My books that I am writing will be held to the same standard and will be less...well, less edgy than Firebird. (Not that the book is bad. Not at all. I just wouldn't write it, because that's not me!)
About the Reviews
The Conspirators' Crown
Fitzwilliam Darcy is secretly working with his fellow Royalists to restore the rightful king, Prince Hanovorth. But as nephew of the tyrannical Regents of the Ang-xon orbitals, Lewis and Catherine de Bourgh, and Governor of the planet By Cumbri, he must keep his doings secret. Enter Elizabeth Bennet. As a constant worrier, she believes that either Caroline Bingley or Darcy will cause her family to be exiled to the planet of Glou Ice. Will Elizabeth Bennet learn to face her fears? Will Darcy and the Royalists succeed? Or will the Regents destroy them all?
About Lizzy B.
According to my research, it is customary for this kind of website to contain a bio about the author, so here it goes:
“Lizzy” is not my real name, although it is similar. Do I have another secret identity? Several. What are they? If I told you, they wouldn’t be secret! I can say that I have an interesting collection containing a tricorn hat, a Regency-era dress, and a fancy tiara.
I am a homeschool graduate and an aspiring author of fantasy and science fiction. Currently, I am working on a series called “The Conspirators’ Crown.” My work has been featured in a Funschool Thinking Tree spelling book and an extract in the American Heritage Girls Stars & Stripes Salute magazine 2024-2025. I am also the editor-in-chief for a small magazine. I have been an ARC reader for six books.
I’m a fan of Celtic music, caramel ice cream, and handmade costumes. Currently, I am located in a rather dry and windy part of Gondor called “Idaho.” My three cats ordered me to mention them. They have gotten ahold of my attention and are behaving like dragons...minus the fire and wings.