Sometimes a great book will resonate with you so deep, you’ll clutch it to your chest and silently weep with its characters. Children today might not grasp the true “magic” of the public library system. If the local library doesn’t … Continue reading The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes
Queen of Ruin continues the fierce story of two sisters from Grace and Fury. If you haven’t read Grace and Fury by Tracy Banghart, stop reading this review and go find it at your library or book seller of choice. … Continue reading Queen of Ruin by Tracy Banghart
Now that I’ve read this book, I feel like I see crows everywhere I go. As the Crow Flies tells of several people in varying states of troubles within their lives. Some of them know each other already, some of … Continue reading As The Crow Flies by Rysa Walker & Caleb Amsel
I rather love the creative story of The Memory Thief by Lauren Mansey. While I wouldn’t want to steal memories from others, it would be amazing to see a duplication of a memory. For instance, how does my child remember … Continue reading The Memory Thief by Lauren Mansy
The Grace Year is reminiscent of Lord of Flies Tierney, our main character, lives in a small county that strictly controls the lives of its female citizens. Women are not allowed to meet in groups without men present. A woman … Continue reading The Grace Year by Kim Liggett
Lost Roses is the type of book I tend to avoid. It’s a period piece based on true tragedy, which means I’ll cry ugly tears. After I found the courage to start Lost Roses by Martha Hall Kelly, I found that … Continue reading Lost Roses by Martha Hall Kelly
What would you do for the friend who broke your heart? The short description of My Best Friend’s Girl makes it pretty clear that reader will shed some tears. A woman discover’s her ex best-friend to be dying, leaving behind … Continue reading My Best Friend’s Girl by Dorothy Koomson
My first Jodi Picoult book did not disappoint! Hello there, my name is Kristin, and I’m probably the last person on earth to learn that Jodi Picoult is a great author. I’ve heard about all of her books but hadn’t … Continue reading A Spark of Light by Jodi Picoult
The cover of Frost Blood by Elly Blake is both soft and beautiful while implying danger and violence. In Frost Blood, Ruby is a Fire Blood who lives in hiding among regular villagers in the mountains. She and her mother … Continue reading Frost Blood by Elly Blake
The cover of Ash Princess by Laura Sebastian is stunning. My 12-year-old has recently become a bookworm so we took a trip to Powell’s City of Books. The book store occupies a full city-block and offers more books than you … Continue reading Ash Princess by Laura Sebastian
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