When I first read Misplaced, I had been impressed with how Lee Murray managed to not fall into certain painful stereotypes when it came to the story of the disappearance of a teenager’s mom. I was most impressed with the way the author dealt with Adam and Skye’s relationship, as it could have easily fallen… Read More Author Spotlight: Lee Murray
Happy Sunday! As you ready yourself for another great week, are you wondering what book to take along with you on your commute? Take a peek at this week’s recommended commute companion! ‘The Good Sister’, by Jamie Kain Review here. Purchase here. Author website here. Synopsis: The Kinsey sisters live in an unconventional world. Their… Read More Book Recommendation: ‘The Good Sister’, by Jamie Kain
Axelle Andersen has a family connection that many sixteen year-old girls dream of having: her aunt Venetia is the editor of a well-known fashion magazine based in Paris. But despite her mother’s constant, almost desperate encouragement to make use of her long legs, Axelle does not want to become a fashion model. Having a knack… Read More Book Review: Model Undercover: Paris by Carina Axelsson
About the author: Jane lives in Mount Airy, North Carolina. She is the author of the Madeline Maclin mysteries and the new Grace Street Mystery Series. You can find her at http://www.janetesh.com/ or email her at [email protected]. About the book: A fun, fresh, fascinating fantasy tale, Butterfly Waltz introduces protagonist Des Fairweather, a young musician whose… Read More Book Review: ‘Butterfly Waltz’, by Jane Tesh
Happy Sunday! As you ready yourself for another great week, are you wondering what to take along with you on your commute? Take a peek at this week’s recommended commute companion! ‘Scar of the Bamboo Leaf, by Sieni A.M. Review here. Purchase here. Synopsis: That boy is like the bamboo…foreign and unknown in this environment.… Read More Book Recommendation: ‘Scar of the Bamboo Leaf’, by Sieni A.M.
Happy Sunday! As you ready yourself for another great week, are you wondering what to take along with you on your commute? Take a peek at this week’s recommended commute companion! ‘All The Bright Places’, by Jennifer Niven Review: Here. Synopsis: “Theodore Finch is fascinated by death, and he constantly thinks of ways he might… Read More Book Recommendation: ‘All The Bright Places’, by Jennifer Niven
We all know appearances can be deceiving and that we shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but we still do it a lot more than any of us would like to admit. In this both funny and touching page-turner, Sourcebooks’ author Krista Van Dolzer shares how twelve year-old David learns this lesson. Veronica is… Read More Book Review: ‘Don’t Vote for Me’ by Krista Van Dolzer
In anticipation of an interview with the lovely Jennifer Niven, I am reposting the review to her amazing new book, All The Bright Places, which is getting much deserved love on the New York Times Best-Selling list. Congratulations, Jennifer! There are books that capture you; there are books that make you dream; there are books… Read More Book Review: ‘All the Bright Places’ by Jennifer Niven
From Sahar’s Reviews’ Vault Author Ripley Patton’s debut novel, Ghost Hand, is the first installment of the PSS Chronicles, which captured me from the first page and was very hard to put down, even briefly. A fast-paced young adult paranormal thriller, it managed to pack together tense moments, action packed sequences, the sweet beginnings of… Read More Book Review: Ghost Hand, by Ripley Patton
From Sahar’s Reviews’ Vault Every once in a while, I read a book that, when finished, leaves me content, happy and wrapped in a warm cocoon of happiness. Sieni A.M.’s debut novel, Illumine Her, was just this kind of book. Capturing me from the very first pages, it took me on a wonderful journey to… Read More Book Review: Illumine Her, by Sieni A.M.