“Power is much easier to acquire than it is to hold on to.” The follow up after The Cruel Prince, Jude must keep her brother safe. To do so, she has bound the wicked king, Cardan, to her, and made herself the power behind the throne. Navigating the constantly shifting political alliances of Faerie would… Continue reading The Wicked King by Holly Black
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Girls And Their Horses by Eliza Jane Brazier
Eliza Jane Brazier's "Girls and Their Horses" transports readers into the realm of horse training and equestrian competitions. Within this gripping narrative, the story illuminates the complex dynamics of friendships, fierce rivalries, discord, and cruelty that can permeate this unique world. "Girls and Their Horses" revolves around the recently affluent Parker family, seeking a fresh… Continue reading Girls And Their Horses by Eliza Jane Brazier
The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer
“I want to live on a magical island with my favorite author and be his sidekick……” Lucy Hart grew up lonely and neglected by her parents and she found solace in Jack Masterson's Clock island series. Lucy is now a 26 year old teacher's aide who shares reading with her students. One in particular, 7… Continue reading The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer
The Chateau by Jaclyn Goldis
The Chateau was a crazy, thrill ride that I didn't know I needed. Seraphine Demargelasse is the ninety year old Grandma who is the owner of the Chateau. Her granddaughter, Darcy, hasn't seen Seraphine in a while or been to the Chateau in years. So Seraphine plans a girls weekend and invites 3 of Darcy's… Continue reading The Chateau by Jaclyn Goldis
The Postcard by Anne Berest
The Postcard was a great historical fiction, mixed with an autobiographical type story. This one left me shaking my head! THAT ENDING!! I didn't know if I should laugh or cry! The main character received a mysterious postcard with only four names on one side of the postcard. They are: Ephraim, Emma, Noemie, and Jacques.… Continue reading The Postcard by Anne Berest
The Collective by Alison Gaylin
“None of these monsters are evil. It’s the evil of others that makes them powerful. Beaten down by the world, shunned, robbed of what they love, they don’t curl up and die. They don’t apologize. They fight back. They get bigger, stronger, more terrifying. You are a monster. We all are. Be grateful for THAT.”… Continue reading The Collective by Alison Gaylin
The Incredible Winston Brown by Sean Dietrich
This was a heartfelt story about a small town hero and is for anyone who has any interest in baseball. In this story, Winston Browne is a small town sheriff with a big heart. This takes place in the 50's in Florida. I thought the small town of Moab, FL with it's population of 912… Continue reading The Incredible Winston Brown by Sean Dietrich
Going Zero by Anthony McCarten
Going Zero is the type of book that builds up in intensity as it goes along. I started out slightly interested in the premise and once I got through some of the minor background details, the story really took off. Of course, the twists really make you sit up and take notice as well. I… Continue reading Going Zero by Anthony McCarten
No Two Persons by Erica Bauermeister
"No two persons ever read the same book." This is the framework for this book and how I went into thinking about this book as I was reading it. This book was an interesting take on books and reading. How thoughtful Bauermeister is! The more I thought about this book, the more I liked it.… Continue reading No Two Persons by Erica Bauermeister
In The Lives of Puppets by T.J. Klune
What would happen if computers & machines evolved? "How does one arrive at the decision to kill God?" TJ Klune is a master with this genre. This is a sci-fi with a Pinocchio feel to it. The characters were so inventive and the plot was snappy. In The Lives of Puppets is one that will… Continue reading In The Lives of Puppets by T.J. Klune