North of Need (Hearts of the Anemoi Book 1) By Laura Kaye My review: 3 of 5 stars North of Need reads like an R-Rated Hallmark movie. It does offer something different in the form of Gods of the Seasons giving it a unique mythological twist. But, the author seemed to play fast and loose with that mythology, creating her own rules. She even brings in the subject of … [Read more...] about Romance Book Review: North of Need by Laura Kaye
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YA Book Review: Nil by Lynne Matson (Book 1 of 3 Book Series)
Nil by Lynne Matson My review: 4 of 5 stars Adventurous and suspenseful from the start, I was instantly hooked. Unfortunately, the pace soon slowed to a crawl, and I had a hard time sticking with it. But the premise of someone mysteriously snatched one minute and waking up alone on an unfamiliar island the next was interesting enough that I really wanted to stick it out. … [Read more...] about YA Book Review: Nil by Lynne Matson (Book 1 of 3 Book Series)
Imaginatively Revamped Bible Stories for Kids @ivpress
Moses and the Exodus Express by Paul Kerensa Noah's Car Park Ark by Paul Kerensa My review: 5 of 5 stars Finally! A new imaginative take on two popular bible stories. Having grown up in church and raised my children there as well, I have heard or read each of these stories a thousand times. These two books caught my attention, and children 3-6 will not only enjoy them but … [Read more...] about Imaginatively Revamped Bible Stories for Kids @ivpress
Book Review: Who’s In My Family?: All About Our Families (Let’s Talk about You and Me) by Robie H. Harris
Who's in My Family?: All About Our Families (Let's Talk about You and Me) by Robie H. Harris My review: 3 of 5 stars If you need a book to teach about diversity, this is not a bad choice. But, there was a lot of information here for a child to take in and not all families are reflected, despite the title. But perhaps that would be impossible. I asked myself how my grandson … [Read more...] about Book Review: Who’s In My Family?: All About Our Families (Let’s Talk about You and Me) by Robie H. Harris
Book Review: The Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom
The Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom My review: 4 of 5 stars WARNING: This book will make you angry and sad. With a heart-pounding beginning, fast-pace and intense suspense, The Kitchen House is a compelling but difficult read. Everything that happened in this story is heartbreaking. I struggled through the sadness, pain and tragedy of it all. This novel is an … [Read more...] about Book Review: The Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom