Hit the Ground Running by Alison Hughes My review: 3 of 5 stars Social workers are turning up to investigate the situation with Dee and her little brother, Eddie in a ramshackle house in Arizona. Afraid of being separated and unable to locate their missing father, Dee decides to head to Canada where she and Eddie were born and have relatives. But she has an ancient car and … [Read more...] about Book Review: Hit the Ground Running by Alison Hughes
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Book Review: Defy the Stars by Claudia Gray
Defy the Stars by Claudia Gray My review: 5 of 5 stars I'm not normally a fan of science fiction, but give me a gripping story and interesting characters and I'll get on board. Defy the Stars is the beginning of a promising new series featuring a future Earth that is in bad shape and in conflict with several colonized planets. Artificial intelligence has been developed … [Read more...] about Book Review: Defy the Stars by Claudia Gray
Book Review: History of Wolves by Emily Fridlund
History of Wolves by Emily Fridlund My review: 5 of 5 stars Not at all what I was expecting, History of Wolves is the story of religion gone wrong. Atmospheric with a heavy sense of isolation both in place and with characters. From the beginning, the author creates a strong sense of foreboding using imagery and thematic elements. The characters are rich and the story is … [Read more...] about Book Review: History of Wolves by Emily Fridlund
Book Review: Hunted by Meagan Spooner
Hunted by Meagan Spooner My review: 4.5 stars Atmospheric and suspenseful with an air of mystery and enchantment, Hunted, a retelling of Beauty and the Beast, captures the imagination and is easily read in one sitting. The heroine is strong but conflicted. The author's attempt to showcase Yeva's dual nature is not as successful as it could have been, but the point is … [Read more...] about Book Review: Hunted by Meagan Spooner
Book Review: Unveiled by Courtney Milan
Unveiled by Courtney Milan My review: 3 of 5 stars Nice romance that would've benefited from more plot. Unveiled features a strong and likable heroine and flawed hero. The characters are not complex but developed enough to come to life in the reader's mind. The dialogue is witty and engaging. The story is surprisingly humorous at times. Unfortunately, the pace was slow. In … [Read more...] about Book Review: Unveiled by Courtney Milan