NOS4A2 by Joe Hill My review: 4 of 5 stars Featuring a vampire-like menace and a tenacious, strong heroine, NOS4A2 is instantly creepy, magical, dark, and disturbing with a sense of humor. NOS4A2 is unique in its premise with fascinating characters. I'll never listen to "Holly, Jolly Christmas" the same way again. Always tense and suspenseful, sometimes even grotesque with … [Read more...] about Book Review: NOS4A2 by Joe Hill
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Book Review: The Problem with Forever by Jennifer L. Armentrout
The Problem with Forever by Jennifer L. Armentrout My review: 5 of 5 stars I've yet to read a book by Armentrout that I didn't like. She writes mostly for older teens, and she does so with a deft hand. The Problem with Forever is an intense book that looks at child abuse and foster care. Though rife with tension, it is also heartfelt and filled with hope. The author … [Read more...] about Book Review: The Problem with Forever by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Book Review: If My Love Were a Fire Truck by Luke Reynolds
If My Love Were a Fire Truck by Luke Reynolds My review: 5 of 5 stars This Father's Day was the first one for my son-in-law. His son, my grandson, is 4 months old. It isn't easy to find a book that focuses on a father's love for his son. Most seem to focus on mothers. I found that If My Love Were a Fire Truck was a perfect gift for Father's Day. The text is heartfelt and … [Read more...] about Book Review: If My Love Were a Fire Truck by Luke Reynolds
Book Review: Windfall by Jennifer E. Smith
Windfall by Jennifer E. Smith My review: 4 of 5 stars What if you bought your best friend and love of your life a lottery ticket? What if they won the jackpot? That's the exciting premise of the book Windfall by Jennifer E. Smith. Windfall is sweet and heartfelt with authentic characters and believable emotions. It contains tension, humor, romance and friendship. The author … [Read more...] about Book Review: Windfall by Jennifer E. Smith
Book Review: We Were Liars by e. lockhart
We Were Liars by e. lockhart My review: 5 of 5 stars Like shocking endings? Try We Were Liars. You won't see the ending coming. We Were Liars reads like a narrative poem with incredibly brilliant prose. Because of its poetic language and widespread use of imagery, the book is at first hard to read and follow. But within a few pages, you'll be so engrossed in the mystery … [Read more...] about Book Review: We Were Liars by e. lockhart