His Guilt by Shelley Shepard Gray My rating: 4 of 5 stars His Guilt was a quick read that was difficult to put down. Most of the dialogue felt authentic, and the characters, while not complex, were sufficiently developed to come to life for the reader. I also appreciated the imperfections of the characters and their growth throughout the story. The plot carried suspense, … [Read more...] about Book Review: His Guilt (The Amish of Hart County #2) by Shelley Shepard Gray
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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: Universal Harvester by John Darnielle
Universal Harvester by John Darnielle My review: 4 of 5 stars Strange and unsettling, but compelling. My first reaction to Universal Harvester was that of nostalgia for the video stores of the 1990's. My husband worked in one while in college. We used to rent videos by the truckload and gorge over the weekend. The novel soon evolved into a creepy mystery involving the … [Read more...] about Book Review: Universal Harvester by John Darnielle
Book Review: Dark Crossings by Karen Harper/Marta Perry/Patricia Davids
Dark Crossings by Karen Harper/Marta Perry/Patricia Davids My review: 4 of 5 stars Dark Crossings is three books in one. All feature Amish characters and are in the romantic suspense genre. They are short and sweet with enough romance and suspense to satisfy. The mysteries are of the cozier variety, and the romances are clean. No foul language or graphic violence. Just a … [Read more...] about Book Review: Dark Crossings by Karen Harper/Marta Perry/Patricia Davids
Book Review: Fated (The Soul Seekers Bk 1) by Alyson Noël
Fated by Alyson Noël My review: 3.5 of 5 stars Unlike potato chips, I can and did easily stop with just one book of The Soul Seekers. I'm not saying it wasn't a decent read. Many teens will and already do like The Soul Seekers series. Fated had an attention-grabbing opening that created immediate suspense and anticipation. The teen voice and characterization were authentic … [Read more...] about Book Review: Fated (The Soul Seekers Bk 1) by Alyson Noël