Literature & Fiction

A Sudden Light: A Novel
A Sudden Light: A Novel

Review:I have great admiration for a writer who can write a compelling novel with a confusing title and a dog as protagonist as Stein did with The Art of Racing in the Rain. It was a great read. This one, not so much. Stein is an excellent writer and there are moments when his brilliance shines through in this effort, but not many.

Fourteen-year-old “Clever Trevor” is just a little too clever to be believable. Yes, I know there are child prodigies and geniuses, but few possess the mature thinkin... Read more

We Are Called to Rise: A Novel
We Are Called to Rise: A Novel

Review:Started reading & did not think I would finish . The book was very different from my normal reads. Really shows how " connected " we are . Talk about your 6 degrees of separation ! Definitely glad I finished . Read more

How Evan Broke His Head and Other Secrets
How Evan Broke His Head and Other Secrets

Review:Great read. I don't think anything this man writes could be boring. He just knows how to tell a good story. I highly recommend it, as well as his other novel "Racing in the Rain." That one I couldn't put down - read it in 3 days and my husband read it in 2 days. Read more

Spark
Spark

Review:Where do I start? Amazing! S.L. Scott writes incredible characters. Spark represents what all want in a book. A fantastic story, beautiful and flawed characters and pure emotional depth that makes your heart beat faster.
Right from the beginning, it was a whirlwind of a night between Jet and Hannah. And then life goes on. Jet is left with the what if and moves on with his band of brothers, Rivers and Tulsa. They are a strong band from Austin. And this might be their chance to make it big. Wh... Read more

Raven Stole the Moon: A Novel
Raven Stole the Moon: A Novel

Review:Chose this because I thought so highly of "The Art of Racing in the Rain". His writing style is engaging, but I found this story to be strange and rather disconcerting - not at all what I expected and would not recommend as a "good read" to others. Read more

Varina: A Novel
Varina: A Novel

Review:I have read a lot of Civil War southern stories. This one rang the most true. That time was neither as bad or as good as historians would have you believe. Varina was an unusual woman for those times and a pleasure to read about. Raised in the south as I was and living through segregation and into the crazy integration year's it is refreshing to read about folks in that time not being so sensitive to the exclusion of blacks in white culture.
I was surprised as well at the back lash against t... Read more

Grip of the Shadow Plague (Fablehaven)
Grip of the Shadow Plague (Fablehaven)

Review:It is a amazing action packed book that deserves 5 stars. Seth and Kendra have tons of adventures. In this book they have to decide the fate of Fablehaven. Will it fall to ruins or continue its care for magical creatures. Read more

Secrets of the Dragon Sanctuary (Fablehaven)
Secrets of the Dragon Sanctuary (Fablehaven)

Review:I am absolutely in love with this series. And this book was VERY action packed. Gavin's part was really sad for me, it was exciting for Kendra having a crush (but I knew something wasn't right about him). These books make me want to keep on reading. Read more

Dragonwatch: A Fablehaven Adventure
Dragonwatch: A Fablehaven Adventure

Review:I read the first Fablehaven book back when it initially released. I think I consumed that book in the matter of a single day.

At the beginning of 2017, I started re-reading the series again and was absolutely shocked when I learned that Dragonwatch would be released in March.

I finished this book in less than half a day and I absolutely love it! It's a perfect continuation of one of my favorite series.

Looking forward to the next book in 2018! Read more

Rise of the Evening Star (Fablehaven, Book 2)
Rise of the Evening Star (Fablehaven, Book 2)

Review:I really enjoyed this second book in the Fablehaven series. Book 2 had a lot more action and kept my interest. As with any good series, Mr. Mull keeps you wanting more. I am definitely looking forward to the rest of the series.

Shaun F. Messick
Author of
Worlds Without End: The Mission (Book 1) Read more

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