Literature & Fiction

The Girls: A Novel
The Girls: A Novel

Review:It started off really strong and I thought it would be great. In the middle though it hit a block and then drug on for the rest of the book. It was entirely too long it could have included some more information or been cut by about 100 pages. It is at the very least something different so I read on. Read more

Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock
Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock

Review:Matthew Quick has presented us with Leonard Peacock, in a story that is emotionally gripping to the last ambiguous page. Leonard lives alone in his suburban New Jersey home: drug addled ex-rock and roller father and model mother selfishly pursuing her own life and dreams that do not include Leonard. Intelligent, Leonard is a philosophical thinker desperate to find hope and happiness in adulthood as his childhood hasn't been full of laughs. His former best friend, Asher, is portrayed with a so... Read more

Falling into Place
Falling into Place

Review:I think this a book that someone will either love or hate, within one to two chapters. It is hard, rough mentally but an easy read. It is ideal for kids who feel alone, different, depressed, suicidal thoughts. The world isn't always how you see it. There are others around you that can see things in a better view for you. Highly recommend for kids 14 and up as well as adults with kids in the crucial tween to college years. Read more

The Midwife's Confession
The Midwife's Confession

Review:This book is the best Diane Chamberlain novel I have ever read. I could not put it down and although I worked out early on in the book what had caused Noelle to kill herself I still thoroughly enjoyed reading it. I thought the characters of Tara and Emerson were really convincing. I highly recommend this book. Read more

A suspense horror mystery (World's Scariest Places Book 2)
A suspense horror mystery (World's Scariest Places Book 2)

Review:Incredibly suspenseful. One of the the most spellbinding, can't put it down books I've read in a very long time. Just when you think all's well...wham!!!
You don't want to miss this one. Can't wait to read more of Jeremy Bates, a really talented writer. Read more

Stories from the World of Mercy Thompson (A Mercy Thompson Novel)
Stories from the World of Mercy Thompson (A Mercy Thompson Novel)

Review:Patricia Briggs is one of my favorite authors. I love this series, as well as the main character Mercy Thompson. She's a tough, smart, strong woman who doesn't take anyones crap. I love the side series to this as well the Alpha and Omega series. Great love stories as well with werewolves, vampires, fae, and magic. Read more

Dragon Bones (Hurog Duology Book 1)
Dragon Bones (Hurog Duology Book 1)

Review:Dragon Bones is a nice, light little fantasy. It's short, relatively self-contained (a sequel just came out, but this book does stand by itself nicely) book that goes down smooth and easy, though it doesn't really have much body. I enjoyed it and it has a really nice climax (though the ending is a bit of a cheat). It just didn't really seem to mean much.

The first thing I'll address is the ending, because it's really the only thing that's wrong with an otherwise very interesting plot. ... Read more

Masques (Sianim Book 1)
Masques (Sianim Book 1)

Review:Okay, This book is pretty bad. I've heard nothing but good things about this author, but she was brave and honest to re-release this book, because it doesn't reflect her current expertise and craft. As far as craft goes, there is quite a bit of passive language, unneeded adverbs glutting the flow up, and very stiff dialogue. As far as plot, the love story is forced, many characters aren't given the page time to really develop into their own, many of the high emotional points fell flat, there wer... Read more

Alpha and Omega: A Companion Novella to Cry Wolf
Alpha and Omega: A Companion Novella to Cry Wolf

Review:Patrica Briggs was recommended to me by a friend. It is fast and full of entertainment with stories that grab your attention and don't let go. I started off reading the Mercy Thompson series and soon found myself begging for more when came across the Alpha and Omega series and knew I had to have it. I was not disappointed.

I give props to Patrica Briggs for being one of the best writers out there today. Alpha and Omega is no acceptation to the true talent of Patrica Briggs. Read more

On the Prowl
On the Prowl

Review:Excellent collection of stories....have a new interest in this genre and this was a perfect intro to some new writers. I know now which I'd like to pursue and read other books by some of these authors. Totally worth the read! Read more

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