My rating: 5 of 5 stars
What a fresh voice and an amazing tale! Stuck in the day she dies, Samantha, a teenager, must grow in death as she might never had in life. Through reliving this one day, she gets to see and experience different things, outcomes, and points of view.... only hoping and waiting until the day will finally end, when she will finally get it right.
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Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Review: before i fall By: Lauren Oliver
Review: Ten Things I Love About You by Julia Quinn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Julia Quinn's style and characters continue to come alive in this historical romance. Annabel is the eldest of eight and much make a match, one that is chosen is that of a wretched decrepted Lord in need of an heir. Sebestian is the next in line, a rogue, and in a chance encounter enchanted. The main characters jump wonderfully off the page, as do the secondary as Olivia and Harry come back from What Happens In London (along with Prince Alexei mentioned - I am hoping he will get his own story). There is comical situations and villianous buildup, all that is perfectly Ms. Quinn's styling.
Enjoy being wisked away. I always do.
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Review: Snowy Night With A Stranger - Jane Feather, Julia London, Sabrina Jefferies
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Three of the top romance novelists come together to create individual novellas for the Christmas Season. Each tale is linked with a man with a need to be healed, a heart that has been scarred over, and a chance encounter that brings the woman that will bring the spirit of life, love, and Christmas back to them.
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Saturday, December 25, 2010
Review: Real Murders by Charlaine Harris
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I have to admit the fact I read this was not because of Charlaine Harris, but for the fact my daughter's name is that of the main character, Aurora.
Real Murders is a quick mystery that is filled with my twists and turns -the whodoneit is an art form that Ms. Harris has captured. I was guessing throughout the novel and was in for quite a suprise.
The novel explores a small town, a group called the Real Murders (who study and explore past solved and unsolved cases of murder), and a copycat killer that has been unleashed ... is it one of them, the similiarites are too close to home. Everyone becomes a suspect and the game begins and holds you throughout the book.
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Review: if i stay by Gayle Foreman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
A horrific accident leaves Mia in a coma, standing outside of herself. She explores the past and examines the present as she realizes the decision to stay or go in ultimately hers.
What a terrific story. Mia, her friends, and family jump off the page. The author, Gayle Foreman, gives new voice in YA that many will enjoy. An examination into the human spirit, making it impossible not to reflect after reading of your choices, and what you choose.
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Thursday, December 23, 2010
Review: It's Kind Of A Funny Story by Ned Vizzini
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
This novel is raw. It is a real, raw account of the lead character and his demise and rise in a struggle with mental illness. At times the book can be abrasive, but the truth of it breaks forth. The decline is written in such a way that you can experience it with each written word. The story at times feels broken, and the ending leaves more to be desired.
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Review: Indigo Springs by A.M. Dellamonica
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Fantasy, Magic, Thriller there is so much wrapped into this novel that you keep the pages turning. As Dellamonica unfolds the characters in a multi-layered story line, you as the reader, get swept into a tale of magic, mystery, and danger. Indigo Springs leaves you ready for the possiblity of another book in a series, and reflecting upon the dangers of using powers for your own gain.
There are so many layers, this book is for those that will want not just an escape, but a bit of a study of human nature thanks to the depths of the characters.
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