Category Archives: Review

Review: The Red Notebook by Antoine Laurain

Posted on April 9, 2015 by Jenn

Sometimes, a reader comes across a book that captivates them so intensely that they feel lost the moment they turn the last pages.  This title is that book for me.  While brief in page count, it is filled to the … Continue reading →

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Review: The Wrong Side of Right by Jenn Marie Thorne

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Jenn

Living in the DC metro area, I can’t escape news of the latest political drama. Despite this, I’m often drawn to titles that set in our nation’s capital. They feel…natural and comfortable to me.  When I picked up this particular … Continue reading →

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Review: At the Water’s Edge by Sara Gruen

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Jenn

Admittedly, I was drawn to this book when I read mention of the Loch Ness monster. You know me, I’m drawn to the dark and unusual. And though the hunt for this elusive creature is the backdrop for this novel, that’s … Continue reading →

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Review: The Precious One by Marisa De Los Santos

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Jenn

Told in alternating voices, The Precious One follows Taisy and Willow through a journey of love of family, of self-actualization and secrets.  Though their voices are drastically different – Taisy’s is more strong and determined while Willow’s is young and naive … Continue reading →

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Review: What Stands in a Storm: Three Days in the Worst Superstorm to Hit the South’s Tornado Alley by Kim Cross

Posted on March 12, 2015 by Jenn

I grew up in the  Midwest. I’m quite familiar with tornadoes and the deafening sounds of the alarms meant to warn citizens of the impending danger. We had hundreds of tornado drills in school, every child familiar with the term … Continue reading →

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Review: Shadow Scale by Rachel Hartman

Posted on March 10, 2015 by Jenn

I can’t tell you how nervous I was, given the opportunity to read the follow-up to a book I cherished so greatly. Would it live up to its predecessor? Could I possibly love it as much?  I don’t know why … Continue reading →

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Review: Miramont’s Ghost by Elizabeth Hall

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Jenn

Always intrigued with a premise of a mysterious, gothic setting, I was delighted when given the opportunity to participate in the tour for this book.  Unfortunately, that delight quickly wavered. While the characters and storyline did capture my attention initially, … Continue reading →

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Review: Finding Jake by Bryan Reardon

Posted on February 26, 2015 by Jenn

In this incredibly engrossing  psychological thriller, one family is forced to confront and evaluate their lives as they know it, to examine choices made and the potential consequences.  As parents, how well do we know their children? Their friends?  What … Continue reading →

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Review: Seraphina by Rachel Hartman

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Jenn

I read and adored Seraphina when it was released in hardcover, so when I was approached to review it on this blog, I couldn’t say no. Hartman has created a world like none other.  While it is technically a Young Adult … Continue reading →

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Review: The Reluctant Midwife (A Hope River Novel) by Patricia Harman

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Jenn

Series: Hope River (Book 2) Paperback: 432 pages Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks (March 3, 2015) ISBN-13: 978-0062358240 Source: Publisher The Depression forces Nurse Becky to return to Hope River in hopes of employment. Her companion is Dr Isaac Blum, a once vibrant doctor, now … Continue reading →

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