Category Archives: Review

Review: Once a Midwife by Patricia Harman

Posted on January 15, 2019 by Jenn

I adored reuniting with Patience. I’ve come to love her character and her stories of delivering the children of Hope River. This particular novel had vastly more influence from the outside world than previous titles in the series. I mourned … Continue reading →

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Review: The Au Pair by Emma Rous

Posted on January 9, 2019 by Jenn

I thought I had it all figured out when I started reading this title. In some aspects I did…but Rous when far beyond what I could have ever expected! Told in alternating time periods (then, with Laura as the main … Continue reading →

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How ‘They Both Die at the End’ by Adam Silvera Helped Me Deal with Loss

Posted on January 8, 2019 by Jenn

There’s a story about the the timing of my reading this title. I purchased this book during Small Business Saturday and it’s been in a pile of unread books since then. I recently lost a dear friend to cancer. Terry … Continue reading →

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Guest Review: National Geographic’s Atlas of World War ll

Posted on December 3, 2018 by Jenn

It is in my opinion that the book, Atlas of World War II, is perhaps the greatest history and WWII book I have read. Not only does it give great detail about how the war was fought, but it also … Continue reading →

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Review: Elevation by Stephen King

Posted on November 7, 2018 by Jenn

Admittedly, when I received my copy of Elevation I was quite shocked. It’s tiny, not only in page count (under 200), but in size as well. It looks more like a gift book than the typical Stephen King volume. I was … Continue reading →

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Cover Reveal! One Small Sacrifice by Hilary Davidson

Posted on November 2, 2018 by Jenn

Those who know me well know that I don’t typically do cover reveals on my blog. Yet when one of my favorite thriller writers, Hilary Davidson, reached out to me, I couldn’t resist. I’m a huge fan of everything she’s … Continue reading →

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Review: The Lighthouse Keeper’s Daughter by Hazel Gaynor

Posted on October 22, 2018 by Jenn

If this isn’t a page-turner, I don’t know what is! I devoured this in one sitting, instantly captivated by the strong, hard-headed female characters who both seemed to be ahead of their time when it came to the role of … Continue reading →

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Review: Lullaby by Jonathan Maberry

Posted on October 19, 2018 by Jenn

Anything…I mean anything, Jonathan Maberry writes I will purchase. I’ve devoured everything he’s ever written, from his zombie series, Rot & Ruin to his Joe Ledger thrillers. I can’t get enough. When I heard he was releasing an audio short, I knew it … Continue reading →

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Review: The Girl in the Locked Room by Mary Downing Hahn

Posted on October 16, 2018 by Jenn

I’ve been a fan of Mary Downing Hahn as long as I can remember. She’s known for her ghost stores, my personal favorite being Wait Till Helen Comes. While this most recent release is labeled as a ghost story, it’s most … Continue reading →

Posted in 7-10 years of age, 8-12 years of age, Horror, Kid-Lit/Middle Grade, Murders, Monsters, & Mayhem | 2 Comments

Review: November Road by Lou Berney

Posted on October 12, 2018 by Jenn

I wasn’t sure what I was getting into when I agreed to review this title. At first glance, it’s not something I would normally read, despite being a huge fan of crime fiction. That said, I’d heard nothing but praise … Continue reading →