Tag Archives: loss

Review: If There’s No Tomorrow by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Posted on September 19, 2017 by Jenn

Why yes, that summary was completely and totally vague.  I did it intentionally, for it is truly part of the experience of reading this book that the reader uncover that bit thing, that one moment, that changes Lena’s life forever. … Continue reading →

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Review: The Memory of Things by Gae Polisner

Posted on September 7, 2016 by Jenn

I must thank my good friend and blogging buddy, Kelly, for introducing me to this book. It’s unlikely that I would have come across this book had it not been for her raves about it! From the moment I started … Continue reading →

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Audiobook Review: The Serpent King by Jeff Zentner

Posted on April 27, 2016 by Jenn

Typically, I attempt to avoid books receiving quite a bit of praise, waiting for the fanfare to die down before experiencing it myself.  When I found myself in a bit of a book slump, this title seemed to be the … Continue reading →

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Review: Perfectly Broken by Robert Burke Warren

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Jenn

On occasion, I take risks with books. Sometimes those risks pan out,  yet oftentimes they are complete failures.  I’m delighted that, in this case, it was a true success.  Though this was completely outside my normal comfort zone, it was … Continue reading →

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Review: The Crooked Heart of Mercy by Billie Livingston

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Jenn

There has been quite a bit of discussion in the book world lately regarding the ability to enjoy a book if you cannot or refuse to connect with the main characters.  I can’t think of a better example than this … Continue reading →

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Review: The Ramblers by Aidan Donnelley Rowley

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Jenn

This is one of those novels that quickly engages the reader, full of dynamic and rich characters that evoke feelings of sympathy and remorse, but also hope and promise.  Clio, Smith, and Tate all come from vastly different backgrounds, yet … Continue reading →

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Review: A Dictionary of Mutual Understanding by Jackie Copleton

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Jenn

This novel is far more than the description could ever relay, with so many layers history and secrets meant to be forgotten.  Amaterasu and her husband lost so much to pikadon (what the locals referred to the bombing of Nagasaki).  That’s … Continue reading →

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Review: Coming of Age at the End of Days by Alice LaPlante

Posted on July 30, 2015 by Jenn

A staunch fan of LaPlante’s work, I was instantly intrigued by the premise of this most recent novel. In college, working toward a degree in Psychology and Criminal Justice, I found cults and sects incredibly intriguing. The ability of one … Continue reading →

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Review: The Headmaster’s Wife by Thomas Christopher Greene

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Jenn

Hardcover: 288 pages Publisher: Thomas Dunne Books (February 25, 2014) ISBN-10: 1250038944 Source: Publisher Being a headmaster is in Arthur Winthrop’s genes. Like his father before him, he serves as the headmaster of Lancaster School, an elite private school in … Continue reading →

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Review: The Promise of Stardust by Priscille Sibley

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Jenn

Paperback: 432 pages Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks; Original edition (February 5, 2013) ISBN-10: 0062194178 Source: Publisher Matt and Elle have known each other all their lives, growing up right next door to one another. Matt was two-years-old when he held … Continue reading →

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