If it’s possible I think I liked this The Madness Underneath by Maureen Johnson better than the The Name of the Star! I decided that I wanted to finish this series before moving on with the Truly Devious series and I’m really happy with my decision! Johnson really expands on the possibilities of the first book and then layers in more mysteries. I didn’t think […]
February 2019 Nostalgia Reads Round Up
Mary Anne’s Bad Luck Mystery by Ann M. Martin didn’t do a lot for me and I have to remind myself that I am a 34 year old woman reading books for tweens. The girls acted like such pre-teens and for some reason that got to me this time. I think it’s because it took Mary Anne an exaggeratedly long time to figure out what […]
Lost Books and Old Bones by Paige Shelton *Stephanie’s Review*
It always seems to take me a bit to get into a Scottish Bookshop Mystery. Once I do I really enjoy them. Lost Books and Old Bones by Paige Shelton was no different. I think it may be all of the Scottish accents written into the books. Two of my biggest complaints about the first book in the series are no longer issues. As Lost […]
January 2019 Nostalgia Reads Round Up
Oh my goodness! I loved this book so much!! It was SO innocent and reminiscent of my childhood and you could totally tell it was pre-9/11. Some of the things they talk about on the flight definitely do not happen now. It also REALLY reminded me of all the teenage thoughts and feelings about romantic love and how super important it is at that age. […]
The Fallen by David Baldacci *Stephanie’s Review*
I’ve really enjoyed the Amos Decker series and The Fallen by David Baldacci didn’t disappoint. For me one of the measures of a great author and series is that you forget the author’s name and mainly associate with the main character. For example I consistently name Jack Reacher when I am talking about the series that Lee Child authors. I can remember Reacher instantly but […]