How many times a day do you wish that you had a supernatural power like telekinesis or flying with your own wings? Some of us might be satisfied to have the ability to help our kids with their math homework. Doing math is like a super power all by itself. Silver Melody is like aContinue reading “The Unadjusteds: #bookreview”
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The Diamond Rose: #bookreview
Boston resident Amanda Griffith had just graduated from medical school and beginning her residency. While on vacation, she and her friend, Lydia, were struck by a solar flare. The solar flare gave them both supernatural powers. Both women are flown to Prague from their beach vacation in Panama. Within 48 hours, Amanda and Lydia areContinue reading “The Diamond Rose: #bookreview”
The Cousins: #bookreview
The Cousins by Karen McManus is set on Gull Cove Island. Imagine the setting as being similar to the show Revenge but not quite as upscale as the Hamptons. There is a real Gull Island but no one lives there. Three cousins – Aubrey, Milly and Jonah- from the Story family are invited to workContinue reading “The Cousins: #bookreview”
Under a Gilded Moon: #bookreview
Under a Gilded Moon by Joy Jordan-Lake is set in the Asheville, North Carolina area where the Biltmore Estate is located. If you have been to North Carolina, you already know that it is a beautiful, scenic area. In the book, the Biltmore Estate has almost been completed. The years of building the estate wereContinue reading “Under a Gilded Moon: #bookreview”
The Water Dancer: #bookreview
The Water Dancer begins in the river with two young men – Maynard and Hiram- trying to not get swept away by the river’s current. One of them cannot get away from the water and loses his life. The other man barely escapes with his life. They are half-brothers. One man is the heir toContinue reading “The Water Dancer: #bookreview”
A Christmas Wish (Sapphire Bay #3): #bookreview
Happy Holidays! I hope everyone is enjoying this holiday season as much as possible. I mean, if we were in the same situation as Megan in A Christmas Wish, we would be on the run from terrorists. On the plus side, we would be stuck in a beautiful cabin in the mountains with our delightfulContinue reading “A Christmas Wish (Sapphire Bay #3): #bookreview”
The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus: #bookreview
Just when you think you are the Christmas Cheermeister and know everything possible about Christmas, some new information will present itself on your Santa Claus radar. I had no idea until last week that The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus by L. Frank Baum was an actual book. There is also at least oneContinue reading “The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus: #bookreview”
Amari and the Night Brothers: #bookreview
Amari and the Night Brothers wasn’t supposed to be the ARC that I was to receive from NetGalley. Thank God for small favors though! This book was an absolute delight from the front cover to the back cover. Look at the cover! It is so beautiful!! Amari and the Night Brothers is set at Amari’sContinue reading “Amari and the Night Brothers: #bookreview”
The Eighth Life: #bookreview
The Eighth Life by Nino Haratischwili is set in the country of Georgia, the former Soviet republic. I don’t know very much about Georgia so reading this book was like seeing a little glimpse of Georgian life. There were historical figures and events that match up with actual events. Of course, this book is fictional soContinue reading “The Eighth Life: #bookreview”
Marking Time (The Immortal Descendants. Book 1) : #Bookreview
Saira Elian has recently moved from the United States to England. Her mother, Claire, has disappeared for a longer time than usual. Saira has been sent to England to live with her snooty grandmother, Millicent. While exploring London, escaping from the bad guys and tagging walls with graffiti, Saira accidentily transports herself to the VictorianContinue reading “Marking Time (The Immortal Descendants. Book 1) : #Bookreview”
