I’ve loved reading ever since I could remember. My earliest memories consist of my mother reading to me before bed – I would insist that she’d read “Goodnight Moon” and she’d insist that it be “Any-other-freaking-book-in-this-house.” (Ah, good times.) I’ve come a long way since my first stumbling sentences but one thing has remained constant… Continue reading Book Blogging, Here I Come!
Bloodline – J.D. Martin
★★★★ "Oh, God. You chopped them up, didn't you?" Alex Saint, part-time-detective, part-time-professional-murderer is considering a career change. He used to spend one week a year carefully killing all the murderers, rapists and thugs that escaped from the Kansas City PD, known as "Blood Week." But, that blooming career has fizzled out recently. He was nearly caught and he's had to… Continue reading Bloodline – J.D. Martin
The Winter Soldier – Daniel Mason
★★★★ ½ There was something quite primitive and horrid about it. Lucius has always (always) wanted to be a doctor. Despite his parents many objections, there was never any doubt in his mind what he was going to do. Well, until WWI broke out. Faced with the absolutely terrifying new world, Lucius takes an opportunity to obtain firsthand experience… Continue reading The Winter Soldier – Daniel Mason
Aftermath – Tom Lewis
★★★★ ½ Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's Superman! Aliens enslaving the human race! Paige O'Connor (part-time sarcastic snit, part-time teenage hoodlum) along with her brother are having just about the worst possible day ever. Actually, most of the world is having the worst day ever. “This isn’t the end of humanity,… Continue reading Aftermath – Tom Lewis
The Silver Ninja – Wilmar Luna
★★★ ½ She earned this suit and had every intention of using it. Cindy Ames, a former NYPD officer, currently alternates between gymnastic teacher and security guard - a far cry from what she once was. Two years ago, she lost her partner in a horrendous incident, which cost Cindy her badge, her dignity and her pride. You… Continue reading The Silver Ninja – Wilmar Luna
The Caterpillar – Errol Fern
★★★★ Ahhh! Such a cute book! A little caterpillar is feeling really lonely. He spends all his free time on his own, or watching the other bugs play together merrily. Instead of eating the leaf, the caterpillar used it to dry up his eyes..." He just doesn't understand why people don't like him (though he thinks it might because he's… Continue reading The Caterpillar – Errol Fern
Mrs. – Caitlin Macy
★★★ But to be clear, we had nothing against her. We actually really liked her. We really, really liked Philippa Lye. Philippa Lye - the it girl - has long been a subject of fascination and intrigue among the New York Mommies of St. Timothy's preschool. Philippa always appears to have it all, but beneath the designer… Continue reading Mrs. – Caitlin Macy
The Raven King – Maggie Stiefvater
★★★★★ He was a book, and he was holding his final pages, and he wanted to get to the end to find out how it went, and he didn't want it to be over. Everyone knows about that feeling you get at the end of a series. When you know the really terrible thing that author hinted… Continue reading The Raven King – Maggie Stiefvater
