★★★ ½ For every situation you encounter, remember to simply act with love. Sani Chen thought she knew where life would take her. She always felt a deep and personal connection with God and when a chance to achieve her lifelong dream (to become a nun) - she jumped for it. Only...when she was training to become… Continue reading If Nuns Were Wives – Shani Chen
The Sandman – David Lucero
★★★★ The problem I see with this job is that I don't have much of a chance of making it back," Rolando said evenly. "And that's always been an important factor for someone in my line of work." David Rolando is an excellent saboteur - he's done jobs for the CIA for years and this latest one… Continue reading The Sandman – David Lucero
Black Curtain Call – Nikki Welton
★★★ But I was Ingibiorg? Or was I Ivy? Did I want to stay Ivy? Ivy has always loved the theater - she eats, sleeps and breaths the theater. And suddenly, everything she's ever known and loved is slowly crashing around her. The owner of the theater is sent to an asylum by his only son (Cole) and he… Continue reading Black Curtain Call – Nikki Welton
The Squeezor is Coming! – Becky Benishek (Author) & Matthew Fiss (Illustrator)
★★★★★ The Squeezor is a monster who loves to give hugs. Great, big wrap-his-arm-around-you-twice, squeezy hugs. Oh. My. Gosh. I'm SO in love with this one. The Squeezor, a furry little monster, is a delightfully friendly little fellow...well...sort of. He's friendly...but he doesn't look friendly. The trouble is, the Squeezor doesn't look like he wants to give you a… Continue reading The Squeezor is Coming! – Becky Benishek (Author) & Matthew Fiss (Illustrator)
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
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