Category Archives: Literary Fiction

Review: The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See

Posted on March 23, 2017 by Jenn

This is, by far, my favorite novel written by Lisa See.  It has a level of feeling that is so intense, so heart-wrenchingly beautiful, that I am actually mourning its conclusion. See has captured the connection between a mother and … Continue reading →

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Review: Setting Free the Kites by Alex George

Posted on February 21, 2017 by Jenn

What a mesmerizing and eloquent read! As of late, I’ve struggled to maintain my interest in reading.  Life just takes control, leaving me unable to focus and become invested in a book.  That completely flew out the window with this … Continue reading →

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Review: Harmony by Carolyn Parkhurst

Posted on August 15, 2016 by Jenn

What a truly remarkable novel, perhaps one of the best examinations of a family dealing with autism.  Parkhurst has first-hand knowledge of the subject matter, for her own son is on the spectrum.  This insider knowledge and experiences grants readers … Continue reading →

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Review: Girls on Fire by Robin Wasserman

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Jenn

As I read the final pages of this book, all the expletives came flowing from me. That’s not a complaint, it’s praise.  Never did I imagine or predict what control and power this title held over me. I found myself … Continue reading →

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Review: Free Men by Katy Simpson Smith

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Jenn

Told from the points of view of each character, the author has created an incredibly unique voice for each of them. Their history and the pain they endured is quite evident in their voices.  Though the level of anguish and … Continue reading →

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Review: Girl Through Glass by Sari Wilson

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Jenn

When I accepted this title for review, I didn’t know what to expect. I thought it was a ballet book, certainly something outside of my realm of familiarity.  Yet so many trusted readers were singing its praises so I opted … 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 at a Glance: Above the Waterfall by Ron Rash

Posted on September 3, 2015 by Jenn

  Ron Rash is one of those authors whose work is known, yet not appreciated as it should be.  He excels at exposing the dark and gritty parts of small town Appalachian life, yet infusing it with the genuine natural … Continue reading →

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Review: The Blondes by Emily Schultz

Posted on April 28, 2015 by Jenn

I intentionally left the synopsis of this title quite vague, for while the mysterious illness that ravages women with blonde hair is certainly an important factor, it’s simply the mechanism that launches Schultz into this truly phenomenal literary thriller.  Like … Continue reading →

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Review: The Red Notebook by Antoine Laurain

Posted on April 9, 2015 by Jenn

Sometimes, a reader comes across a book that captivates them so intensely that they feel lost the moment they turn the last pages.  This title is that book for me.  While brief in page count, it is filled to the … Continue reading →

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