Category Archives: Review

Review: Paperbacks from Hell: The Twisted History of ’70s and ’80s Horror Fiction by Grady Hendrix

Posted on October 4, 2017 by Jenn

My first taste of horror was, no surprise, IT by Stephen King.  I spent summers with my grandparents, spending the day at the library where my grandmother worked. I always picked the biggest and thickest books to read.  I remember the day, … Continue reading →

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Review: If There’s No Tomorrow by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Posted on September 19, 2017 by Jenn

Why yes, that summary was completely and totally vague.  I did it intentionally, for it is truly part of the experience of reading this book that the reader uncover that bit thing, that one moment, that changes Lena’s life forever. … Continue reading →

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Review: The Quiet Child by John Burley

Posted on August 21, 2017 by Jenn

This title is a unique mash-up of two genres: thriller with the touch of supernatural. The entire town believes this young, mute boy has the power to pass illness on to those around him.  How much of it is just … Continue reading →

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Review: The Talented Ribkins by Ladee Hubbard

Posted on August 14, 2017 by Jenn

What appears on the surface to be a quirky, light read is actually one full of depth and substance.  The journey Johnny takes with his niece serves dual purposes: for Johnny to uncover the treasurers he buried throughout his prime … Continue reading →

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Review: The Lost Ones by Sheena Kamal

Posted on August 4, 2017 by Jenn

The cover of this title eludes to his, but this is a pretty dark and bleak book.  I admit, when I finished reading I found myself immediately questioning my feelings about this book.  Nora is a dark character, riddled with … Continue reading →

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Review: Sons and Soldiers by Bruce Henderson

Posted on July 27, 2017 by Jenn

I originally accepted this pitch for review thinking my teen (a huge WWII buff), would enjoy reading this.  Never could I have imagined how much this book moved me, reading the stories of these young men who gave so much. … Continue reading →

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Review: Cocoa Beach by Beatriz Williams

Posted on July 24, 2017 by Jenn

Beatriz Williams is one of my favorite historical fiction authors. I impatiently await each book release, devouring it the moment I get my hands on it.  This too, rings true for this most recent release.  What a perfect setting for … Continue reading →

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Review: Final Girls by Riley Sager

Posted on July 18, 2017 by Jenn

Stephen King doesn’t just blurb any ole book.  When I read his raving review of this title, it firmed up my decision to read it.  I devoured it; I couldn’t bear to tear myself away.  It is truly reminiscent of … Continue reading →

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Review: The Bookshop at Water’s End by Patti Callahan Henry

Posted on July 10, 2017 by Jenn

If you are looking for the perfect summer read, this is the title for you.  I hesitate to call it a beach read, for that description typically is used for a light, fluffy read.  Yet, I personally yearn for titles … Continue reading →

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Review: The Secrets She Keeps by Michael Robotham

Posted on July 6, 2017 by Jenn

Now this is the title to get one out of a reading funk!! Due to the sheer volume of revelations this book contains, I must limit just how much information I share. These two women are from vastly different backgrounds. … Continue reading →

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