Category Archives: Review

Review: Supergirl at Super Hero High (DC Super Hero Girls) by Lisa Yee

Posted on July 19, 2016 by Jenn

I’ll say it again, where were these books when I was a young girl? Like the first book in this series,  Wonder Woman at Super Hero High, gives readers a glimpse at powerful female superheroes before they were “famous,” as … Continue reading →

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Review: The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware

Posted on July 14, 2016 by Jenn

I was thrilled to learn Ware was publishing another thriller. I completely adored In A Dark, Dark Wood.  The success of this second thriller proves Ware has found her niche: thrillers in claustrophobic, remote settings. I know I’m not of the … Continue reading →

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Review: The Hatching by Ezekiel Boone

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Jenn

*Shivers* Ok, so normal spiders don’t terrify me. I mean, they serve a purpose, right? But human-devouring spiders set out to eat and reproduce? Terrifying.  So yes, this book is spooky, graphic….but it is also rich with cheesy B-movie brilliance. … Continue reading →

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Review: The Light of Paris by Eleanor Brown

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Jenn

I’m not exaggerating. I counted down the days for the release of this title. I loved, loved, loved Weird Sisters and could not wait to have a taste of Eleanor Brown’s writing again. Told in two alternating time period- Madeline in … Continue reading →

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Review: All is Not Forgotten by Wendy Walker

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Jenn

This is quite an intense read! From the early pages as the reader uncovers and experiences the tragic attack of a young girl, following breadcrumbs of revelations about the activities of the residents of this small town, there is barely … Continue reading →

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Review: A Certain Age by Beatriz Williams

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Jenn

Williams is an “auto-buy” author for me. I don’t even read the premise, I just assume that book will be mine.   This, by far, has to be my favorite, for Williams manages to combine two of my favorite genres, mystery … Continue reading →

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Review: The Bourbon Thief by Tiffany Reisz

Posted on June 27, 2016 by Jenn

Readers may be shocked to see this book coming across my review schedule. On the surface, it doesn’t seem like its my typical reading fare, yet on further examination quite the opposite is revealed. I’m not going to reveal much … Continue reading →

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Review: Since She Went Away by David Bell

Posted on June 23, 2016 by Jenn

Talk about a thriller chock full of intensity, involving not one or two, but multiple unsolved crimes.  Bell keeps the chapters short, alternating between Jenna and her son, Jared’s, point of view. Doing so adds to the tension, but also … Continue reading →

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Review: Disappearance at Devil’s Rock by Paul Tremblay

Posted on June 21, 2016 by Jenn

Let’s start by saying I absolutely LOVED Tremblay’s previous novel A Head Full of Ghosts.  That book left me questioning everything I read, a novel that leaves you questioning what actually transpired days after you’ve finished reading.   A truly … Continue reading →

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Review: Before the Fall by Noah Hawley

Posted on June 16, 2016 by Jenn

This novel defied any preconceived notions or ideas I had about the premise. I dare to say there is such thing as your typical accident or tragedy story, but this certainly wasn’t it.  It truly defies classification. While the climax is most … Continue reading →

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