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Review: Jane Steele by Lyndsay Faye

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Jenn

Why should you read this book? It’s inspired by  Charlotte Brontë’s classic Jane Eyre. My favorite classic. Hello, Lyndsay Faye!?!? A bit more explanation: when I learned the premise of this book, I knew I had to have it. Never … 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: Flight of Dreams by Ariel Lawhon

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Jenn

Lawhon excels at uncovering an event from the past and putting her own spin or explanation to it. She’s thoroughly succeeded once again.  Though the build-up was a bit slow at times, the intensity quickly picks up as each of … Continue reading →

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Review: Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys

Posted on February 10, 2016 by Jenn

This book has been the source of quite a few arguments in my house!  Once I obtained the ARC, I squirreled it away to read when the timing was right. And then my teen son discovered I had it in … Continue reading →

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Review: The Evening Spider by Emily Arsenault

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Jenn

This is one of those books I was instantly captivated by, the premise drawing me in.  I’m all about old creaky houses that go bump in the night.  Even more so, I was drawn to the two characters, Abby and … Continue reading →

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Review: A Dictionary of Mutual Understanding by Jackie Copleton

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Jenn

This novel is far more than the description could ever relay, with so many layers history and secrets meant to be forgotten.  Amaterasu and her husband lost so much to pikadon (what the locals referred to the bombing of Nagasaki).  That’s … Continue reading →

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Review: The Edge of Lost by Kristina McMorris

Posted on November 19, 2015 by Jenn

I’m a long-time fan of McMorris’ work. A skilled author of historical fiction, she crafts world and characters so detailed and realistic that readers are drawn into the setting, both in time and place.  When I learned she was writing … Continue reading →

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Review: Along the Infinite Sea by Beatriz Williams

Posted on November 12, 2015 by Jenn

Spanning two time periods (1960’s America and 1930’s Europe), Along the Infinite Sea is a genuinely captivating novel that immediately captivates the reader, rendering a reading experience that is both heartwarming and inspiring.  Williams has never shied away from sensitive subjects, known … Continue reading →

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Review: Tiny Little Thing by Beatriz Williams

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Jenn

Tiny Little Thing is the second book about the Schulyer sisters, the first being the hugely successful The Secret Life of Violet Grant which published last year.  The moment I read the premise I was sold. Williams excels (almost frighteningly so) at capturing … Continue reading →

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Review: The Mapmaker’s Children by Sarah McCoy

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Jenn

I’m not going to hold back on my adoration of this book.  Set less than an hour from my own home, it was easy for me to become absorbed in this novels rich setting. Joined with two incredibly well developed … Continue reading →

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