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Review: The Golden Compass: His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman

Posted on June 7, 2017 by Jenn

Jenn: I read this book when it was originally released and fell in love with the unique premise.  Justin first discovered this through the movie.  He’s now at an age (11) at which I thought reading the book would make more … Continue reading →

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Review: The Only Child by Andrew Pyper

Posted on May 26, 2017 by Jenn

Don’t you love it when you discover a book that so perfectly matches your need at the moment? This book most certainly did for me.  It’s dark, it’s chilling; the cover serves as the perfect sneak peek into what you’ll experience … Continue reading →

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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: The Mermaid’s Daughter by Ann Claycomb

Posted on March 9, 2017 by Jenn

I’m a long time fan of Hans Christian Andersen book’s The Little Mermaid as well as Disney’s retelling of the story (I have every song memorized. I may have had dreams of becoming Ariel myself). Therefore, when I heard the premise of this … Continue reading →

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Review: The Roanoke Girls by Amy Engel

Posted on March 8, 2017 by Jenn

The promise of dark and twisty family secrets is what led me to this particular title.  I was not at all disappointed.  It’s actually quite difficult to relay my opinions without giving hints at “the secret.”  I kind of had … Continue reading →

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Review: Ill Will by Dan Chaon

Posted on March 2, 2017 by Jenn

We all have the experience in which we think back on a childhood memory and wonder at the accuracy of that memory.  In our case, it may be small in trivial. In Dusty/Dustin’s mind, however, it put his adoptive brother behind … 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: The Devil Crept In by Ania Ahlborn

Posted on February 10, 2017 by Jenn

If you haven’t read any of Ahlborn’s work, add her to your list, especially if you are a fan of horror like I am.  Everything she writes is brilliantly terrifying; the fact that she can send chills down my spine … Continue reading →

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Review: The Nightwalker by Sebastian Fitzek

Posted on February 8, 2017 by Jenn

What an incredibly twisty read!  Told from the point of view of Leon himself, the reader is forced to come to terms with an incredibly unreliable narrator.  Just as one thinks the path they are following is the accurate (and … Continue reading →

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Review: Behind Her Eyes by Sarah Pinborough

Posted on January 25, 2017 by Jenn

Never before have I uttered so man “WTF’s” while reading. First, let me start by saying I’ve been a fan of Pinborough’s for over a decade.  My first introduction to her work was via her horror. She excels at writing the … Continue reading →

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