Kingdom of the Wicked by Kerri Maniscalco: A Book Review Genre: Fantasy I was hesitant at first with the “James Patterson Presents” banner at the top of the book since I am not a fan of James Patterson (I don’t like his writing style), however, everyone had good things to say about the series on … Continue reading Beautifully Done, Magically Wonderful
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A Refreshing Change
The Club by Ellery Lloyd: A Book Review Genre: Thriller Mystery The husband wife duo that is Lloyd created the ultimate mystery with The Club. With so many twists and turns, I was being surprised at every corner – which was actually really nice. I tend to be able to guess the ending of mysteries … Continue reading A Refreshing Change
Good but Lacking
The Last Resurrectionist: Black as Night by Jack Hartford: A Book Review Genre: YA, Horror (?) [Disclaimer: I received a complementary version of this book through Voracious Readers Only.] Hartford starts an intriguing story in his novella, The Last Resurrectionist: Black as Night. Within the 47 pages, he is able to grow the questioning background … Continue reading Good but Lacking
Facing Death and Keeping Human
A Lesson Before Dying by Ernest J. Gaines: A Book Review Genre: Historical Fiction A Lesson Before Dying was nothing like what I imagined it to be. Somehow Gaines manages to create characters that are as flawed as they are human. Through the slow character development of the main character, A Lesson Before Dying details … Continue reading Facing Death and Keeping Human
The Tragedy of Death and Grief
The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold: A Book Review Genre: Women’s Fiction I found Sebold’s novel enchanting once the brutality of the main event sunk into my mind. The Lovely Bones details a journey of a family who are forced to cope after the murder of the eldest child as well as giving an inspiring … Continue reading The Tragedy of Death and Grief

