This was an interesting story set in a Covid-19 era. It's especially frightening if you're an adult caregiver. Take care of your parents and grandpareThis was an interesting story set in a Covid-19 era. It's especially frightening if you're an adult caregiver. Take care of your parents and grandparents!...more
I haven't read an Anne Rice book in a long time. It was a nice break from all the YA I read. I listened to this one as an audiobook and it threw me ofI haven't read an Anne Rice book in a long time. It was a nice break from all the YA I read. I listened to this one as an audiobook and it threw me off a bit as the voice of Lestat was much older than I expected and very vampire sounding. In fact, he sounded a bit like the count on Sesame Street. Not at all the romantic, brooding Lestat I imagine in my head. This is an interesting chapter in his long, long, long history....more
I hadn't read the Hunger Games for a long time, so at first, I wasn't sure if this was a prequel or set far in the future. I'd settled on far in the fI hadn't read the Hunger Games for a long time, so at first, I wasn't sure if this was a prequel or set far in the future. I'd settled on far in the future for some reason so a lot of things didn't make sense to me. I liked it though. When I finally figured out who Corio was, it was near the end for some reason, and that made it all the more shocking for me. I thought it was brilliant. If I had gone in knowing it was a prequel, it would have ruined that surprise. Not sure why my mind didn't go there on its own. Guess I was distracted by everything. ...more
I picked this one up at a book conference in Texas. Very sweet romance with a strong emphasis on family and friendship. Also an intriguing mystery. I I picked this one up at a book conference in Texas. Very sweet romance with a strong emphasis on family and friendship. Also an intriguing mystery. I love fixer-upper shows so I liked the idea that the two ladies were doing that for a job....more
This one unfolds in slow spirals that will sink you into as dark a place as the heroine. She feels trapped, and I felt trapped along with her. HorriblThis one unfolds in slow spirals that will sink you into as dark a place as the heroine. She feels trapped, and I felt trapped along with her. Horrible and masterful!...more
This one was lots of fun. If you're in a Halloween mood and want to be frightened, this spooky collection will do the trick. This one was lots of fun. If you're in a Halloween mood and want to be frightened, this spooky collection will do the trick. ...more
The formatting of this book was exceptional. Loved going back and forth between the two parallel universes and seeing how the story was unfolding. WhaThe formatting of this book was exceptional. Loved going back and forth between the two parallel universes and seeing how the story was unfolding. What a brilliant way to weave a tale! The whole concept of reading bones to see the past, present, or future in visions is fascinating. I really hope there's more to come in this universe. I'm not ready to let go of these characters yet....more
This is one of my favorite short stories of all time. In fact, there's an entire scene in Tiger's Voyage based on this story where one of my dragons hThis is one of my favorite short stories of all time. In fact, there's an entire scene in Tiger's Voyage based on this story where one of my dragons hunts my two tigers but instead of pretending to cheat by swimming off the island, they actually do swim off the island. If you haven't read this story, I highly recommend it. ...more
The first time I heard this story was on an old vinyl record in an English class in middle school. That was like an audio-book in the old days. I was The first time I heard this story was on an old vinyl record in an English class in middle school. That was like an audio-book in the old days. I was riveted. There was a thump-thump heartbeat beneath the floorboards. You'd think it's the heart that's the star in this story but really it's the eye. ...more
I first read this one in middle school. It's no less terrifying now than it was then. It's fascinating to me that the main character repeatedly told tI first read this one in middle school. It's no less terrifying now than it was then. It's fascinating to me that the main character repeatedly told the man he should turn back, that he was worried for his health as if he was begging the man to try to save his own life. I wonder what he would have done if the man had turned back. I guess we'll never know. ...more
Ooh this villain was creepy. Also I'd be surprised if you didn't crave pizza while reading this one. If you're looking for a fast mystery set in the nOoh this villain was creepy. Also I'd be surprised if you didn't crave pizza while reading this one. If you're looking for a fast mystery set in the northwest, pick this one up....more
What a scary thing this kidnapping became! You start off really nervous for the heroine and then you end up being scared for everyone. Love the kid woWhat a scary thing this kidnapping became! You start off really nervous for the heroine and then you end up being scared for everyone. Love the kid working at McDonald's who helped. Also how clever to have a way to contact your kids in case of corporate espionage making it necessary for you to go on the run! ...more
If you like YA and who-done-its, then this is a good one for you. Lots of mysterious clues will lead you down a dozen different paths making it hard tIf you like YA and who-done-its, then this is a good one for you. Lots of mysterious clues will lead you down a dozen different paths making it hard to figure out who is after our heroine. All the gifts left in the hospital scared me more than anything else. Creepy!...more
My favorite parts of this book were the little past stories with the grandfather. They were so sweet. What a strange and interesting world. I'm still My favorite parts of this book were the little past stories with the grandfather. They were so sweet. What a strange and interesting world. I'm still not sure I understand how everything works which is a good thing because it makes me want to keep reading. The heroine is so strong and powerful. Love her and her guyliner sidekick. He's awesome....more
An excellent murder mystery. There are so many players, its hard to guess who did it. Also if you like swoonworthy boys, there are several to choose fAn excellent murder mystery. There are so many players, its hard to guess who did it. Also if you like swoonworthy boys, there are several to choose from. Awesome read that keeps you turning the pages! Favorite scene was the kiss. When you get there, you'll know the one....more
I really loved the idea of a traveling tattoo. Super creepy. I've always been fascinated with the disappearing colony of Roanoke. This was a cool explI really loved the idea of a traveling tattoo. Super creepy. I've always been fascinated with the disappearing colony of Roanoke. This was a cool explanation of how it might have all happened. Also love the dog! There are not enough dogs in books, I've decided. My favorite scene was the end which I won't spoil for you. =)...more
I love the imagery of this story. The setting in the middle of a cornfield felt so real. There are secrets piled on top of secrets and the slow revealI love the imagery of this story. The setting in the middle of a cornfield felt so real. There are secrets piled on top of secrets and the slow reveal is shocking but it all makes sense and comes together in a way that's very fulfilling. There's a definite need to know what happens next at the end. Love the ribbon!...more
An excellent who-done-it with lots of suspects. Never saw this one coming. Love the relationship between Nearly and the boy assigned to spy on her. IfAn excellent who-done-it with lots of suspects. Never saw this one coming. Love the relationship between Nearly and the boy assigned to spy on her. If you love murder mysteries and YA, pick up this book!...more
This one had as much danger and intrigue as the first. Just when you think everything's going to work out the way it should nothing goes as planned anThis one had as much danger and intrigue as the first. Just when you think everything's going to work out the way it should nothing goes as planned and you wonder if our heroes will even survive let alone end up together. If you're like me and love pre-historic settings, pick this duology up and give it a try....more
I love the talking sword. Also the heroine and her enemy turned friend. I think this one would make a great tv series. The ending was hands down my faI love the talking sword. Also the heroine and her enemy turned friend. I think this one would make a great tv series. The ending was hands down my favorite part. Everything comes together really well. Also I want some of grandma's cookies....more
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