The Hard Parts by Oksana Masters This may be the first time an autobiography had me on the edge of my seat! This incredible story of a young woman who refused to break no matter what life threw at her left me believing in the impossible. 5 out of 5 stars
The Bellwoods Game by Celia Krampien In “The Bellwoods Game”, students gather by the woods to choose three players for the game. They’ll have to race through the woods to be the first to ring the bell and, if you’re the first to ring the bell, you’re granted one wish. However, it doesn’t take them […]
Forget Me Not by Julie Soto. Romance books aren’t usually my thing, but a book endorsed by Ali Hazelwood was bound to be good. And it certainly was! After their romance wilted, Ama and Elliot go their separate ways, both choosing to focus on work. When a high-profile wedding comes to Sacramento, both Ama and […]
Lying Beside You by Michael Robotham: The characters in this murder mystery are so compelling, I was almost disappointed when the crime was solved because I wanted more of their story. Oh look! They are in more books! Excuse me while I run to the bookstore! 5 out of 5 stars
Speak of the Devil by Rose Wilding “Speak of the Devil” is the perfect book for someone looking for a murder mystery with a consistent sense of dread. In the story, a gruesome discovery forces seven women to find the murderer amongst them in order to protect their secrets. The book alternates between the investigation […]
Weyward by Emilia Hart I really hoped the story would be as beautiful as the cover and I was not disappointed! This book is a love letter to all us girls who preferred lizards to dolls, who didn’t fit the box society tried to squeeze us into, who found the inner strength to be our […]
No Strangers Here: by Carlene O’Conner Twists and turns reminiscent of Death on the Nile, this murder mystery set in a small Irish town will keep you guessing who dunnit, when everyone had a motive. The characters are complex and charming and the background details left me nostalgic for a place I’ve never been! 5 […]
Big Swiss by Jen Beagin, a review by Jacquie Jordan. If you are a fan of stories with many ups and downs, and a focus on mental health, then you will love this book. It is filled with unique characters who are all struggling with their own problems. The story is well paced and interspersed […]
Die Around Sundown by Mark Pryor, a review by Jacquie Jordan I love mystery books, and this one did not disappoint! It was well paced and kept me guessing till the end. The story alternates between a murder investigation, set in France during World War II, and the main character’s memories from 1918. There is […]
Tiny Buddha’s Inner Strength Journal, a book review by Lucy H. Delaney I picked this book up because I liked the color and wanted to see more about what was inside. As a Christian I was a little nervous about the title, as a writer the promise of “creative prompts” beckoned me inside the pages… […]