Kill Switch is Chris Lynch’s latest young adult book. It is a character study about two males – one young and one old- and delves into what makes a person flip their switch into violent mode. Daniel, referred to as Young Man is the narrator of Kill Switch. He spends a lot of time with his aging […]
When You Were Mine Rebecca Serle Audiobook Review
May 28, 2012
We all know the story of Romeo and Juliet — heck I had to read it in high school – but what about the minor characters? Rebecca Serle examines the character of Rosaline, Romeo’s love interest pre-Juliet against the modern backdrop of high school in Southern California. When You Were Mine is a heartbreaking read that […]
Changeling Philippa Gregory Audiobook Review
May 22, 2012
Confession: I learned more about the Tudors from Philippa Gregory’s The Boleyn Inheritance than I did from 10th grade global studies and AP Euro in high school. Gregory has this talent for bringing history to life and infusing it with a hefty dose of drama. When the rumor started that she would be writing a […]
The Rebel Wife Taylor M. Polites Book Review
May 10, 2012
“I am Gus Sedlaw. I cannot forget my name. Augusta Belier Blackwood-Sedlaw. And then Branson, a name I will bear like the mark of Cain until I die. Eli’s name that was put upon me. Ten years ago, I was not married. But wanted to be, I think. Who knows what I wanted or what […]
Waiting Carol Lynch Williams Book Review
May 3, 2012
London has grown up ALL OVER THE WORLD, but now she lives in Florida after her missionary parents decided to settle down. When her brother Zach dies, the family implodes. Waiting by Carol Lynch Williams focuses on the impact the death of a child/sibling can have on a family. Waiting by Carol Lynch Williams is […]
The Curse Of The Romanovs Staton Rabin Book Review
April 25, 2012
This is a review by co-blogger Allison! I’ll admit it. Whenever I hear about the Romanovs, the first thing I usually think of is Anastasia. And shortly after this initial thought I’m usually humming the familiar sounds of “dancing bears and painted wings and things I almost remember…†I can’t help it. I’m guilty! I […]