Publisher: HarperTeen Published: June 2015 Pages: 352 Summary Emmy's best friend, Oliver, reappears after being kidnapped by his father ten years ago. Emmy hopes to pick up their relationship right where it left off. Are they destined to be together? Or has fate irreparably driven them apart? Emmy just wants to be in charge of her own… Continue reading Review: Emmy & Oliver by Robin Benway
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Review: The Book of Speculation by Erika Swyler
I received an e-arc of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. This did not affect my opinion of the book in any way. Publisher: St. Martin's Press Published: June 2015 Pages: 339 Summary Simon Watson, a young librarian, lives alone on the Long Island Sound in his family… Continue reading Review: The Book of Speculation by Erika Swyler
Review: The Magician’s Daughter by Judith Janeway
I received an e-arc of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. This did not affect my opinion of the book in any way. Publisher: Poisoned Pen Press Published: February 2015 Pages: 231 Summary Magician Valentine Hill always introduces her act by announcing "Reality is an illusion. Illusion is… Continue reading Review: The Magician’s Daughter by Judith Janeway
Review: Death Wish by Megan Tayte
I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for my honest review. This did not affect my opinion of the book in any way. Publisher: Heaven AfirePages: 305Series: Ceruleans #1 Summary IN SEARCH OF THE MEANING OF DEATH, SHE\'LL FIND THE MEANING OF LIFE. The Ceruleans: mere mortals infused with power… Continue reading Review: Death Wish by Megan Tayte
Review: Church of Marvels by Leslie Parry
I received an e-arc of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. This did not affect my opinion of the book in any way. Publisher: Two Roads Pages: 320 Challenges: Around the World Challenge Summary New York, 1895. It's late on a warm city night when Sylvan Threadgill, a young night… Continue reading Review: Church of Marvels by Leslie Parry
Review: The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin
Publisher: Narrativa Nord Published: January 2014 Pages: 306 Challenges: Women's Challenge; Library Challenge Summary On the faded Island Books sign hanging over the porch of the Victorian cottage is the motto "No Man Is an Island; Every Book Is a World." A.J. Fikry, the irascible owner, is about to discover just what that truly means.… Continue reading Review: The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin
Review: Chocolat by Joanne Harris
Publisher: Garzanti Published: 9 October 1998 Pages: 338Challenges: Library Challenge; Around the World Challenge; Women's ChallengeRating: 3/5 Summary (from Goodreads) When an exotic stranger, Vianne Rocher, arrives in the French village of Lansquenet and opens a chocolate boutique directly opposite the church, Father Reynaud denounces her as a serious danger to his… Continue reading Review: Chocolat by Joanne Harris
Review: The Small Fortune of Dorothea Q by Sharon Maas
I received an e-arc of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. Publisher: Bookouture Published: 30 January 2015 Pages: 532 Challenges: Around the World Challenge; Women's Challenge Summary An epic, mesmerizing tale of tragic loss, the strength of words left unspoken, and the redeeming power of love.… Continue reading Review: The Small Fortune of Dorothea Q by Sharon Maas
Review: Radiance of Tomorrow by Ishmael Beah
Publisher: Neri Pozza Published: 8 May 2014 Pages: 272 Challenges: Library Challenge; Around the World Challenge Summary At the centre of Radiance of Tomorrow are Benjamin and Bockarie, two friends who return to their hometown after the civil war in Sierra Leone. The village is in ruins, the ground covered in bones. As more villagers begin… Continue reading Review: Radiance of Tomorrow by Ishmael Beah
Review: Make My Wish Come True by Fiona Harper
Publisher: Mills & Boon Published: 1 November 2013 Pages: 384 Summary Family-orientated and Christmas-dinner cook extraordinaire Juliet is trying to keep it together in the wake of her marriage breakdown two Christmases ago, but the cracks are beginning to show. Bright and vivacious Gemma was always the favourite daughter…So she has no qualms about leaving Christmas… Continue reading Review: Make My Wish Come True by Fiona Harper