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BOOK REVIEW: The King’s Rose
The King’s Rose by Alisa M. Libby is the story of 15-year-old Catherine Howard and her marriage to King Henry VIII. It is historical fiction written for young adults. Romance is interlaced throughout. The intrigue, vivid description, and clarity of the narration should draw readers of any age.
As the story begins, Catherine is decided upon [...]
BOOK REVIEW: The Aviary Gate
The Aviary Gate by Katie Hickman is a work of historical fiction to be savored, with certain passages being re-read to ensure complete understanding and total enjoyment. It is not an overwhelming ponderous tome, yet at the same time the character list, glossary, and map of the harem will be quite helpful to anyone not [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )BOOK REVIEW: The Moon Looked Down
The Moon Looked Down by Dorothy Garlock is Young Adult Historical Fiction at its best. Its setting is Victory, Illinois June 1942. It deals with the prejudice taking place as propaganda against the Germans is spread and the nation edges ever closer towards war.
The heroine is Sophie Heller and the Hero is Cole Ambrose. Sophie’s [...]
BOOK REVIEW: One Scream Away
One Scream Away is a book of memorable romantic suspense. This book is mainly about chasing down the bad guy, and he really is BAD. His name is Chevy Banks and because of his childhood, he is mentally unstable. He is tracking down Beth Denison as she is the last one alive after his last [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )BOOK REVIEW: Sworn To Silence
Sworn To Silence by Linda Castillo is a romantic thriller, heavy on the thrills. The hook for this book is Kate Burkholder. She experienced an encounter with The Slaughterhouse Killer as a young Amish girl, and comes back to Painters Mill as an adult in the role of Chief of Police. For me, that was [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )BOOK REVIEW: Maire
Maire is a historical romance centered around faith. Maire is set in 5th century Ireland. Christianity was just beginning to spread among kings, scholars and peasants. The biggest impact was among the Druids, or learned class, as truth seekers and power seekers collide.
In this setting, two warriors, Maire and Rowan, clash and finally join together [...]
BOOK REVIEW: How Do I Love Thee?
How Do I Love Thee by Nancy Moser gives an insightful look into how Mrs. Browning most likely lived and how she fell in love with and married Robert Browning. This book provides an enjoyable education through entertainment. All I knew before I read this book, was that Elizabeth Barrett was a poet. I could [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )BOOK REVIEW: The Day The Falls Stood Still
The Day The Falls Stood Still by Cathy Marie Buchanan is much more than a book about Niagara Falls. It is about the struggles of the Heath family beginning in the year 1915. It is also a love story and history in motion. The Heath’s beautiful and oldest daughter shows up dead and the family [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )BOOK REVIEW: Labor Day
Labor Day by Joyce Maynard is a story that reminds one of Stand By Me. It is narrated by 13-year-old Henry and takes us through his adulthood while mainly focusing on Labor Day weekend 1987. The story revolves around Henry, his mother, Adele, and a stranger called Frank. The interaction between these three is all [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )BOOK REVIEW: Offworld by Robin Parrish
Offworld by Robin Parrish is a thrilling foray into science fiction that reads so well, the pages disappear. Commander Christopher Burke and his crew are returning from a mission to Mars. They find it odd that they have lost contact with ground control, and their landing is definitely dangerous and strange. However, the icing on [...]
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