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A Fireproof Home for the Bride
A Fireproof Home for the Bride
by Amy Scheibe
A Fireproof Home for the Bride (12/23/2014)
I too felt this book was slow going at the beginning. While Amy Scheibe is a promising author; I thought the main character wasn't truly fleshed out. It took a great leap of imagination to accept that such a sheltered & naïve girl with no college experience could become …more
Her
Her
by Harriet Lane
Her by Harriet Lane (5/22/2014)
This is a really great, creepy thriller. Nina recognizes Emma on the street from when they were teenagers more than 20 years before, but Emma has no idea who Nina is. Nina then insinuates herself into Emma's life, by pretending to be friendly and kind, but with underhand, …more
That Summer
That Summer
by Lauren Willig
That Summer by Lauren Willig (4/14/2014)
First off, the premise is intriguing. Who wouldn't want to inherit an old mansion in England filled with hidden treasures? I really enjoyed having two women in different time periods narrating the story; although I felt the present day was better written and had more …more
Amy Falls Down
Amy Falls Down
by Jincy Willett
Amy Falls Down (7/31/2013)
Amy Falls Down (or as I call it, Amy Falls Flat). It was slow going at first, but then the story did pick up a little. It was humorous in parts, but I felt the author was trying too hard to entertain the reader. It seemed a little too superficial, without ever getting to …more
Flat Water Tuesday
Flat Water Tuesday
by Ron Irwin
Disappointing (5/31/2013)
I felt like I have read a hundred books similar to this. Do we really need another coming of age book? It's the same old story about a poor kid on a scholarship getting to mingle with the rich privileged kids. I found all of the back and forth very distracting; with a lot …more
Walk Me Home
Walk Me Home
by Catherine Ryan Hyde
Walk Me Home by Catherine Ryan Hyde (4/5/2013)
I really enjoyed this book. At first, I was anxious to read about two young girls traveling alone, without any money or resources, but it proved to be groundless. It was told from the perspective of a young girl, much too young to be saddled with the responsibility of …more
Where You Can Find Me
Where You Can Find Me: A Novel
by Sheri Joseph
Where You Can Find Me by Sheri Joseph (2/27/2013)
I found the book to be overly long, even disjointed at times. At times, I felt I had missed a page or two because nothing made sense, and found myself going back several pages to see if I had missed something. It had an interesting premise, but unfortunately, "The Deep End …more
The Edge of the Earth
The Edge of the Earth
by Christina Schwarz
The Edge of the Earth (11/20/2012)
I loved her previous novel "Drowning Ruth", I was expecting something along those lines. Unfortunately, it wasn't. At times, it was like reading a textbook on marine life. The book was plodding, and the characters weren't well developed.
And When She Was Good
And When She Was Good: A Novel
by Laura Lippman
And When She Was Good - Laura Lippman (7/30/2012)
This book was plodding, and was far too long in the telling. The main character, Heloise is extremely unlikeable, and manages to blame everyone else for her troubles. None of the characters were fleshed out, so it was hard to stay interested.

I enjoy her books, just not …more
The Age of Miracles
The Age of Miracles: A Novel
by Karen Thompson Walker
The Age of Miracles by Karen Thompson Walker (6/13/2012)
A great read! It's a haunting story of a girl's coming of age during a time when the earth's rotation is literally slowing down. She has to cope with a lot changes - her adolescence, and a rapidly changing world.
The Land of Decoration
The Land of Decoration: A Novel
by Grace McCleen
The Land of Decoration (3/22/2012)
This is a well written novel told from the perspective of a 10 year old girl who believes she can perform miracles when she is tormented by her classmates. It has great descriptive detail, and will appeal to readers who enjoy inner monologues.
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