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The Same Sky
The Same Sky
by Amanda Eyre Ward
Good quick read (11/4/2014)
I really enjoyed this book. I could not put it down and read it in one day. I usually do not like books that move back and forth between storylines but this one really worked. I think the short chapters helped keep the pace quick and the reader engaged. I had anticipated a …more
Her
Her
by Harriet Lane
Slow to begin (6/2/2014)
I had high hopes for this book but I felt that it took way too long to get to the "meat" of the book. The back and forth switching points of view and retelling the same information really slowed down the flow of the book. That being said, I did enjoy the book it just took a …more
City of the Sun
City of the Sun
by Juliana Maio
Did not live up to potential (1/3/2014)
I had very high hopes for this novel. Having visited Egypt a decade ago I really fell in love with the country and could vividly picture the cities described in the book. I also love historical fiction and am especially interested in the WWII era. Unfortunately, this book …more
Safe with Me
Safe with Me
by Amy Hatvany
Engrossing quick read (12/3/2013)
I really enjoyed this book. The book started off a bit slow and sad, which is to be expected given the subject matter. But once Olivia and Hannah meet the story really takes off and I found it really hard to put down. The voices of each character were distinct and …more
The Scavenger's Daughters
The Scavenger's Daughters: Tales of the Scavenger's Daughters, Book One
by Kay Bratt
Beautiful Story (7/14/2013)
I loved this book. It is heartbreaking to read about the discarded girls in China. I can't imagine tossing out a child because she was a girl, or had a disability. I love that this story is based upon the true tale of how some people take the unwanted girls into their home …more
Crime of Privilege
Crime of Privilege
by Walter Walker
Could Have Been Better (4/7/2013)
If I could give half stars I would give this book 3.5 stars I would. I really wanted to love this book. It started out really promising, I liked the narrators voice, and was glad the reader was able to find out the details of the Palm Beach sexual assault. The first half of …more
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