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Book Review: Numbers by Rachel Ward

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Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Genre: Fiction Age Recommended: 14 and up In this book, the author weaves a terrifying tale of a girl who can see the date on which each person will die. A novel concept which is well-executed, this book promises to leave you on the edge of your seat. This book is written is from a young girl’s perspective. And while it is understandable that the author would want to stay in character, the writing style of this book seems a little amateur, in that it is difficult to grasp a deeper meaning from the book … Continue reading Book Review: Numbers by Rachel Ward

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Book Review: Immortal Writers by Jill Bowers

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Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Genre: Fantasy / Historical Fiction Age Recommended: 13 and up This book was an ARC, courtesy of NetGalley. This book was very well-written, but I don’t know how accurate the historical aspects of the book are. ———————————————– Liz is an author who’s written some exceptional novels and is about to release one more. However, right after her boyfriend prematurely proposes to her, she is kidnapped. It turns out that the people who kidnapped her are immortal writers. Liz becomes acquainted with Mark Twain, William Shakespeare, and many other famous writers. She soon learns that … Continue reading Book Review: Immortal Writers by Jill Bowers

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Book Review: To Catch a Bad Guy by Marie Astor

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Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Genre: Mystery Age Recommended: 15 and up This book was well-written and I liked how the author made the story very intricate, but easy to understand. The ending was definitely an exciting one, and I can’t wait to read the next book in this series! ——————————————- Janet’s friend Lisa has just gotten her a job at her office where Lisa is about to marry one of the owners of the company. Janet feels awkward taking advantage of Lisa, but Lisa waves her off after she makes Janet promise to be her bridesmaid. Lisa sets … Continue reading Book Review: To Catch a Bad Guy by Marie Astor

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Book Review: Play Dead by Leslie O’Kane (An Allie Babcock Mystery)

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Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Genre: Fiction / Mystery Age Recommended: 14 and up This book was pretty funny, and I thought that it was a unique spin on the classic murder mystery. The ending was a little dark, but that was to be expected, given the nature of the book. ————————————————- Allie Babcock is a dog therapist. She diagnoses their behavioral issues, and then works with the owners to address the issues. However, after airing on a radio show, Allie is told about a problem that even she can’t solve. A woman, Beth, who has recently adopted a dog, swears … Continue reading Book Review: Play Dead by Leslie O’Kane (An Allie Babcock Mystery)

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Book Review: Open Minds by Susan Kaye Quinn

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Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Genre: Science Fiction Age Recommended: 14 and up I enjoyed this book a lot, because unlike some of the dystopian novels set in the future that I had been reading, this one still maintained today’s government and structure, which made the book easier to relate to. ————————————————- Kira is different. She’s a zero. Well, everyone is, until they hit puberty. But she’s past that age. Which means that she might never be a reader. Readers are people that can read each other’s minds and thoughts. Only one person out of every thousand people is … Continue reading Book Review: Open Minds by Susan Kaye Quinn

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Book Review: Every Day by David Levithan (Book 1)

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Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Genre: Fiction Age Recommended: 14 and up This was one of the books that my dad got me for my birthday!! I liked the concept of the book a lot, but once it got to the suspenseful part, I was a little reluctant to read further and finish the book because I knew that there weren’t enough pages left in the book for everything that needed to happen. ———————————————– A is a sixteen-year-old boy who has a secret. He wakes up everyday in someone else’s body. He has no body of his own, and every morning, … Continue reading Book Review: Every Day by David Levithan (Book 1)

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Book Review: Noble Beginnings by L.T. Ryan (Book one of the Good Soldier series)

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Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Genre: Mystery Age Recommended: 14 and up This book was a really good thriller and I loved how while there were only a few key characters, the author took the time to develop them very well. ——————————————- Jack Noble and his fellow Marine, Bear, are guarding the outside of a house in Afghanistan, when he sees his team leader dragging in an Iraqi family whose father is being accused of spying on them. When the leader threatens to harm the family to get the father to talk, Jack feels the need to step in. … Continue reading Book Review: Noble Beginnings by L.T. Ryan (Book one of the Good Soldier series)

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Book Review: Sinful Cinderella by Anita Valle

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Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Genre: Fiction Age Recommended: 14 and up This book was fantastically written and I really enjoyed how the author gave a darker, more contemporary twist to an age-old beloved fairytale story. I also loved how the author captured a lot of emotions in a concise but wonderfully written story. ——————————————— Cinderella has been harvesting her white magic for years; ever since her father died. Her magical powers grow when she is good, which enables her to change her appearance, and it also grants her wishes. However, Cinderella has been stocking up on this magic just because she wants to … Continue reading Book Review: Sinful Cinderella by Anita Valle

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Book Review: No Good Deed by M. P. McDonald (Book one of the Mark Taylor series)

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Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Genre: Thriller Age Recommended: 15 and up This book was definitely one of the better mysteries that I have read recently. It appealed to me because this wasn’t your typical ‘who done it’ murder mystery. ——————————————– Mark Taylor is a photographer, and he’s pretty good at it. It’s a normal job for a normal person, except for one thing. Mark has a special camera that shows him glimpses of the future, and the following night, he has a dream about exactly what will happen. And then it’s up to him to change it. Mark’s pretty … Continue reading Book Review: No Good Deed by M. P. McDonald (Book one of the Mark Taylor series)

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Book Review: Making it Home by Suzanne Roche (Time to Time Book 1)

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Rating: 2 out of 5 stars Genre: Historical Fiction Age Recommended: 11 and up The beginning of this book was okay but the middle was extremely slow and boring. I continued reading just to see what happens in the end. However, the end was disappointing as well and I didn’t enjoy the book at all. The idea behind the story was good but the execution was poor. ——————————————— Peri and her two step-brothers, Henry and Max, are transported back in time when they accidentally put an old relic on top of a book that transports them back to the time that the relic … Continue reading Book Review: Making it Home by Suzanne Roche (Time to Time Book 1)