By: Jenny Gardner Wonder by RJ Palacio was an interesting read. There were parts I loved and others that didn't quite hit the spot. However, this story was not completely geared towards me. Therefore, today, you will hear a review of Wonder from a 9 year old's perspective. Beware, there may be spoilers below!! My... Continue Reading →
By: Jenny Gardner Sometimes, the best characters have quirky personalities, which make them intriguing, real, and relatable. These types of characters always endear and bring an extra special quality to great novels. For this Friday Favorites post, I'm going to describe my top four favorite quirky characters. My first quirky favorite was destined to be... Continue Reading →
By: Jenny Gardner If I could only recommend one book that encompassed a supernatural adventure, entwined with modern realism, I would choose All the Darkness in the World by Andy Deane. With darkness, humor, vampires, and vindication, Andy Deane finds a way to weave an enrapturing tale of supernatural delight. It's not the first time... Continue Reading →
By: Jenny Gardner Lets be honest! Sometimes readers hear "classic literature" and cringe. Many modern readers prefer newer tales, which is perfectly fine. However, what if you are missing out on great literary adventure because you've never read the more obscure amazing picks? These are my top ten classic choices, which may be from authors... Continue Reading →
By: Jenny Gardner In February, Ashley @ Falling Down the Book Hole organized the month-long Fierce Female Blog Tour. Well, it’s time for the fall featurette! Growing up, many of the female role models were princesses who needed rescuing, or women who were warriors but only counterparts to the male hero. I enjoyed these tales... Continue Reading →
Our Glass: Falling Sand by L. L. Shelton & T.A. Williams By: Jennifer Gardner **TW: This novel has graphic descriptions of abuse and trauma.** Our Glass is an interesting romance story. The authors capture LGBTQIA+ experiences well, showing differing background perspectives and a large spectrum of relationship dynamics. Sadie is new to the world of... Continue Reading →
By: Jenny Gardner Weathering the Wicked by C. Penticoff was a quick entertaining read. From the beginning, the author takes care to make the sibling interactions realistic. The twins’ struggle for identity is captured in an interesting light. Many novels focus solely on a strong twin connection, but author Penticoff makes this story more realistic... Continue Reading →
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