Butterfly Suicide by Mary Ann Loesch
This is an amazing tale of survival after a school shooting. Told from the perspectives of the shooter's brother and a victim's sister. It was very impressive and touching. School shootings make the news when they happen, but what about the lives of the community after. This book shed some light on the aftermath of a shooting. It really opened my eyes to how we have a tendency to hold one persons actions against their whole family. This book amazed me. The author to a difficult subject and created a work of art.
Operation Fit-ish by Shannon Myers
If you are looking for a great romantic comedy look no further. Dakota gets dumped just weeks before her wedding. She decides not to let life get her down. She also is not afraid to be herself. She meets her personal trainer, Zane, and things go crazy from there. So much happens in this story, I couldn't put it down. It was such a fun read. Looking forward to reading the next book in the series and checking out other books by this author.
The Mask Maker by Jody Summers
In this book we join Sean and Kira as the set out on a new adventure. Both of their abilities are growing, with Sean developing new ones after he meets his biological father. The parts of the story about the holocaust and death camps written from the perspective of a Jew were a little hard to read. Those passages were so well researched and written, that you almost felt like you were the one experiencing it. I loved the second book in the Dark Canvas series by Jody Summers. I hope there are more books in the future.
Rise of the Isle of the Lost by Melissa de la Cruz
In this book we not only rejoin Mal, Evie, Jay, and Carlos, but we meet some of the other kids from the Isle of the Lost. Once again it is a great story about how being good is a choice. If you have seen both of the Descendants movies, but not yet read this book or the second book in the series, you might have felt a bit lost. This book leads us into the second movie. I hope they continue writing books for this series, even if they don't make more movies. This whole series has been incredible. Such a great series of books for kids.
The Sweet Gum Tree by Katherine Allred
This book was absolutely captivating. Following the life of the character Alix from her childhood through adulthood from her point of view. I was amazed by how well the author captured childhood innocence as well as the emotions of adulthood. This book was so well written. First love, given a second chance; community secrets; and the south come together to spin an amazing tale.
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
While I haven't always been a fan of historical fiction, I really enjoyed this holocaust story. Prior to this I had only read the Diary of Anne Frank. So it was interesting to look at it from a German's point of view. Learning what life was like for them. The main character, Liesel, enjoys life with her foster parents. She learns to read with the help of her foster dad. Then she reads to others in the bomb shelters to help keep them calm. It was interesting following the life of Liesel. I loved the author's choice of narrator.
Whispers in the Dark by LeTeisha Newton
At the beginning of this book it didn't think I would be able to finish it. It was so dark, so wrong. But I am glad I pushed on. Once I made it through the original event and torture, the love story that began to unfold grabbed me. It's a strange love, but it works for them.
The Giver by Lois Lowry
This is set in a dystopian future where everything is the same. Jonas has lived his life not knowing anything different. That is until he is chosen to be the Receiver of Memories. He learns that things weren't always the same. He learns about colors, animals, weather, and love. With all of these new memories, he begins to question the sameness of his world. Should people be given choice, or is it better to take away free will? A great book to make you think.
Brownie Points for Murder by Nicole Ellis
This book was everything you could want in a cozy mystery. Jill, a stay-at home mom of two, who's husband travels often for work, attempts to solve the mystery of her neighbor's murder to clear her pregnant sister-in-law. There were several plot twists, and it keeps you guessing. I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
Open House by Elizabeth Berg
I loved this audiobook. such a great story told from the perspective of a middle-aged woman who's husband leaves her. The things she goes through in the aftermath help her become herself. I am not going through the same situation at all,but I am going through personal struggles. it helped me realize that things aren't as bad as they may seem. A good book to help you realize that not matter how bad things seem, you will be okay.
The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena
This book was quite the mystery. I really felt the title was not at all fitting. It actually had me a bit confused as I read the book. The over all mastermind did surprise me. Overall, the book was fairly well written, with a good pace, and characters. It was an okay book. I don't think I will be reading any other books by this author.
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