Brief Chronicle of Another Stupid Heartbreak by Adi Alsaid My rating: 2 of 5 stars For most of the book, I was wondering why no one called the cops on Lu. I mean, she was kind of being a creepy stalker. Her obsession with Cal and Iris started to make me uncomfortable. She didn't even … Continue reading Brief Chronicle of Another Stupid Heartbreak
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The Hero’s Guide to Storming the Castle
The Hero's Guide to Storming the Castle by Christopher Healy My rating: 3 of 5 stars Two books in, and I have no clue what to think of Briar Rose. Most of the time she seems like the bad guy, and then she does something good just to mess with everyone's heads. Maybe she is … Continue reading The Hero’s Guide to Storming the Castle
The Plot to Kill Hitler
The Plot to Kill Hitler: Dietrich Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Spy, Unlikely Hero by Patricia McCormick My rating: 2 of 5 stars While the history of the events was fascinating, I had a hard time getting into the book. It's a short one, but it seemed to read more like a text book of facts than anything … Continue reading The Plot to Kill Hitler
My Life as a Potato
My Life as a Potato by Arianne Costner My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is one of those books that you look at and kind of question. I don't think mascot fiction is something that is plentiful, but after this, maybe it should be. The story takes place in Idaho, because let's face it, … Continue reading My Life as a Potato
Troll Control
Troll Control by Elise Allen My rating: 3 of 5 stars I've been trying to decide which of the kids Gabby has babysat has been my favorite, and I can't. Because they are all different species, each one of them has traits that the others wouldn't have no matter how hard they tried. This one … Continue reading Troll Control
Jasper John Dooley: Left Behind
Jasper John Dooley: Left Behind by Caroline Adderson My rating: 2 of 5 stars The Jasper John Dooley series is one that I think works well for its target audience, but as an adult, I have to admit, I was getting kind of annoyed with the main character. I have to keep reminding myself that … Continue reading Jasper John Dooley: Left Behind
Welcome to Cuckooville
Welcome to Cuckooville by Susan Chandler My rating: 2 of 5 stars This is one of those books that shows kids that it is okay to be a little different. Sometimes, it's the ones that are different that can help the most. It has a good message, just not a whole lot of depth, which … Continue reading Welcome to Cuckooville
Zombies Hate Stuff
Zombies Hate Stuff by Greg Stones My rating: 1 of 5 stars I don't know what to say about this book. It really wasn't for me. There seemed to be no rhyme or reason behind the things chosen. Some of the illustrations were funny, but all in all, not for me.Author: Greg StonesPublication Date: March … Continue reading Zombies Hate Stuff
Death and Douglas
Death and Douglas by J.W. Ocker My rating: 3 of 5 stars This book reminds me of the saying, "It's all fun and games until someone gets hurt." Douglas is used to death, he lives above his family's funeral home and spends time with the grave diggers at the cemetery. For him, death is just … Continue reading Death and Douglas
The Paranoid’s Pocket Guide
The Paranoid's Pocket Guide to Mental Disorders You Can Just Feel Coming On by Dennis DiClaudio My rating: 2 of 5 stars The internal monologues made this book. Having the symptom list is fine and all, but the monologues brought everything to life. This whole book puts a light-hearted spin on mental illness. Yes, mental … Continue reading The Paranoid’s Pocket Guide
The Furious Reader 