Ben Braver and the Incredible Exploding Kid by Marcus Emerson My rating: 4 of 5 stars Not going to lie, this book gets an extra star because of the cover. My first reaction was, "Wow, you're a brave kid, Ben Braver." I still giggle every time I look at it. Kepler's messing with the timeline … Continue reading Ben Braver and the Incredible Exploding Kid
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The Labours of Mrs Stella Ryman
The Labours of Mrs Stella Ryman: Further Fairmount Manor Mysteries by Mel Anastasiou My rating: 3 of 5 stars Mrs Stella Ryman is everything I hope to be when I grow up, except for the whole not having family around all the time thing. I love how she really thinks through situations and tries to … Continue reading The Labours of Mrs Stella Ryman
Reticence
Reticence by Gail Carriger My rating: 4 of 5 stars I love that this series didn't just focus on Rue. Rue is a great character, and I dearly love Sophronia and Alexia, but the Tunstell twins bring such an interesting dynamic to the story that they deserve the character development they received.I kept making note … Continue reading Reticence
Mr. Lemoncello’s All-Star Breakout Game
Mr. Lemoncello's All-Star Breakout Game by Chris Grabenstein My rating: 3 of 5 stars Every time I read one of the books in this series, I wish the library was real. The new characters brought something to the story without taking a lot of focus away from the main characters. They were fleshed out enough … Continue reading Mr. Lemoncello’s All-Star Breakout Game
Sal and Gabi Break the Universe
Sal and Gabi Break the Universe by Carlos Hernandez My rating: 3 of 5 stars I don't know what I was expecting from this book, but this was a wild ride from start to finish. I appreciate that it wasn't just some book where the kids go on some adventure, but the kids are dealing … Continue reading Sal and Gabi Break the Universe
Hotdog People and Other Bite-Size Sacrifices
Hotdog People and Other Bite-Size Sacrifices by Dan Magdich My rating: 3 of 5 stars Dan Magdich's children are full of personality which comes through with every story told. From wanting to be a cheese hustler, chopping necks, and running away from doctors, these kids keep their parents hands full. I appreciate that this wasn't … Continue reading Hotdog People and Other Bite-Size Sacrifices
Soul Remains
Soul Remains by Sam Hooker My rating: 4 of 5 stars This book is an absolute joy. The writing brings the story to life. The world that Sam Hooker has created is one that I hope to read about in more books. Even the way legal matters are handled in this society were anything but … Continue reading Soul Remains
Croquette & Empanada
Croquette & Empanada: The Book Romeo Would Have Given Juliet by Ana Oncina My rating: 2 of 5 stars This book threw me a little. I thought it would be set in a world of food, but ti's not. There are a few food characters in it, but most of the characters are human, which … Continue reading Croquette & Empanada
The Dolly Llama
The Dolly Llama: Words of Wisdom from a Spiritual Animal by Stephen Morrison My rating: 2 of 5 stars Llamas are one of my favorite animals, so when I saw this in the bookstore, I bought it without even thinking. I feel that this is one of those books that you don't read through multiple … Continue reading The Dolly Llama
The Tremendous Baron Time Machine
The Tremendous Baron Time Machine by Eric Bower My rating: 4 of 5 stars This series is just fun. It's one of those that doesn't even try to take itself seriously. Adding time travel into the mix just made it that much more enjoyable, especially when things like the great wall of China was explained. … Continue reading The Tremendous Baron Time Machine
The Furious Reader 