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
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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
Dad Is Fat
Dad Is Fat by Jim Gaffigan My rating: 3 of 5 stars I have to say, I think Jim is a much better father than he says he is. I've known some bad ones, and they wouldn't care even a quarter as much as he does. When I got to the parts about sleeping arrangements, … Continue reading Dad Is Fat
The Moon Stealers and the Quest for the Silver Bough
The Moon Stealers and the Quest for the Silver Bough by Tim Flanagan My rating: 3 of 5 stars This book jumps back and forth between MI6 and their investigation and the kids trying to find Peter with the help of an unexpected ally. My thoughts were all over the place while reading, and I … Continue reading The Moon Stealers and the Quest for the Silver Bough
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
Spy School
Spy School by Stuart Gibbs My rating: 3 of 5 stars I'm not going to lie, I've been reading these books out of order. I started with book 5 not knowing who any of the characters were or their backstories. Now that I have finally read the first one, it makes me appreciate what happens … Continue reading Spy School
Glory Be
Glory Be by Augusta Scattergood My rating: 3 of 5 stars As much as we hate to admit it racism and segregation are real things and Augusta Scattergood does a wonderful job of capturing the emotions and tension in the southern part of the United States during the Civil Rights movement. This book really shows … Continue reading Glory Be
Sorry I’m Late, I Didn’t Want to Come
Sorry I'm Late, I Didn't Want to Come: An Introvert’s Year of Living Dangerously by Jessica Pan My rating: 3 of 5 stars Being an introvert, this book was completely relatable. I'm sure there are some people that don't see the big deal in walking up to a stranger and starting a conversation with them, … Continue reading Sorry I’m Late, I Didn’t Want to Come
The Map to Everywhere
The Map to Everywhere by Carrie Ryan My rating: 3 of 5 stars This is one of those books that I randomly picked up at the library because the title sounded interesting. So, score one for drawing a reader in before they even know what the book is about. I'm not really big into high-fantasy, … Continue reading The Map to Everywhere
The Furious Reader 