Rory Branagan (Detective) by Andrew Clover My rating: 4 of 5 stars I'm not sure what I was expecting with this book, but it wasn't what I got. I mean that in the best way possible. I didn't really expect anything great, but found myself invested in the story and staying up way to late … Continue reading Rory Branagan (Detective)
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King of the Mole People
King of the Mole People by Paul Gilligan My rating: 4 of 5 stars I don't even really know what to say about this book. It's great. There is so much that goes on, and finding a way to talk about it without spoilers is difficult. The characters are developed and different from what you … Continue reading King of the Mole People
Molls Like It Hot
Molls Like It Hot by Darren Dash My rating: 4 of 5 stars Holy guacamole! I finished reading this a while ago, and have been trying to gather my thoughts ever since. If I had been Eyrie, I straight up would have died. Turns out, I'm not that great at judging who the good guys … Continue reading Molls Like It Hot
Fizzopolis: The Trouble with Fuzzwonker Fizz
Fizzopolis: The Trouble with Fuzzwonker Fizz by Patrick Carman My rating: 4 of 5 stars The world Patrick Carman created for this series is really cute. The illustrations help bring the story to life since Fizzies are not normal everyday creatures. The juxtaposition between good and bad candy companies is great, especially since Floyd seems … Continue reading Fizzopolis: The Trouble with Fuzzwonker Fizz
Ben Braver and the Incredible Exploding Kid
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
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
Boldfinger
Death by Cliché 3: Boldfinger by Bob Defendi My rating: 4 of 5 stars I'm really hoping there is a fourth book coming out, because Mr. Defendi, I have questions. For me, this series keeps getting better. I think the first book was hard for me to understand because I don't play the types of … Continue reading Boldfinger
The Super Life of Ben Braver
The Super Life of Ben Braver by Marcus Emerson My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is one of those books that I picked up at a Scholastic warehouse sale because it looked interesting and the little blurb I read sounded good. Marcus Emerson did not disappoint. This is the first book of his that … Continue reading The Super Life of Ben Braver
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
Crime Rhymes II: Vice Verses
Crime Rhymes II: Vice Verses by Dixie J. Whitted My rating: 4 of 5 stars This book is filled with gallows humor, which admittedly, some people might not find funny at all. I am not one of those people. I will admit, there were some rhymes that I did not understand. I read them a … Continue reading Crime Rhymes II: Vice Verses
The Furious Reader 