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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →