The Fire Within by Chris d'Lacey My rating: 3 of 5 stars This is the second time I've read this book. I really like this series, the ending just kind of confused me, so I'm giving it another shot. The Last Dragon Chronicles mixes fantasy with reality. There are fantasy aspects, but then the reader … Continue reading The Fire Within
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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
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
Go See the Principal
Go See the Principal: True Tales from the School Trenches by Gerry Brooks My rating: 2 of 5 stars This book was a good read that had some very valid points, I just feel that I am not its target audience, and so it was hard for me to really relate to it. I did … Continue reading Go See the Principal
Things My Son Needs to Know about the World
Things My Son Needs to Know about the World by Fredrik Backman My rating: 4 of 5 stars This book is deceptively humorous. I say that because the cover and title make it seem like you are about to read some deep thoughts about how to navigate the world. There are moments like that in … Continue reading Things My Son Needs to Know about the World
Mashed Myths: Greek Heroes
MASHED MYTHS: Greek Heroes by Mick Wannenmacher My rating: 4 of 5 stars This book is really just plain fun. It takes the myths that originally were pretty complicated and breaks them down into fun little anecdotes that keep you entertained and ready for more. There are a lot of books out there right now … Continue reading Mashed Myths: Greek Heroes
The Odd Squad: Bully Bait
The Odd Squad Bully Bait by Michael Fry My rating: 2 of 5 stars This book was a fun read, but I feel like it's one that is more enjoyable if you are in the target age range. For kids, this is one I would recommend, especially if they feel like they do not fit … Continue reading The Odd Squad: Bully Bait
The Furious Reader 