A Little Bit Different

A Little Bit Different by Claire Alexander My rating: 3 of 5 stars I thought this book was really cute. The illustrations made me happy, and made me wish there was more to the story. The message of the book comes across without any words, but I do wish there had been some, just to … Continue reading A Little Bit Different →

The Hypochondriac’s Pocket Guide to Horrible Diseases You Probably Already Have

The Hypochondriac's Pocket Guide to Horrible Diseases You Probably Already Have by Dennis DiClaudio My rating: 2 of 5 stars Oh my, there are some gruesome diseases in here. There are also some that are just plain scary, not that I started thinking I had them, but just knowing things like that exist is worrisome. … Continue reading The Hypochondriac’s Pocket Guide to Horrible Diseases You Probably Already Have →

Lenny’s Book of Everything

Lenny's Book of Everything by Karen Foxlee My rating: 3 of 5 stars Boy, this book brings out the feelings. There are some light-hearted moments, and a lot of really intense emotional ones. While this is a middle-grade book, I feel that this may not be the best book for everyone. Some of the things … Continue reading Lenny’s Book of Everything →

Sorry I Ruined Your Childhood

Sorry I Ruined Your Childhood: Berkeley Mews Comics by Ben Zaehringer My rating: 2 of 5 stars This book took me on an emotional roller coaster. I would be laughing one moment, and then going "oh no" the next. This book is one I would classify as not safe for children. I has a lot … Continue reading Sorry I Ruined Your Childhood →

Fighting Witch

Fighting Witch by Vic Connor My rating: 3 of 5 stars I've been reading this series out of order, so I know there were things mentioned that I didn't fully understand, but it is written in such a way that a reader is still able to enjoy the story even if they have missed something … Continue reading Fighting Witch →

Snug Harbor Stories

Snug Harbor Stories: A Wallace the Brave Collection! by Will Henry My rating: 3 of 5 stars Wallace the Brave is one of my favorite comics, so I would recommend this book to anyone. My one and only issue is the fact that I really like Sterling, and he is not in this collection as … Continue reading Snug Harbor Stories →

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 →

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 →

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 →