Tag Archives: galley
In Darkness – Nick Lake
I finished this book several days ago and it still lingers with me and will for some time. More than lingers, it haunts me. In Darkness weaves together two time periods in Haiti’s tumultuous history and is told through two … Continue reading
The Dead of Winter – Chris Priestley
This Victorian ghost story is chock full of metaphors and similes. Michael’s father sacrificed his life for his commander, Sir Stephen. Feeling guilt, Sir Stephen became a benefactor to Michael and his mother. Upon his mother’s death, Michael is instructed … Continue reading
The Mighty Miss Malone – Christopher Paul Curtis
Mr. Curtis’s newest has award winner written all over it. Set during the Depression, we become one of the Malone family, facing their heartaches, struggles, and joys. The story opens in Gary, Indiana, where the family is intact, but very … Continue reading
Tempest – Julie Cross
Tempest is a time traveling, conspiracy theory, whirlwind novel. Jackson discovers his time traveling abilities somewhat by accident, but is only able to jump back a few hours or days at a time at first before having to “tag up” … Continue reading
The Death of King Arthur – retelling by Peter Ackroyd
The readable retelling of Sir Thomas Malory’s classic, Le Morte D’Arthur, introduces the cast of characters in Arthurian tales. I particularly enjoyed reading the introduction about Sir Thomas Malory and the colorful life that he led. Peter Ackroyd includes all … Continue reading
Under the Never Sky – Veronica Rossi
Ahhh, this is a good dystopian novel! I finished it days ago and the story continues to linger with me. The premise is familiar: Earth as we know it has undergone change, the evolved humans (Dwellers) live in an oppressively … Continue reading
Don’t You Wish – Roxanne St. Claire
This novel is another version of the plain, quiet, bullied girl becoming beautiful, popular and shallow then learning a lesson in the transformation. The plot vehicle in this story involves a bit of quantum physics and an alternate universe to … Continue reading
Stolen Away – Alyxandra Harvey
I enjoyed reading Stolen Away and hope there will be more to come. Eloise has no idea that her mysterious aunt Antonia is the bride of the current Faery king. He was supposed to rule the Faery courts for seven … Continue reading
Incarnate – Jodi Meadows
I was eager to read this book because of the interesting premise. One million souls populate the land and they have been reborn for five thousand years retaining their memories. Death is not the end, until Ana is born. Everyone … Continue reading
Shattered Dreams – Ellie James
This story is a great example of why you shouldn’t trust people you barely know or wander through haunted houses. Set in post-Katrina New Orleans, the plot begins as our hero, Trinity Rose, is in the middle of a horrible … Continue reading
May B – Caroline Starr Rose
May is a young girl on the lonely Kansas prairie during the time of homesteaders and sod houses. She is hired out by her parents to keep house for a newly married couple 15 miles away. The young wife is terribly … Continue reading
Cinder – Marissa Meyer
Cinder is a teenaged cyborg in future China that is suffering from a world-wide plague. Being a cyborg or part machine, it is natural that Cinder is a mechanic/techie and runs a booth in the market fixing anything mechanical. Yes, it … Continue reading
Prized (The Birthmarked Trilogy-vol.2) – Caragh O’Brien
The setting is future Earth where we have so messed up our environment that giving birth to a healthy baby is increasingly against the odds. Gaia’s struggles continue after escaping from one dystopian society to another. This time around, she … Continue reading
The Girl in the Park – Mariah Fredericks
This hits the mark for teen readers eager for a delicious blend of mystery and teen drama. Rain is the quiet former friend of the school’s party girl whose body was found in the park. The writing style pulled me in … Continue reading
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