Quite riveting and totally ‘unputdownable’ . A lot of research had obviously gone into this series as a whole. It helps to make the stories so much moQuite riveting and totally ‘unputdownable’ . A lot of research had obviously gone into this series as a whole. It helps to make the stories so much more believable.
This is a tale of courage and determination. These characters are captivating and easy to get behind. The story was an engaging one.
A thoroughly engrossing read, I am quite bereft now that it is finished....more
This is a wildly impressive novel with characters who fly off the page. Riveting…Vividly told and compelling. The story unfolds into a heart-stopping tThis is a wildly impressive novel with characters who fly off the page. Riveting…Vividly told and compelling. The story unfolds into a heart-stopping tale. I loved sinking into this book, and anyone who enjoys historical fiction will as well....more
I simply could not put this book down. The main character, Brooklyn, goes through a metamorphosis. She starts out in a cocoon and emerges from it a beI simply could not put this book down. The main character, Brooklyn, goes through a metamorphosis. She starts out in a cocoon and emerges from it a beautiful butterfly. You really have to cheer for Brooklyn as she manages the obstacles that get in her way and learns from her mistakes as she tries to navigate her way through this new chapter in her life and coming to grips with her diagnosis and learning she can LIVE with her disease. It’s good to see her break free from her thoughts and fears, take chances and start truly living life. I liked that the characters were described well, and attractive to the reader, conversations normal and well-done. The subject matter was deep at times but there was balance to the book as well, bit of humor, a bit of romance; just a perfect novel! Can’t wait to read more....more
This was a great read. I enjoyed the setting and the attention to detail to transport us along with the characters. Deeper moments that aren’t light, iThis was a great read. I enjoyed the setting and the attention to detail to transport us along with the characters. Deeper moments that aren’t light, it’s a great read that is age appropriate and there aren’t many like it....more
Once you start reading believe me you want quit until you finish the last page. This is wonderful book. It’s amazing that things that happen in your paOnce you start reading believe me you want quit until you finish the last page. This is wonderful book. It’s amazing that things that happen in your past can alter your future. My heart hurt throughout the book for Mary, but this is also an inspirational read about the overall journey and outcome. I love Miller’s writing style. She doesn’t skirt the difficult topics, she takes them head on. Great piece of writing....more
I thoroughly enjoyed the relatable characters, plot, and vivid settings in this book. The author does a great job of letting the readers picture the sI thoroughly enjoyed the relatable characters, plot, and vivid settings in this book. The author does a great job of letting the readers picture the sites along the way. Great attention to detail.
Nick Levy has managed to bring together a compelling story with real problems that really draw the reader in. You are along for the ride through this adventure and it really FEELS that way.
This book was quite deep, deeper than I expected but in a great way. The author does not skirt around real life. She really gives us the good, the badThis book was quite deep, deeper than I expected but in a great way. The author does not skirt around real life. She really gives us the good, the bad, and the ugly. The characters are going through life and it seems so real. This book has ups and downs, just like the characters. It’s full of so much and will have you going through the emotions right along with the characters. It really is such a great read....more
Christina Consolino has created a very engaging at compelling book. Her characters are so very real. Unless your heart is made of stone, you will quickChristina Consolino has created a very engaging at compelling book. Her characters are so very real. Unless your heart is made of stone, you will quickly be emotionally drawn into this journey… these characters encounter some of life’s greatest challenges , one after another. Their ability to grow and overcome is inspiring. A Great story!...more
This was a deep read that was a tearjerker for me. I’m a sympathetic crier and I felt the emotions off of these characters throughout the book. I lovedThis was a deep read that was a tearjerker for me. I’m a sympathetic crier and I felt the emotions off of these characters throughout the book. I loved the theme of this and how important it is for us to realize that we can overcome anything. The journey to getting there is not easy, but it is possible. Powerful writing, a beautiful story, and I loved how we see the different characters each dealing with their own issues and in their own ways. Great character building and I loved the evolution from beginning to end for them....more
This s a great family drama that deals with some historical, hippy and commune type elements, lots of family issues, secrets and lies, it was quite inThis s a great family drama that deals with some historical, hippy and commune type elements, lots of family issues, secrets and lies, it was quite involved the entire way through. It’s a really fast moving plot with so many interwoven storylines that really manages to keep the reader on edge the entire way through.
I loved the way Margaret Ann Spence’s imagination shines through. Her love for the era is apparent and the story is really unique.
Perfect characters who are full of many different elements, not a single one fell flat. They were all very well crafted and I enjoyed watching their journeys....more
This was a terrific book. My attention was captured immediately and after that I could barely put the story down. There were several plot twists I didThis was a terrific book. My attention was captured immediately and after that I could barely put the story down. There were several plot twists I didn’t see coming, but the groundwork for them was expertly laid, and in hindsight they made perfect sense. The intricacies of the plot and the twist and turns of the characters held my interest from start to finish. I highly recommended this book to anyone looking for an engaging and compelling mystery story....more
Much more than I bargained for in the best way. This book really drew me in and didn’t let go. I was immersed in it.
Heather W. Cobham manages to bringMuch more than I bargained for in the best way. This book really drew me in and didn’t let go. I was immersed in it.
Heather W. Cobham manages to bring not just the setting and plot to life, but the characters and drama as well. I pictured everything so clearly in my head and could feel right along with these characters.
The relationships in this book are not just one note. There are intricacies in each of them and they are quite complex.
Underlying themes of resilience and strength really added to the story.
It wasn’t a difficult read, but it does make you think on a deeper level....more
This story moves quite quickly and definitely, holds your attention. I found that it challenges and brings out deep emotions in the reader, is a truly This story moves quite quickly and definitely, holds your attention. I found that it challenges and brings out deep emotions in the reader, is a truly great find....more
Drama and Secrets in a Desperate Housewives esc setting, but with mystery and suspense along the way. I liked that this story was darker. It’s the firDrama and Secrets in a Desperate Housewives esc setting, but with mystery and suspense along the way. I liked that this story was darker. It’s the first volume and you aren’t getting the entire story, it’s short, but there is a lot packed in. Over the course of the story, you will learn the backstory and get a solid foundation, by the end, you will be ready for Volume 2!...more
Light and Fun yet emotional at the same time, Tricia Downing’s novel will have readers captivated by her characters. The characters are real and very wLight and Fun yet emotional at the same time, Tricia Downing’s novel will have readers captivated by her characters. The characters are real and very well developed, they make it easy for you as the reader to be drawn into. This novel was very easy to follow. There was something wonderful about how simple it was. I didn’t have to overthink things. There was plenty of comic relief in it to lighten any of the deeper moments....more
Holly Kammier has characterization down to a science. Her characters really run the show and make the story so fun to read about. This was a very emotiHolly Kammier has characterization down to a science. Her characters really run the show and make the story so fun to read about. This was a very emotional read that kept me engaged the entire way through. There were surprises along the way that definitely shocked me. Anything but predictable. Great pacing and a well written storyline. I look forward to reading more from Kammier in the future....more
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