As Good As Dead A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder #3 by Holly Jackson Mystery Suspense Thriller Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) In this book Pip looks into another case about the duct tape killer after the mom of the supposed killer calls Pip because she doesn’t believe he is the killer. Review #2 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) “As Good As Dead” by Holly Jackson, is the conclusion to … Read more
Confessions of a Murder Suspect Confessions #1 by James Patterson Mystery Suspense Thriller Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) In this book the main characters parents die and they go through interviews and conduct an investigation of their own to figure out who did it. For middle and high school teens.
A Natural History of Dragons: A Memoir by Lady Trent Lady Trent Memoirs #1 by Marie Brennan Adventure Fantasy Historical Fiction Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) Growing up in a Victorian-esque era, Isabella Hendemore has a problem. She likes dragons—, no, she loves dragons. However, this is not very ladylike. And, when an incident with a dragon who is most definitely not dead leaves Isabella with several scars across her shoulder, … Read more
Aurora Aurora #1 by Red Adventure Fantasy Graphic Novel Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) The city of Vash has fallen to a mysterious mage known as the Collector, who has taken the soul of its god. Kendal, the city’s sole survivor, has been tasked to retrieve said god. He soon encounters Alinua, a hermit who is finally free to see the world. The two set off on an adventure neither of … Read more
Restart by Gordon Korman Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * Stars (Pretty good) Chase Ambrose, an 8th grade jock, loves to torment the other people at school. His physique and dad’s legacy allow him to do this without getting in trouble ever. But when he gets amnesia, he starts to realize the monster that he was, even making a kid switch schools. He starts to make new friends with the people he bullied, and … Read more
Aru Shah and the Song of Death Pandava Quintet, book #2 by Roshani Chokshi Adventure Fantasy Hindu Mythology Supernatural Suspense Thriller Review #1 * * Stars (Just ok) “Aru Shah and the Song of Death” by Roshani Chokshi is the second book in the “Pandava Quintet”. The series continues to follow Aru Shah and the Pandavas. This time, Aru Shah is accused of stealing the god of love’s bow and arrow, which causes all sorts … Read more
Aru Shah and the Tree of Wishes Pandava Quintet, book #3 by Roshani Chokshi Adventure Fantasy Hindu Mythology Science Fiction Supernatural Suspense Thriller Review #1 * * Stars (Just ok) “Aru Shah and the Tree of Wishes” by Roshani Chokshi follows Aru and her friends as they continue their quest to stop the Sleeper, a villain threatening to destroy the world. This time, they must find the Tree of Wishes to gain a powerful wish … Read more
Aru Shah and the City of Gold Pandava Quintet, book #4 by Roshani Chokshi Adventure Fantasy Hindu Mythology Romance Supernatural Suspense Thriller Review #1 * * * Stars (Pretty good) In “Aru Shah and the City of Gold” by Roshani Chokshi, Aru, and the Pandavas continue their quest to stop the Sleeper from destroying the world. They travel to the City of Gold, where they have to go through a series of challenges that lead … Read more
The Book of Truly Stupid Sports Quotes by Jeff Parietti Funny Nonfiction Sports Review #1 * * * Stars (Pretty good) This book will have people’s sides hurting after reading some of the quotes in this book. From truly stupid moments, to food, to money, this book hits all of the bases in comedic quotes. One of my personal favorites is, “They didn’t outplay us”, after Darryl Major lost 73-0 to Texas A&M. I just … Read more
Sprawlball: A Visual Tour of the New Era of the NBA by Kirk Goldsberry Nonfiction Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) Sprawlball will change the way readers watch basketball. A lean on statistics more recently in more recent years has been confusing. However, this book perfectly explains exactly how basketball has changed. The stretch four and spacing is well described and not only told to readers, but is shown to the readers. … Read more