Illuminae Illuminae Files #1 by Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff Science Fiction Suspense/Thriller * * * * Stars (Great!) Kady breaks up with her boyfriend Ezra just hours before their world (a secret mining colony on Kerenza) is attacked by outside corporate interest BeiTech. They manage to put their differences aside long enough to survive and escape, but they end up on different ships. Kady finds herself on the Hypatia, while Ezra is conscripted into … Read more
Story of King Arthur and His Knights by Howard Pyle Adventure Classic Fantasy Historical Fiction Mystery Romance Thriller Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) King Arthur is a brilliant work that contains one of the most culturally recognized characters. Along with Merlin and his sword in the stone it makes this classic an amazing story. It has something for almost any type of reader. I would highly refer it to anyone who is … Read more
Because I’m Watching Virtue Falls #4 by Christina Dodd Romance Thriller * * * * Stars (Great!) The fourth book in Dodd’s Virtue Falls series, Because I’m Watching is a romantic thriller which hit’s all the right notes. The two main characters, Madeline Hewitson and Jacob Denisov, are neighbors who have both experienced traumatic events in their lives. Maddie survived a college dorm massacre and Jacob is a military veteran suffering from PTSD. They meet … Read more
The Island Stallion by Walter Farley Adventure Fantasy Mystery Thriller Review #1 * * * Stars (Pretty good) It all started when people came by boat to the Azul Island. They were hunting for horses and a stallion. They would use a bull whip to break the horses and the stallion in. But the man on the boat got separated. By nightfall it was too dark, so they camped out, when they suddenly came across … Read more
Last Sacrifice Vampire Academy #6 by Richelle Mead Mystery Romance Supernatural Thriller Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) This book is the last book in the Vampire Academy series. Rose is trying to figure out two mysteries, which are: Who is Lissa’s sibling? and Who murdered the queen? This book is great because it has a lot of action and doesn’t just go through the motions. The reason I didn’t give the book … Read more
The Face on the Milk Carton by Caroline B. Cooney Mystery Suspense Thriller Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) Janie Johnson has everything she ever wanted – a loving family, friends, and great school grades. When Janie discovers a picture of a little girl on the side of a milk carton, she knows that it must be her. Janie must figure out how she was kidnapped and why.
Six Months Later by Natalie D. Richards Mystery Suspense Thriller * * * Stars (Pretty good) Chloe’s future was uncertain when she fell asleep in study hall one fateful afternoon in May. Her GPA wasn’t the best, and she hadn’t made any efforts to apply to college. She knew there were uncomfortable conversations with her parents in her future. But, when she wakes up – 6 months later – her life is completely different. She’s … Read more
The False Prince by Jennifer Nielsen Adventure Fantasy Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) Sage is an orphaned child who’s hit a stroke of luck. Connor, a wealthy politician has adopted Sage and a few other boys to “try out” for the replacement of the late Prince Jaron. But what will happen to those who aren’t chosen? I thoroughly enjoyed this audiobook, as it was fresh, exciting, and kept me interested. Also, … Read more
Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library by Chris Grabenstein Realistic Fiction Suspense Thriller * * * Stars (Pretty good) Just before the new public library is to open, Mr. Lemoncello – a famous game designer, whose monetary contributions helped fund the endeavor – sponsors an essay contest to choose twelve twelve-year-olds to spend the night at a special library lock-in. Kyle and his friend Akimi are among those chosen, and they team up to play games … Read more
The Wolves of Willoughby Chase by Joan Aiken Adventure Classics Historical Fiction Suspense Thriller * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) Bonnie’s cousin Sylvia comes to live with her when Sylvia’s elderly aunt Jane feels she can no longer care for her properly. Bonnie’s own parents are leaving on a sea voyage – in an attempt to improve her mother’s health – and the girls are to be left in the care of a distant … Read more