A little slower paced, this second book in the Divergent trio is just as well written. The main character Tris is suffering from grief and guilt, while it is believable it is a bit depressing. Thankfully Roth brings us out of the melancholy into another fray. It is difficult to read the perils and pitfalls of being a teen in a war-torn community but the … Continue reading Insurgent by: Veronica Roth
I do not know if I have the words to describe this book. As a writer, I am envious, I want to write like Brigid Kemmerer. The strength of these characters—amazing. Is there a more superlative word than amazing? I am far from a teenager, especially a gay teenage boy just admitting to himself the truth of who and what he is but for several … Continue reading Secret by Brigid Kemmerer
Indentured Hearts grabbed me in the first few pages pulling me into the story and making me care about the heroine, Cassy aka Lady Cassandra. When she rescues herself from possible ruin and bravely sets out to write her own story we see someone we not only like but we respect. At the first stop on her journey we see her nearly beaten and our … Continue reading Indentured Hearts by Hannah Meredith
Have you read the new category of romance? You don’t know what I’m talking about. The Motorcycle Club sub genre. This is a genre with a rough and ready cast of characters. The MC is about a different kind of family, where your true friends/brothers are determined on who you call to help hide the bodies. Joanna Wylde brought this sexy, romantic thriller to life … Continue reading Reaper’s Legacy by Joanna Wylde
I asked my best friend, librarian at my local library, what to read. Her response, would you like something fun? Of course I read for entertainment. I want something that will keep my attention, I have a short attention span. Ms. Laurenton got my attention with the first act with two women fist fighting on top of a coffin, one the ex-wife the other the … Continue reading Bite Me by Shelly Laurenton
Okay, I’m late for the dance, I had not heard of Divergent until the movie came out. I have finally had the chance to read the first book in this series. The pitfalls of living in a small rural community is the lack of access to books. While I like my Kindle, I’m old fashioned and still prefer a book. I also believe in supporting … Continue reading Divergent by Veronica Roth
I love audio books. I am lucky to work a job with a lot of down time. Most days I read or write when things are slow but on days when I really have to work, especially when I’m getting ready for price changes, I listen to books. I suggest anyone who hasn’t tried it to get a couple of audio books and try it. … Continue reading James Rollins
Oh my God, I just finished Jennifer Harlow’s Death Takes a Holiday, what an awesome book. I laughed, I cried, I cheered and grumbled and thoroughly enjoyed this book. I want another one, now! Agent Beatrice Alexander is every girl who worried about her weight or being different. She kicks monster butt and has a really sweet heart. And hot guys, I mean an Irish … Continue reading My new addiction
Reading James Scott Bell’s Write Your Novel from the Middle I was impressed with his view of ‘What is Voice’ and what does it mean for a writer. I have often wondered what people meant when they said voice. Be true to your voice. Write what you love. To have a book others want to read, you must first write a book that makes you happy. … Continue reading Find Your Joy
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