Monday, October 28, 2013

No reviews this week

Again due to my coursework load and the fact that I haven't had time to read for "fun" or review I don't have any reviews for you all again this week. I hope to get caught up this week and be able to post a few reviews for the following week. 

Sunday, October 27, 2013

Reading this week (sorry it's late)

Finished
Starry Nights by Daisy Whitney
A Taste of the nightlife by Sarah Zettel
Murder past due by Miranda James


Currently reading
City of Fallen Angels by Cassandra Clare
Made to Last by Melissa Tagg
Maid of secrets by Jennifer McGowan
Marie Antoinette, Serial Killer by Katie Alexander
Sisterchicks go Brit by Robin Jones gunn
Matilda by Roald Dahl

Non-fiction reading
The Women of Christmas by Liz Curtis Higgs

Getting ready to read
Paige Rewritten by Erynn Mangum
Allegiant by Veronica Roth
Classified as Murder by Miranda James
A Spoonful of Murder by Connie Archer
Pride, Prejudice, and Cheese Grits by Mary Jane Hathaway
City of Lost Souls by Cassandra Clare
Fleece Navidad by Maggie Sefton
Mixed Bags by Melody Carlson
Heart of the Country by Rene Gutteridge
Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare
Grace’s Pictures by Cindy Thomson
Curiosity Thrilled the Cat by Sofie Kelley

For school 
Social Psychology: Goals in Interaction by Douglas T. Kenrick
The Politics of the Administrative Process by Donald K. Kettl
On My Kindle
Dracula by Bram Stoker


Reviewing
Diamonds and Deceit by Lelia Rasheed
Grace Unplugged by Melody Carlson

Devotional reading
1 Timothy Psalms
Reviews Posted this week


Friday, October 18, 2013

Reading this week


Finished
 Choices of the Heart by Laurie Alice Eakes
Trafficked: The Terrifying True Story of a British Girl Forced into the Sex Trade by Sophie Hayes
The Double Cross by Clare O’Donohue
Poems and Songs by Robert Burns
Emma by Jane Austen
Southern Fired Sushi by Jennifer Rogers Spinola

Killer Librarian by Mary Lou Kirwin




Currently reading
City of Fallen Angels by Cassandra Clare
Starry Nights by Daisy Whitney
Made to Last by Melissa Tagg
A Taste of the nightlife by Sarah Zettel
Murder past due by Miranda James

Non-fiction reading
The Women of Christmas by Liz Curtis Higgs

Getting ready to read

Pride, Prejudice, and Cheese Grits by Mary Jane Hathaway
City of Lost Souls by Cassandra Clare
Fleece Navidad by Maggie Sefton
Mixed Bags by Melody Carlson
Talon by Ronie Kendig
Paige Rewritten by Erynn Mangum
Heart of the Country by Rene Gutteridge
Maid of secrets by Jennifer McGowan
Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare
Grace’s Pictures by Cindy Thomson
Curiosity Thrilled the Cat by Sofie Kelley

For school 
Social Psychology: Goals in Interaction by Douglas T. Kenrick
The Politics of the Administrative Process by Donald K. Kettl
On My Kindle
Dracula by Bram Stoker


Reviewing
Diamonds and Deceit by Lelia Rasheed
Grace Unplugged by Melody Carlson

Devotional reading
1 Timothy Psalms

Reviews Posted this week


Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Review of City of Glass

City of Glass (The Mortal Instruments, Book 3) (Mortal Instruments, The): Cassandra Clare: 9781416972259: Amazon.com: BooksTitle: City of Glass

Author: Cassandra Clare

Series: The Mortal Instruments Book 3
 
Chapters: 20 plus epilogue

Pages: 541

Genre: Teen fantasy

Rating: 4.5 Stars

     City of Glass is the third book in The Mortal Instruments series. At first it was suppose to be the final book in a trilogy. The reason that it does not end in a cliff hanger. It tends to end bitter sweet. Clary and her friends must face a battle that the shadowhunters cannot win without the help of the downwordlers.
     On a personal note Clary gets a shock and three different pieces of information that will change her life forever. I really enjoyed reading City of Glass and I cannot wait to read the next three books in the series though I have to wait until May 2014 for the final book.
    


Sunday, October 13, 2013

Review of Love's Awakening

Loves Awakening by Laura FrantzTitle: Love’s Awakening

Author: Laura Frantz

Series: The  Ballantyne Legacy series
 
Chapters: 36 plus epilogue

Pages: 399

Genre: Christian Historical Romance, Christian Historical fiction 

Rating: 5 stars

     Where to begin with Love’s Awakening is the question. Another great novel written by Laura Frantz. Though different than Love’s Reckoning, Love’s Awakening kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time I was reading it. It was hard to put down which was a good thing, but it was also a bad thing when you have homework to do.
     I love that(spoiler alert) Love’s Awakening focuses on Eden’s and Silas’s children especially Ellie the youngest. The One that whole family has their hope on marrying well. The family especially her sister wants her to marry Daniel Campbell. Ellie just wants to enjoying being back home and teaching school. But things have changed.
     Jack Turlock has had the unfortunate nature of being a Turlock he is more like his grandfather O’Hara the judge. Jack is proof that a bad name can follow you for years. Jack for all his faults seems to want to change. There are a few times in the novel that show Jack changing but for bad or good.
     He loves his sister Chloe and will do anything for her. Even if means letting her attend Ellie’s school and learning to dance in order to attend a ball. Jack reminds me a little bit of Mr. Darcy from Pride and Prejudice. Especially during a ballroom and dancing scene.  
     Being a Kentucky girl I kind of enjoyed the “feud” between The Turlock’s and  the  Ballantyne’s  While Silas will always be my favorite hero of Laura’s novels Jack now a holds a special place in my heart.
     One young woman and two suitors. One wants her hand and family name but not her heart. The other wants her heart, and love but doesn’t feel that he is good enough for her hand. Love’s Awakening is a great second book in The  Ballantyne Legacy series. I cannot wait till the third book. Next fall is a long wait.


I received an e-copy from netgalley in exchange for an honest review. I also won a copy. 

Thoughts and Whatnot's

Military life



This saying is true we military brat had to be braver than most kids our age. 

Friday, October 11, 2013

Reading this week

Finished
 Dyer Consequences by Maggie Sefton
The Cowboy’s Christmas Courtship by Brenda Minton
Ruth, Mother of Kings by Diana Wallis Taylor



Currently reading
City of Fallen Angels by Cassandra Clare
Grace’s Pictures by Cindy Thomson
Dangerous Passage by Lisa Harris
The Double Cross by Clare O’Donohue
Choices of the Heart by Laurie Alice Eakes

Non-fiction reading
Trafficked: The Terrifying True Story of a British Girl Forced into the Sex Trade by Sophie Hayes

Getting ready to read

Pride, Prejudice, and Cheese Grits by Mary Jane Hathaway
City of Lost Souls by Cassandra Clare
Fleece Navidad by Maggie Sefton
Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare
Mixed Bags by Melody Carlson
Talon by Ronie Kendig
Starry Nights by Daisy Whitney
Paige Rewritten by Erynn Mangum
Made to Last by Melissa Tagg
Heart of the Country by Rene Gutteridge
For school 
Social Psychology: Goals in Interaction by Douglas T. Kenrick
The Politics of the Administrative Process by Donald K. Kettl
On My Kindle
Emma by Jane Austen
Southern Fired Sushi by Jennifer Rogers Spinola
Poems and Songs by Robert Burns


Reviewing
Diamonds and Deceit by Lelia Rasheed
Grace Unplugged by Melody Carlson

Devotional reading
1 Timothy Psalms
Reviews Posted this week


Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Review of Heart's Safe Passage

Amazon.com: Heart's Safe Passage: A Novel (The Midwives) (9780800719852): Laurie Alice Eakes: BooksTitle: Hearts Safe Passage

Author: Laurie Alice Eakes

Series: The Midwives
 
Chapters: 26 plus epilogue

Pages: 377

Genre: Christian Historical Romance, Christian Historical Fiction

Rating: 4.5 stars

     When I picked up Heart’s Safe Passage I didn’t know what to expect. While I enjoyed the first book in the series it wasn’t my favorite. I didn’t know who would be the main character. I was happy to find out that it was Phoebe a favorite of mine from the first book.
     Due in part to her sister-in-law Belinda, Phoebe finds herself on an enemy ship at least she thinks its an enemy ship. During the war of 1812. Rafe Docherty is the captain of the ship has promised to free Belinda’s husband in exchange for information. He is neither British or American but Scottish and loyal to no one. Phoebe is along because she is a midwife and Belinda is in need of one.
     Rafe is not your typical hero he is more the unlikely hero. Both Rafe and Phoebe discover much about themselves and each other on the journey.


Monday, October 7, 2013

Review of VIII

New arrival: VIII by H. M. CastorTitle: VIII

Author: H.M. Castor

Chapters: 82

Pages: 472

Genre: Teen historical Fiction

Rating: 4 stars

     When I started this book I honestly didn’t know what to expect. Other teen books about Henry VIII are told from either the point view of his wives or his children. Most fiction books about him are from other  point of views.  However VIII is from Henry’s point of view starting from his childhood up till just about the time he dies.

     It was a fairly good book. I enjoyed reading about Henry from his point of view. To get into his head so to speak.  There was a few language issues. But other than that it was good and enjoyable read. 

Friday, October 4, 2013

Reading this week

Finished
City of Glass by Cassandra Clare
Only the Good Spy Young by Ally Carter
Bride Wanted by Renee Andrews
Out of Sight, Out of Time by Ally Carter
United We spy by Ally Carter
Love’s Awakening by Laura Frantz


Currently reading
Dyer Consequences by Maggie Sefton
Ruth, Mother of Kings by Diana Wallis Taylor

Non-fiction reading
Trafficked: The Terrifying True Story of a British Girl Forced into the Sex Trade by Sophie Hayes

Getting ready to read

Pride, Prejudice, and Cheese Grits by Mary Jane Hathaway
Grace Unplugged by Melody Carlson
Poems and Songs by Robert Burns
City of Fallen Angels by Cassandra Clare
City of Lost Souls by Cassandra Clare
Rebellious Heart by Jody Hedlund
Picture Perfect by Janice Thompson
Grace’s Pictures by Cindy Thomson
For school 
Social Psychology: Goals in Interaction by Douglas T. Kenrick
The Politics of the Administrative Process by Donald K. Kettl
On My Kindle
Emma by Jane Austen
Doon by Carey Corp
Southern Fired Sushi by Jennifer Rogers Spinola


Reviewing
The Cowboy’s Christmas Courtship by Brenda Minton
Diamonds and Deceit by Lelia Rasheed
Devotional reading
1 Timothy Psalms
Reviews Posted this week

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