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.
Monday, October 28, 2013
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
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
Sunday, October 20, 2013
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
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
Title: 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
Title: 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
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
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
Title: 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
Title: 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.
Sunday, October 6, 2013
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
Reviews Posted this week
none
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