Highway to Hell by Matt Roper My rating: 4.5 of 5 stars Did you know that worldwide, there are nearly two million children in the commercial sex trade (UNICEF)? What if you could help do something about it? Highway to Hell is the story of two men who set out to shine a light on a dark Brazilian highway and make a difference. Roper, a former journalist for the UK's Daily … [Read more...] about Book Review: Highway to Hell by Matt Roper
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Book Review: Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo
Siege and Storm (Grisha Trilogy (Shadow and Bone)) My review: 5 of 5 stars Unexpected twists, high-seas adventures, military plots and uneasy alliances, complex relationships and character growth all make for a fantastic sequel in this second book of the Grisha Trilogy. The epic battles were heart-pounding, and the story is as powerful and magical as its … [Read more...] about Book Review: Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo
Down the Rabbit Hole
I've been under the spell of Alice in Wonderland for well over a week now. As a result, I've managed to read very little at all. It started innocently enough with a puzzle. Being a fan of Alice for years, when I saw a jigsaw puzzle of Alice down the rabbit hole, I bought it. It was 1000 pieces. Really, really difficult tiny pieces. I called in a friend for reinforcements when I … [Read more...] about Down the Rabbit Hole
Book Review: The Sword of Demelza by J. E. Rogers
The Sword of Demelza My rating: 4 of 5 stars Animals of Australia, Rejoice! The Sword of Demelza is obviously written by an author who adores you, and she does a good job of presenting you to young readers. The illustrations of the animal characters in their armor are regal and inspiring. The beginning is exciting and frightening. The scenes are vividly described although … [Read more...] about Book Review: The Sword of Demelza by J. E. Rogers
Book Reviews: The Splintered Trilogy by A.G. Howard
Splintered: Splintered Book One My Review: 4.5 of 5 Stars Sometimes a book IS as good as its cover! This re-imagining of Alice in Wonderland grabs the reader from the first with the main character, Alyssa, skewering chatty bugs for her art. The pace slows a bit from there, but picks up again quite well when Alyssa and her crush, Jebediah, go down the rabbit hole. The … [Read more...] about Book Reviews: The Splintered Trilogy by A.G. Howard