Pray for Silence By Linda Castillo My review: 4.5 of 5 stars Pray for Silence features gruesome, disturbing violence that haunts the reader in much the same way as it haunts the cops in this story. Castillo spares no detail, increasing the horror quotient ten-fold. The characters, the police procedures, and the Amish practices feel authentic, and the author also knows when to … [Read more...] about Thriller Book Review: Pray for Silence by Linda Castillo
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YA Book Review: An Enchantment of Ravens by Margaret Rogerson
An Enchantment of Ravens By Margaret Rogerson My review: 4 of 5 stars An Enchantment of Ravens is a romantic fantasy with fascinating folk lore about fairies. For the most part the story was exciting, mysterious, and witty. The plot and characters were not complex nor deeply developed, but it kept me interested enough to read straight through. The heroine displayed strength … [Read more...] about YA Book Review: An Enchantment of Ravens by Margaret Rogerson
Children’s Book Review: The Day That A Ran Away by B.C.R. Fegan
The Day That A Ran Away By B.C.R. Fegan My review: 4 of 5 stars The Day That A Ran Away is a clever, colorful, and catchy concept book. The letters of the alphabet take the form of little monsters that do not cooperate with Jet and his homework. The rhythm and rhyme give it a sing-song feel, and the illustrations feature action and emotion that fit the story. My only … [Read more...] about Children’s Book Review: The Day That A Ran Away by B.C.R. Fegan
Romance Book Review: North of Need by Laura Kaye
North of Need (Hearts of the Anemoi Book 1) By Laura Kaye My review: 3 of 5 stars North of Need reads like an R-Rated Hallmark movie. It does offer something different in the form of Gods of the Seasons giving it a unique mythological twist. But, the author seemed to play fast and loose with that mythology, creating her own rules. She even brings in the subject of … [Read more...] about Romance Book Review: North of Need by Laura Kaye
YA Book Review: Nil by Lynne Matson (Book 1 of 3 Book Series)
Nil by Lynne Matson My review: 4 of 5 stars Adventurous and suspenseful from the start, I was instantly hooked. Unfortunately, the pace soon slowed to a crawl, and I had a hard time sticking with it. But the premise of someone mysteriously snatched one minute and waking up alone on an unfamiliar island the next was interesting enough that I really wanted to stick it out. … [Read more...] about YA Book Review: Nil by Lynne Matson (Book 1 of 3 Book Series)