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Book Review: The Dovekeepers by Alice Hoffman
The Dovekeepers by Alice Hoffman My rating: 5 of 5 stars Sometimes the most difficult reads are the most rewarding. The Dovekeepers took me a long time to read. I put it down at several points and had to come back to it. The writing was lyrical and dense with information. The book was obviously well-researched and is based on historical events. The voices of the characters … [Read more...] about Book Review: The Dovekeepers by Alice Hoffman
Book Review: Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
[simpleazon-image align="left" asin="1400095204" locale="us" height="500" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51t0Sk3VTML.jpg" width="324"][simpleazon-link asin="1400095204" locale="us"]Half of a Yellow Sun[/simpleazon-link] by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie My rating: 4 of 5 stars Half of a Yellow Sun is a fascinating book, but a lot to process if you come into it knowing … [Read more...] about Book Review: Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Book Review: Motherland by Maria Humel
[simpleazon-image align="left" asin="1619022370" locale="us" height="500" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41jmhxdVG4L.jpg" width="338"][simpleazon-link asin="1619022370" locale="us"]Motherland[/simpleazon-link] by Maria Hummel My review: 4 of 5 stars I was curious to read a novel of Nazi Germany that focused on the experiences of a German family. How complicit … [Read more...] about Book Review: Motherland by Maria Humel
Son of War, Daughter of Chaos Book Blast and $50 Giveaway
Son of War, Daughter of Chaos Aislynn is accustomed to watching for the enemy. Her parents instructed her from the time she was young to look for the signs: people with greater than normal strength, eyes that can glow green, and have the ability to jump long distances. Over the years, Aislynn has come to view her parents’ fears as quirks—things that get in the way of having … [Read more...] about Son of War, Daughter of Chaos Book Blast and $50 Giveaway