pickWow! This middle grade graphic novel packed quite the emotional punch!
The story is based on the author‘s own life. It followed Cindy at age 12 when she discovers some major family secrets.
I loved the structure of the this book. It was a linear story with some flashbacks. The flashbacks added to the story and were well placed.
Full review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2025/12/22/review-how-to-draw-a-secret/
pickA reread for me, but just as entertaining as the first time. A lot of the story hit differently since I‘m a mom now. So much of the story is about the sacrifices and grief that you face as a parent in different stages. Also the challenges and comforts of marriage. This was the 1st Moriaty book I read and after that I was hooked.
so-soThree cousins are invited to spend the summer at the island resort owned by their grandmother, who they've never met because their parents have been estranged from her for decades. The cousins agree to spend the summer working at the resort, hoping that while they're there they can solve the mystery of what happened between their grandmother and their parents.
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I discovered another great coffee shop in town last weekend. I went there right after picking up this new book from the bookstore! I couldn't resist it...for obvious reasons! ☺️📚💕
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