This book was amazing, fell in love with the cover. Then in love with the story. Zelda has FAS, she lives with her brother. He is trying his best, but doesn't make the best life choices. Zelda begins a life quest and becomes the warrior goddess she was always meant to be. Tragic, heartwarming, and bold. ♥️

This book is gripping. It follows a group of migrants on their journey to the United States. When I say journey... it's a journey in more ways than just traveling. The writers character development is awesome and keeps you wanting to know more of their story. The book uses different characters perspectives to tell the story. Would definitely recommend.

This was a heartwarming story. Sometimes you just need a good tear jerker. Annie is a little bundle of fire with strong belief and a bad heart. Reese is a man lost in the pain of loss until Annie shines a light so bright he can no longer hide in the dark.

"That lonely scream smell of that dirt basement lived inside me." This book was gripping. Told from pov of a 12 yr. old girl. The town of Lilydale has dark underbelly and Cassie McDowell is 'investigating' the assaults occuring in her town. Twelve years old and she needs answers.

I liked this book. It links modern day, late 80s, and 1600s. The murder plot spanning the whole time period, in one form or another, is what kept the book moving. The primary setting is Salem, Mass. The main character is a young woman who witnessed a murder when she was a child. Her character was good but the sheriff is the character that held the book together.

This was a wonderful read. A young designer comes into her own after several devestating setbacks. She stretches her wings and helps others evolve into their best selves also. 💪👩

"Lots of people thought that because she was a woman with a prosthetic leg it would be easy to take advantage of her--that she would be slow or incapable. Lots of people found out they were wrong."

Highly recommend this (scarily timely) read! Red Riding Hood is off to Grandmother's house in this dystopian novel. There's been a Crisis. The 'Cough' is killing hundreds of people. The government is quarantining people in camps. Red must battle coyotes (other people turned bad), wolves (kidnapping militia), snakes (mutated tape worms) to make it safely. Will she make it? She a reader, a planner, a worrier, and an ass kicker! ♥️👓

This was the BEST Christian romance I have read in a long time! Matthew Hanger meets Doctor Josephine Burkett when one of his men is shot. They each are warriors in their own way. Neither of them expects the war they must wage to be save her brother and be together. Will they both survive the battle? #netgalley #atlovescommand

Written from dual pov, this Christian Suspense novel held my interest from cover to cover. Brooke is going through a lot. Starting a new job as a National Park Law Enforcement Agent, her father is killed, an old flame appears, and she is starting a new relationship. Luke is undercover and trying to help find who killed Brooke's father. He's not sure he's the relationship type. An additional plot twist was a pleasant surprise. #netgalley #standoff

I hadn't read Nancy Mehl before this. I've found a new author to enjoy. Kaely Quinn is an FBI agent with a unique past. Her father is a serial killer. When a body is discovered in a field in Iowa, the case is directly linked to her father. In this novel, Kaely struggles with trust in her relationships, dealing with her emotional pain from her childhood, and staying strong in her beliefs while confronting evil. #netgalley #deadend

This book was awesome! I love the story of Dani and Diesel! I think one of the things that I really enjoyed about this book was how the author wrote the ASL portions. It was just part of the character's dialog. I also love how Dani and Diesel 'rescue' two boys...but through that experience they are both healed. ♥️📖

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Beautiful photography and amazing insight into the game! 🏀

Join the library...raise hell! The librarian tracks characters from restless stories and ends up on an adventure of epic proportions!

This is a story, that if open to it, could change people.

What better way to have an antique store then to have someone who can 'hear' the story!

This chilling mystery is set in northern Minnesota, among the Ojibwa, on Red Earth Reservation. Renee LaRoche walks the edge of the blade between white and Ojibwa culture to find a killer. She gets more than she bargained for. This book covers so many topics (prejudice, child abuse, same sex relationship), yet it still tells a really good story! Would make an excellent cop TV series! #mnauthor #readin24

Sophronia Carver is Safe in her home. The other residents in Pale Harbor think Sophronia, the widow at Castle Carver, is a witch. Gabriel Stone is trying to escape a past that haunts him. Evil is afoot in Pale Harbor. Will Gabriel find the answers to save the town and free himself from the past? Will the townspeople continue to be plagued by the twisted person and their evil vendetta? Sophronia says, Nevermore! #covercrush #edgarallanpoe

I am late to the party on this one! Love the 80s references! This was a really great scifi, love story, action filled, novel. It did drag briefly in the middle but jumps back in with both feet.

Wow!! Hold on to something this book will take you for a ride!! It's tangled and twisted. Just when you think you know what is going on...you don't expect the new plot to be thrown in. I won't say how I feel about the ending because that could give it away. Well worth the time to read. Although once I started it was a race to the finish.

The Confederacy was on the wrong side of history and humanity. It sought to tear apart our nation and subjugate our fellow Americans to slavery. This is the history we should never forget and one that we should never again put on a pedestal to be revered."

This book isn't just about the removal of the statues. This book is about race, class, and yes the removal of the monuments. It's historical references cover southern American history from the Civil War through 2018. So many quotes I could share...

This was a story about friendship and overcoming obstacles that spans time and distance. The setting includes America, Paris, and Russia. It begins around 1914. If you enjoy historical novels you will like this novel by Martha Hall Kelly. #netgalley

Kingdom of Ash so good! It is a.wonderful conclusion to the series! ❤️❤️❤️ This is totally a series to read again.

This is a great story about a group of young girls learning how to stand up for themselves and that telling an adult is not always tattling. Winicker and her Paris girl friends meet Roger. He's a prankster and leads them into serious trouble. There's also a bit about feeling left out and including others. Love the use of French there's not a lot but cool kids can read other languages. (Glossary in back of book.)

This was an interesting but technical read about some of the architects, rulers, and leaders that changed and develop the city to eventually lead to modern day Paris. It was full of good info. 2 drawbacks: a bit dry and ends in the late 1800s. Really liked the time line piece in the book.

Diane's life is drastically changed in one moment. What makes this book a good read is that Diane finds her footing and in doing so finds herself.

This is a facinating account of the battle for La Fiere Bridge. The accounts are from soldiers, non combatants, and German soldiers. Ste. Merry Eglise in June 1944 was a key point for the allied forces and ultimately the success of D-Day. Written by someone who was there.

This YA read was packed full! Full of food/cooking, full of romance, full of anxiety, and fulfilling your dreams! Lots of romance Sparks among multiple characters. Really enjoyed that the relationships and friendships were as vibrant as the cover. 🍜🥘🔪❤️

This was a sweet romance...but I didn't find it a gripping storyline. In fact most of the time the writing bounced around as though it was a part of the game show in the book. The romance part of the book was sweet. The part about searching for Byrony's sister wasn't a strong enough portion of the story with a a haphazzard character development of Hannah. #netgalley gave me a free preview, thank you!

❤️❤️❤️ This series from Nora Roberts! Fallon Swift begins her training. Though she has begun choices will still be made to determine if she will be The One. Also loved the tansitional sections of the book! I could babble on more about the book. But don't want to give anything away! Can't wait to read the next book and see where her path takes her!🦉🐺🦄 #girlpower #gottawaitawholeyear #noraroberts

Gobbled this book right up. Joe Talbot's story continues in this novel by Allen Eskens. What a story it is too!! He's now a reporter for the Associate Press, we get to follow him on an investigation that may be the murder of his father. #couldntputitdown

This book was great! It checked all my boxes. Historical fiction✅ female main character ✅ gripping tale of intrigue and subterfuge ✅. Thanks to #netgalley for the advance copy.

Truthfully I have a love hate relationship with this book. I loved the 'trio' of characters and where they ended up, their interaction with each other and others. Grace has really low self-esteem. She builds as the novel progresses. I hated how many times she took it in the chin from her man. The rating for the book this time is hard at times it pans, it has so so moments, and has pick moments.

One of the best novels I've read in a long time! Setting wine country, France. Kate comes to learn more about the Burgundy vintages and to help with les vendanges. She has many discoveries a secret room, WW II resistance info, a hidden stash of wine, and a long lost aunt who was either part of the resistance or a Nazi collaborator. She discovers so many secrets and discovers where she truly belongs! Gobbled this right up!

I feel like I have been reading this series forever. Shapeshifters, vampires, bad cops, good cops, physchics, metaphysical...let's face it this series has got all things supernatural. This novel was better than the previous two in the series (in my opinion), and was a nail bitter until the final 1/4 of the book. Then it was a bit anti climatic, for me. Still a good read!

This addition to the Lucas Davenport series, was much improved over the previous novel. It had a great plot. Still the Minnesota ties I love about the earlier books. The character development of the series from cop to Federal Marshall was also improved.

Even though I guessed a major plot, not too far into the book. I still really liked the story of a young woman who, through following clues left by her deceased Uncle, finds not only the answer but her path as well.

I thought I had the skinny figured out on this book. However, there was a sub-plot twist that through me for a loop. A creepy good plot. The very end wasn't quite as surprising. Good nonetheless.

This was a much anticipated second book to the book of the ancestor series! Loved it totally binged it and can't wait for April and Holy Sister!

Perhaps in future I'll try this book on audio and see if that will help. It was a scattered book that I forced myself to read 3/4 finally gave up.

Buying this for myself... cooking isn't such a chore doing this way!

1/4 through...still trying to get into this book.... will keep plugging away at it...but definitely will be reading others on the side ...Ufda!

This book, told from the perspective of Maddie, doesn't just focus on the big C. Although it was an important part of the story. It also includes friendship, including others, and a touch on bullying.

Really enjoyed this book and can't wait to read the next in the series. However I was not impressed with the cover. The woman looks great but if this is Hugh it looks like he's missing an eye.

Wow! I've seen some of the other reviews for this that say "this isn't Hugh's book." It totally is. Hugh is thrown to the dogs (pun intended) and only finds purpose as a protector. He sets up his defense by approaching Elara. No one quite knows what she is. Only that she has strong magic. Love the back story you get for Hugh and the developing story of him and Elara. Some great links to the Daniels series. I won't give them away.

This book covers everything bullying, accepting others, friendship, and coming of age. Learning to stand up for yourself.

Liking this book! Unexpected read.😀

There is no Shermer in Illi-noise! 😀