Story Rating: **** Cover Rating: A I love the writing style in this book. It’s upbeat and bubbly while still portraying the darker aspects of the story line in a way that tugs at your soul. The characters are well-defined – and I’m pretty sure I have to steal Akira. […]
Story Rating: ***** Cover Rating: A+ This book was short, but thrilling. I read it in approximately three hours (reading almost straight through), and I really don’t think I could have put it down had I wanted to. My only complaint was that the story was a little too fast […]
Story Rating: **** Cover Rating: A This was another quick, couple hour read in the Elemental Magic series, and this one just might have been my favorite so far. I love the sense of family and togetherness that Curry has created for the Mulligan family, and I loved the beauty […]
Story Rating: **** Cover Rating: B This was a great follow-up and a short, easy read. It took me about two hours to read from start to finish, and even if it had of taken longer, I’m not sure I could have put it down. This second volume in the […]
Story Rating: **** Cover Rating: B This book was packed full of action, intrigue, and a beautiful budding romance that had a truly swoon-worthy ending. I loved how the magical aspects of the story were entwined flawlessly with the modern lives of the characters. I felt the book, although a […]
Story Rating: **** Cover Rating: B Okay, what? This story had me guessing from the very first page to the very last, and now I must get my hands on the third book. There are so many loose ends to wrap up, and the second volume leaves off on a […]
Story Rating: **** Cover Rating: B A Dr. Seuss classic, this book has been around for a long time. As a child, I loved the silly rhymes. As an adult, I really enjoy that it teaches my children a broader vocabulary (whether for speaking or reading, depending on the age) […]
Story Rating: **** Cover Rating: A This is a cute story that makes use of a good combination of small and large words. I think it’s perfect for children to practice small words they already know and expand their vocabulary at the same time. It’s a silly story with educational […]
Story Rating: **** Cover Rating: B This was a spin-off of the Health and Happiness Society that actually perfectly followed up the big finale from book five. It neatly included our dear Mira in the story, which is how it tied into the HHS series. Also, wasn’t Anna the chick […]
Story Rating: **** Cover Rating: A This is a classic middle-grade aged book that features a loving story between a boy an a dog, thrills, mystery, and adventure. It literally has a little bit of everything. It’s written in a compelling way that is both detailed and simplistic enough for […]
