Everyone told me it was amazing but I was not prepared for how much I would adore this story. The world Alston has created layers realty with fantasy and I can hardly wait for the next installment. SYNOPSIS Quinton Peters was the golden boy of the Rosewood low-income housing projects, receiving full scholarship offers to... Continue Reading →
This middle grade supernatural mystery kept reminding me of something until I finally realized, I'd already read it! An accidental re-read was just as much fun and a good reminder of why I keep track of my books now. SYNOPSIS In the corrupt metropolis of Peligan City, Lil Potkin, a determined young reporter, is on... Continue Reading →
I am behind a bit on posting my September reading reviews but this book, and the rest of my Orilium readings, are too good to not talk about. This one, a middle grade mystery on a train through England and Scotland was excellent adventure I needed. SYNOPSIS In The Highland Falcon Thief: Adventures on Trains #1,... Continue Reading →
Oh you spooky lovely story! If you enjoy history and suspense this middle grade book is a perfect fall read! SYNOPSIS For fans of Small Spaces and the Goosebumps series by R.L Stine comes a chilling ghost story based on real Chicago history about a malevolent spirit, an unlucky girl, and a haunting mystery that will tie... Continue Reading →
Y'all....this trilogy was a ride. From start to finish I struggled to put them down and the final book in the series had me sitting in my kitchen, perched on the edge of my seat. That kitchen seat is miserable! I just couldn't take the three seconds to walk into another room and get comfortable.... Continue Reading →
“I read so I can live more than one life in more than one place.” -Anne Tyler
**mostly bookish thoughts by an eclectic reader**
Reading the classics, CanLit, and everything else. In bed.
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