Reading Foolish Hearts by Emma Mills made me immensely happy. So many YA books, especially those set in high school, are stuck in the doldrums. Foolish Hearts lends vulnerability and nuances to the characters that could have been manipulated in a negative and depressing manner. Instead, each characters concerns and tribulations became platforms for growth.... Continue Reading →
In Farleigh Field by Rhys Bowen
Secrets and the inability to share them create a tense and wonderful mystery story set in the English countryside during World War II. Farleigh is the ancestral home of the Sutton family. One morning a soldier dressed in Royal West Kent uniform is found dead in the fields of the grand home. His parachute failed. When examined more... Continue Reading →
