This was an advanced reader copy for the July 2018 publication. There are minor spoilers ahead. Title: Captain Superlative! Author: J. S. Puller Stars: ★★★★★ If you removed the first chapter, this book still wouldn't be lighthearted. Between education-based bullying and the same favoritism toward sports players as shown in courtrooms (and in attempts to keep players... Continue Reading →
Review: Charlie & Frog
This was an advanced reader copy for the April 2018 publication. There are minor spoilers ahead. Title: Charlie & Frog (A Mystery) Author: Karen Kane Stars: ★★★★ Middle grade and young adult novels have a habit of making adults (especially parents) inept. Poor Charlie's story is no different. His parents and grandparents are self-interested, and between one thing... Continue Reading →
Review: Of Cinder & Bone
This review does not contain spoilers! Please keep them out of the comments as well. Part of the Free (Kindle) series. Title: Of Cinder & Bone Author: Kyoko M. Stars: ★★★★★ First off, foreboding title? Check! Poem in the beginning which actually connects to the story while being a decent poem on its own? Check!? Weird -... Continue Reading →