This was an advanced reader copy for the August 2018 publication. There are minor spoilers ahead. Title: Ernestine, Catastrophe Queen Author: Merrill Wyatt Stars: ★★ Marketing Effort: 3 (average) When you compare your heroine to Ramona, Matilda, and Harriet the Spy, I expect a main character with a strong and creative personality. With Matilda and Harriet in the... Continue Reading →
Review: The Wild Robot Escapes
In my day job, I work for a book company. This means I get some pretty awesome perks. The latest? A plethora of Advanced Reading Copies (ARCs) from the Big 6 in publishing. With marketing intel on the back cover, they're extremely informative. For this chunk of reviews, I'll keep my regular format, but beneath... Continue Reading →
Review: Working for Bigfoot
This review does not contain spoilers! Please keep them out of the comments as well. Title: Working for Bigfoot Author: Jim Butcher Stars: ★★★★★ As you all likely know, I'm a huge Jim Butcher fan. It's honestly amazing I haven't read this one before - but this was a fantastic view into the growth of Harry Dresden... Continue Reading →
Review: Tidying Up
This review does not contain spoilers! Please keep them out of the comments as well. Title: Tidying Up Author: Lenny Olson Stars: ★★★ Dipping back into the non-fiction end, I looked for an alternative to the KonMari method. Olson's book is concise and straightforward. Some of the methods are easily found elsewhere; however, it's nice to have... Continue Reading →
Review: The Last Temptation of Iago Wick
This review does not contain spoilers! Please keep them out of the comments as well. Title: The Last Temptation of Iago Wick Author: Jennifer Rainey Stars: ★★★ If you're looking for a book where Heaven and Hell pull strings in a nuanced and intriguing manner, this one isn't it. Pass this over for Good Omens. It's not bad. The... Continue Reading →
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