By Rainbow Rowell
Ya lit
Hardback
323 pages
A girl with a messed up family comes home after a year and her family is still messed up. She starts at a new school, doesn't know anyone, and is constantly made fun of.
The kids she sits next to on the bus is a decent guy and they develop a romantic relationship.
It captures the "end of the world" quality that I often observe in the relationships of my students.
It was a fast and interesting read, but I don't think I'll ever read it again.
Historical fiction.
Here's the weird thing: I read a large print version of this book - all that the library had- which made it feel so slow. But, It's actually a fast paced book about a captured spy and pilot. Both protagonists are women. It's set during WWII. it made me cry. A seriously good read; I'm glad I got it for world book night.
By Brandon Sanderson
1007 pages
Hardback
I really enjoyed this book. It's grownup epic fiction, which is quite different from all of the YA fluff I've been reading lately. A whole different mindset required. Lots of characters, story threads, and other elements to keep track of. Many names with K's in them.
A compelling and intriguing storyline. I am eager to go to the next book in the series, but I have a couple other hooks lined up before I get there.
By Cristin Terrill
360 pages
Time travel and all the troubles and paradoxes that entails. Well done and interesting!
By Laurie Boyle Compton
306 pages
High school girl goes for the wrong guy, makes a stupid mistake, and suffers the social consequences. Not amazing, but okay. Plus, nice art.
By John Flanagan
249 pages
Pure adventure! I know that there are a dozen books in this series. I can see the set-up of the "fellowship" that will be the support network of the protagonist.
The world is an interesting one; the book a coming of age medieval fantasy.
I am eager to continue the series.
By Mary Janice Davidson
331 pages
A trilogy of novellas, all set in the same world. The first features a reluctant superhero, the second vampires and mermaids, the third werewolves. All of them, of course, feature the snark characteristic of this author. A fast, enjoyable read.
