In August I did a post about reading short books, around 300 pages, in September. I listed 5 books that I was going to read that fit this category and except for one of them I accomplished this goal. So, here are some mini-reviews of those four I did get done. Desdomona and the Deep … Continue reading Mini-Reviews
Here There Are Monsters by Amelinda Berube Publication Date: August 6, 2019 Summary from Goodreads: The Blair Witch Project meets Imaginary Girls in this story of codependent sisterhood, the struggle to claim one’s own space, and the power of secrets Sixteen-year-old Skye is done playing the knight in shining armor for her insufferable younger sister, … Continue reading The Power of Secrets
These two books were fairly short and seemed to go together. I decided to do them both now in October, because they were both scary and creepy. The Inn Between by Marina Cohen From the cover you think this is going to be a sweet story about friendship. And on one level it is, but … Continue reading Two Middle Grade Book Reviews
I picked up a copy of How to Hang a Witch last year through the SYNC free audiobook program, but I didn't get around to listening to it until this past summer. The author actually narrates the first book, which is always fun. The second book, Haunting the Deep, I also listened too, although we … Continue reading Series Review – How to Hang a Witch
Maybe He Just Likes You by Barbara Dee Publication Date: October 1, 2019 Summary from NetGalley: Barbara Dee explores the subject of #MeToo for the middle grade audience in this heart-wrenching—and ultimately uplifting—novel about experiencing harassment and unwanted attention from classmates. For seventh-grader Mila, it starts with some boys giving her an unwanted hug on … Continue reading Empowering Girls
