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Review: Hero by Alethea Kontis
Hero by Alethea Kontis Reviewed by: Lori Twichell Genre: YA, Fantasy Publisher: HMH Books for Young Readers Publication Date: October 2013 Saturday Woodcutter has a lot going on around her. With a family that’s well known for being magic, she’s pretty convinced that she’s the only one with no ability. She’s got sisters known for their beauty and her mother who speaks and things come true. One sister can’t write anything down because it happens. And her brothers? Oh that’s a whole other kettle of fish. So Saturday is content to just train and practice with her magical sword and live her life. Until the day things go south. That’s…
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Review: Paige Rewritten by Erynn Mangum
Paige Rewritten by Erynn Mangum Reviewed by: Lori Twichell Genre: Chick lit Publisher: NavPress Publication Date: October 2013 Paige Alder is finally in a good place. Now that she’s learned how to say no and really control her schedule and her day, she’s doing great. In fact, she’s dating an awesome guy and she’s even been offered a promotion at work. Except… She’s really not a fan of the job she’s doing and it’s starting to wear her down. She’s not using her education and though she was promised that she would one day become a case worker, she’s still just a glorified receptionist. Should you take a promotion when…
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Book Review: Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not? by Travis Thrasher
Are you Gonna Kiss Me Or Not? by Travis Thrasher and Thompson Square Reviewed by: Lori Twichell Genre: Drama, Romance Publisher: Howard Books Publication Date: June 2013 When Daniel and Casey were assigned to work together for a school project, it was something neither of them was really jazzed about doing. But they discovered, after a little time working together, that they were a pretty decent team. Even so, it took a little while longer for them to realize that they could probably make a really good couple. When they finally got together, they dated through high school and some college before drifting apart to try and find their own…
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Review: Boston Jacky: Being an Account of the Further Adventures of Jacky Faber, Taking Care of Business by L.A. Meyer
Reviewed by: Lori Twichell Genre: YA, Historical, Adventure Publisher: HMH Books for Young Readers Publication Date: September 10, 2013 Jacky’s back in Boston and things are more riotous than ever. Literally. With Jacky continuing to bring more and more of her Irish buddies into Boston with her shipping company, the locals aren’t very happy. And the women’s temperance league is on the roll. Guess who is at the top of their hit list?? Yeah. Jacky doesn’t make good impressions on groups that are conservative in nature. And on top of that, where’s Jaimy? He’s not with Chopstick Charlie anymore. He’s in Boston. But Jacky doesn’t even know that! The two…
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Book Review: The Mark of the Golden Dragon: Being an Account of the Further Adventures of Jacky Faber, Jewel of the East, Vexation of the West, and Pearl of the South China Sea by L.A. Meyer
The Mark of the Golden Dragon: Being an Account of the Further Adventures of Jacky Faber, Jewel of the East, Vexation of the West, and Pearl of the South China Sea by L.A. Meyer Reviewed by: Lori Twichell Genre: YA, Historical, Adventure Publisher: HMH Books for Young Readers and Listen and Live Audio Publication Date: October 2011 What happens when Jacky Faber gets control of her own ship, paid by the East India Trading Company and Jaimy is also the captain of his own vessel? If you’ve read any of the previous Bloody Jack adventures, you know chaos is always hovering around the horizon for Jacky Faber. This time, the…
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Book Review: Grace Unplugged by Melody Carlson
Grace Unplugged by Melody Carlson Genre: Drama Publisher: B&H Books Pub Date: September 1, 2013 Grace Trey loves music and God. At 18, she’s grown up surrounded by both. Her father, Johnny Trey was a one hit wonder on the music scene ‘back in the day’ and now he’s a worship leader at a prominent southern church. As part of his worship team, she plays with him every Sunday, has toured churches around the country with him, and is in the process of recording an album with him. But still, she wants more. She’s tired of being told what to do and how to play music. When she breaks out…
