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Review: Amish Vampires in Space
Amish Vampires in Space by Kerry Nietz Genre: Sci Fi, Fantasy Publisher: Marcher Lord Press Publication Date: September 30, 2013 Note: Yes, this is a real book. Yes it was actually published. No, it wasn’t self published and no, it’s not a parody. Amish Vampires in Space was published by Marcher Lord Press (one of my favorite publishers) and it’s actually really good. Read on and you’ll see what I mean. The Amish world of Alabaster isn’t that different from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. With a strict Ordnung that covers even the most minor of issues, the people of this world live by rules. Just rules. There’s little, if any, grace…
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Review: Outlaw by Ted Dekker
Outlaw by Ted Dekker Reviewed by: Lori Twichell Genre: Action, Adventure Publisher: Center Street Publication Date: October 22, 2013 Julian Carter is far, far away from her native home of Atlanta, Georgia. Born and raised in the social circles of the Deep South, she’s ill prepared for her odd, yet highly impassioned mission trip to a far off place she’s only seen in pictures. When a massive storm blows up, Julian and her two year old son Stephen are caught up in a horrifying reality. The boat goes down and Julian straps her toddler to a life preserver – the only way she can imagine that he might weather this…
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Review: Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell
Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell Reviewed by: Lori Twichell Genre: Young Adult Publisher: St. Martins Griffin Publication Date: September 2013 Cath and her twin sister Wren are sort of somewhat maybe kind of ready for college. As part of a pair that’s always been known in the singular, Cath isn’t quite ready to stretch beyond what she already knows. Wren on the other hand, is very ready to jump into new. So much so that she’s chosen not to be Cath’s roommate and not to take similar classes. This causes no small amount of panic and chaos in Cath’s world. It’s not pretty. It only adds to the adventure when Cath…
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Book Review: Anomaly by Krista McGee
Anomaly by Krista McGee Genre: Sci Fi, YA Publisher: Thomas Nelson Date July 9 2013 Thalli knows that she’s got less than 15 minutes less to live. In fact, she can see the bright red numbers on the clock ticking down the rest of her life. And thus starts the story of Thalli, a genetically manipulated young woman who is a brilliant musician living in and controlled by The State. An underground facility is her residence and every moment of her day is choreographed by the Scientists – elders who remember what is was like to live above ground, grow food, laugh, play and make your own life choices. Now…
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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…
