Login
Don't have an account? Register now
Did you forget your password? Get it by email
GET THE READsquared APP
Easily log your activity using the READsquared app. The app is free for both Android and iOS mobile devices.

  
Book Reviews
Search All Book Reviews
The Sicilian Inheritance
by Jo Piazza
View in Library Catalog
book cover


In this book, the chapters rotate between the main characters of Sarah in the present and Serafina in the past as a method to reveal the mystery of what actually happened to Serafina. I enjoyed the historical references in the chapters where Serafina was the narrator. It was interesting to learn about what life in small town Italy was like in the 1900s and how difficult life was for Serafina and how duty and appearances kept Serafina from what she wanted in life. I sympathized with Serafina. I also really liked the twist ending with the character of Guisy and Fina.

The Little Italian Hotel
by Phaedra Patrick
View in Library Catalog
book cover


Enjoyed reading the story of a woman who runs a radio talk show giving advice to people calling in. Unfortunately in real life, she doesn't think of herself and take her own advice. Especially liked the backdrop of some of the setting being in Italy and characters she met in Italy.

Let Me Love You
by Alexandria House
View in Library Catalog
book cover


This book is a whole hug for the heart. R&B royalty + grounded single mom = chemistry that feels both real and aspirational. It’s tender, steamy, and full of that slow, grown love that doesn’t shy away from life’s messiness. And Jakobi Diem’s narration? Melts. Me. Every. Time.

Karen's Sleepover: A Graphic Novel (baby-sitters Little Sister #8)
by Ann M. Martin
View in Library Catalog
book cover


In this book Karen is going to have her first sleepover. At the sleepover they were going to bake cookies, raid the refrigerator, and tell each other ghost stories. Then Karen and Nancy got into a fight and Karen no longer wanted her to come to her party anymore.

Every Day Is A Gift
by Tammy Duckworth
View in Library Catalog
book cover


Senator Tammy Duckworth's memoir is a gift to all of us who've never participated in United States military operations and never really understood the experiences of the many veterans of the US military around us. Wounded Warriors and their families have offered all of us an immense gift as United States citizens and military participants who support government initiatives they cannot control or choose. I was wowed at Tammy Duckworth's ongoing steely spirit and will to super-cede mortal bounds ! She is one who has come so close to dying and rehabbed back with that immense determination to succeed and brilliantly advocate for her colleagues, their families, who cannot self-advocate as well at this time. I wish I could share her steeled backbone! These warriors and their families deserve nothing more than Honor and Tammy Duckworth's memoir is amazingly inspirational to me...Wowed!

Another Day
by David Levithan
View in Library Catalog
book cover


5 stars. This book (especially at the end) broke me. The tone, mood and writing is amazing and kept me drawn in. I think what I like most about the book is the fact that I fell in love with the concept of love. That’s the whole premise behind this novel: realizing the one who you’ve loved for years never really cared, or if they did, it felt that you had to prove you deserved love an attention; the one who actually loves you who hops from different bodies everyday (the sci-fi aspect) though you know you can’t have them; and loving yourself and making your own choices, NOT based on either party. I had moments where I said to myself “man, Rhiannon sucks and I hate her.” Though yes, she was annoying, I felt bad for her being placed in the relationship tug-o-war between Justin and A. In my opinion I feel that this is a great 2000s YA novel and more people should read it. Whether you start with Another Day or Everyday (the first installment) the book is still memorable and nostalgic in a sense. (But when I tell you, you are going to feel that ending HARD. My heart started beating so fast at the last two chapters

Codex Seraphinianus
by Luigi Serafini
View in Library Catalog
book cover


"Codex Seraphinianus" is like if aliens wrote an encyclopedia while tripping on acid. This mind-melting book is crammed with bizarre illustrations and an indecipherable language that'll have you questioning reality – it's basically the weirdest coffee table book you'll ever lay eyes on.

The Perfect Divorce
by Jeneva Rose
View in Library Catalog
book cover


This is Book 2 of the Perfect Series. Both books deal focus on the marriages of attorney Sarah Morgan. Although I enjoyed the twists in this thriller I also found it to be very convoluted. It was almost as if there were too many victims and characters to keep track of.

The City Grew Monsters
by Hunter Adams
View in Library Catalog
book cover


Hunter Adams' "The City Grew Monsters" puts a cool spin on zombie stories, following little Maddy as she deals with the undead chaos in a San Diego skyscraper. It's a real nail-biter that'll keep you hooked, but it's also got some serious feels, making you wonder if the zombies are really the worst thing out there.

The Institute
by Stephen King
View in Library Catalog
book cover


Thrilling and emotionally charged read that follows twelve-year-old Luke Ellis, who is abducted and taken to a sinister facility where children with extraordinary abilities are exploited. King masterfully blends horror with themes of resilience and friendship, creating relatable characters that resonate deeply. The suspenseful plot and poignant social commentary make it a compelling addition to King’s repertoire.
Copyright (c) 2013-2026    ReadSquared