Kinsley Millhone Mysteries Book 1 This book was my introduction to Susan Graftn, It was a fun read. I usually read heavier topics but this was a nice reprieve.

4.5 stars I found this book to be very relateable in a sense. The way how Lydia, or Lyd, would view herself, based on her mother’s views. How she tries to grow from that experience, but still finds ways to go back to old habits. There’s something about the way Lydia thinks. It reminds me of myself. Even the way she was assssing Ben in the beginning of the book was so me. Smooth and perverse in a sense. Aware to details. The was she describes people, like Ben for instance, is an intimate yet sickly sweet way that adds onto the experience of this book. Her akwardness is also a familiar feeling, being out of place and not knowing how to piece your feelings…The way she views her art and how it relates to her trying to find her human side through the demon is another interesting element. The way Lydia just describes the feel and sensuality of human skin and blood is so intimate, and disgusting but beautiful at the same time. My only reason I’m rating this 4.5 stars instead of 5 is that I wish there was more detail or background to be fleshed out in certain parts. One thing I have in mind was Gideon and her interactions with him. But overall I’d recommend this book to anyone.

Kristin Hannah takes on a historically close fictional experience of women in wartime with the story of Frankie McGrath. Cheer for her as she learns to love nursing side by side with war heroes who saved lives and comforted the dying. Suffer with her on her return through a difficult reentry but a path to healing and recovery. Kristin Hanna provides a rich list of further reading. A Piece of my Heart by Keith Walker is a treasure trove of the experiences of 26 nurses--true tales. An all time fave is Tim O'Brien's The Things They Carried. As part of a generation that didn't experience a draft but was just younger than one that did, reading the stories gave me a chance to understand better what veterans live through and live with all of their lives.

Although I usually enjoy a novel on time travel, I was not a fan of this one. The story was convoluted and disconnected. The character lines were poorly developed, in particular for the minor characters. On four separate occasions, I had to go back in the book to rediscover the minor characters and to figure out their significance to the storyline. Although I read to the end, because I never quit a book mid-way, it was a disappointing read for me.

I liked the concept but I got pretty tired of the main characters not just saying how they felt. I also wanted to see more of their friendship develop after the vacation. Overall, decent read.

In this story there is a boy named Ponyboy Curtis who is a part of the Greasers. The Greasers are on the east side and poor. The Socs are on the west side and rich. They never really get along and are always fighting. They can't even stand being close to each other.

A powerful, gut-punching novel in verse that tackles gun violence and the cycle of revenge. Reynolds' raw, poetic storytelling and the book's unique elevator-ride structure make for an intense, thought-provoking read .

Intense drama for a teen boy who is introvert. Kept me engaged and enthusiastic to keep reading and finding out what happens next. I can’t wait to see if I finish the saga.

Michael Connelly is one of my favorite authors. Teh plot of Nightshade is a detective in a small island community trying to solve two murders at the same time. His characters are well defined. He appears to have knowledge of police procedures. It is an easy read.

I don’t know if I want to rate this four stars or five stars right now, so I’m just gonna say 4.5 for now. I absolutely loved this book, it was hilarious and the relationship was so sweet I wanted to cry. I also love Fred, I love when main characters have pets. I got kind of confused when Aly’s family got involved because it would be hard for me to know who’s who and where they are.