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Victoria
Victoria
by Daisy Goodwin
Small Snapshot of Time (1/13/2017)
Victoria by Daisy Goodwin was a very easy read. It portrays only a small snapshot of Victoria's life within a 2-3 year span, from the time she took the throne to the moment of her engagement to Albert. I enjoyed the book for the historical aspect. I knew very little about …more
The Book of Strange New Things
The Book of Strange New Things: A Novel
by Michel Faber
Nothing like it! (9/17/2014)
I thoroughly enjoyed this read. It took a few chapters for me to get in sync with the pace of the story and slow character development, but i love Faber's writing style and unique description of events and things and "people" (or "Jesus lovers") around him. This was such a …more
House of Bathory
House of Bathory
by Linda Lafferty
Interesting but predictable (1/8/2014)
This was a fairly interesting read, since the novel was based on historical characters and events. Historical fiction/nonfiction is my favorite genre so I was excited to get this book started. Overall an interesting read, which seems to pick up steam and energy toward the …more
The Edge of Normal
The Edge of Normal
by Carla Norton
Outstanding Thriller! (7/2/2013)
I absolutely loved this book. From the first chapter I was hooked on Reeve, and when I wasn't reading about her I worried about what was happening to her and the other girls in the story! I loved the main character (Reeve) and found her story very compelling. She is an …more
A Murder at Rosamund's Gate
A Murder at Rosamund's Gate: A Lucy Campion Mystery
by Susanna Calkins
Just your average historical mystery... (3/10/2013)
17-18th century England is one of my favorite eras in history, so I enjoy reading books from that time period from many different genres (mystery, fiction, biography, etc.). Needless to say, I was very excited to get a chance to review this mystery. My excitement was short …more
Bone River
Bone River
by Megan Chance
Interesting concept but predictable (11/24/2012)
I requested an Advanced copy of this book because I love Historical Fiction, and the synopsis sounded fresh and interesting. I was frustrated at the slow pace of the character development and tired very quickly of Lea's "my father/husband know what's best for me" defense. I …more
The Light Between Oceans
The Light Between Oceans: A Novel
by Margot L. Stedman
Excellent Debut Novel (7/5/2012)
I sincerely enjoyed this debut novel by M.L. Stedman. A childless couple living on a remote island find a crying infant in the arms of her dead father. The novel becomes a struggle not between good and evil, but something much harder to clarify and define - like two varying …more
The Dressmaker
The Dressmaker: A Novel
by Kate Alcott
Average Attempt at Entertainment (10/21/2011)
This book was average - on every level and in every aspect. My idea of a good book is this: I think about it when I'm not reading it, and I reflect on it for months (and sometimes years) after I've read it. I did neither of these. I found Tess very shallow - she seemed to …more
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