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Book Review: Nine Coaches Waiting by Mary Stewart

May 1, 2019 By Jessica Filed Under: Book Review Leave a Comment

Book Review Nine Coaches Waiting Mary Stewart

The plot of Nine Coaches Waiting was way too similar to Jane Eyre. A single woman with a sad past comes to a creepy house with a weird owner to be a governess. She falls in love with the owner's son instead of the owner so that's different. Don't let the cover fool you - ... Read More »

 Posted on: May 1, 2019 11:13 am By Jessica Filed Under: Book Review | Tagged With: 2 Stars, Adult, Book Review, Instagram Review, Paperback
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Book Review: Made You Up by Francesca Zappia

June 18, 2018 By Jessica Filed Under: Book Review 3 Comments

Book Review Made You Up Francesca Zappia

My favorite thing about Made You Up is the main character, Alex, who I found very endearing. Alex has schizophrenia. She takes pictures to help her know what’s real and what’s not.
“Sometimes I think people take reality for granted.”

- Francesca Zappia, Made You Up pg 1
Her reality is full of things that could not ... Read More »

 Posted on: June 18, 2018 3:49 pm By Jessica Filed Under: Book Review | Tagged With: 4 Stars, Book Review, eBook, Instagram Review, Young Adult
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Book Review: Geekerella by Ashley Poston

April 21, 2017 By Jessica Filed Under: Book Review 1 Comment

Book Review Geekerella Ashley Poston

Fandom meets Cinderella with a Gilmore Girls-level of nerd culture references, Geekerella was witty, charming and funny.  There were references to Lord of the Rings, The Little Mermaid, Firefly, Star Trek, Star Wars and yes, even Gilmore Girls.  Every reference was a fun little surprise.  The author gets all the nerd points I can bestow ... Read More »

 Posted on: April 21, 2017 3:58 pm By Jessica Filed Under: Book Review | Tagged With: 5 Stars, Book Review, Hardcover, Instagram Review, Young Adult
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Book Review: Night of Cake & Puppets by Laini Taylor

July 12, 2016 By Jessica Filed Under: Book Review Leave a Comment

Book Review Night Cake Puppets Laini Taylor

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Written in Zuzanas fun and sarcastic voice, Night of Cake and Puppets is a romantic adventure that doesn't go as planned. The novel that this short story is from is Daughter of Smoke and Bone.  Daughter ... Read More »

 Posted on: July 12, 2016 7:38 am By Jessica Filed Under: Book Review | Tagged With: 3 Stars, Book Review, eBook, Instagram Review, Young Adult
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Book Review: Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier

June 9, 2015 By Jessica Filed Under: Book Review 3 Comments

Short and Sweet Version
This passionate, gothic romance will appeal to people who loved Jane Eyre.  It's a thoughtful, beautifully written novel about honesty and finding yourself.
Jessica Thinks Too Much Version

The setting of Rebecca draws you in with it's beautiful but haunting mansion and the wonderful, vivid descriptions of it.  The writing in this whole novel ... Read More »

 Posted on: June 9, 2015 7:29 am By Jessica Filed Under: Book Review | Tagged With: 4 Stars, Adult, Book Club, Book Review, Classics, Content None, Content Rating, eBook, eBook Challenge 2015
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