Short and Sweet Version If you loved Where'd You Go, Bernadette I bet you would love Big Little Lies, too. Big Little Lies is full of quirky characters, great humor, gossip, intrigue, and mystery. It's addicting to read. And somehow, at the same time, it talks about abuse, lies, and the objectification of women in a thoughtful and ... Read More »
Book Review: Winnie-the-Pooh by A. A. Milne
Short and Sweet Version A classic that really shows the charming literalness, innocence, and adorable self-centered logic of childhood. The writing really shines when you read it out loud and I enjoyed reading it as much as my kids enjoyed listening to it. Jessica Thinks Too Much Version I was surprised at how many writing "rules" this childhood ... Read More »
Book Review: Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier
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 »
Book Review: The Eternity Key by Bree Despain
Short and Sweet Version Slow-burning romance. Fun, modern retelling of Greek myths. Epic, cliff-hanger ending. Twists. Famous rock star father sold your soul. All the things you need for the perfect novel to lose yourself in for a while. Jessica Thinks Too Much Version The parental dynamics in The Eternity Key are refreshing. There are no clueless, barely existent ... Read More »
Book Review: Heaven is Here by Stephanie Nielson
Short and Sweet Review Surprisingly, her emotional trials of mending her family relationships got to me more than her physical trials did. On some levels Stephanie is not very relatable with her Leave it to Beaver life, but I found myself relating to her a lot when she was going through this trial of surviving burns on 80% ... Read More »
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