I was going to give this four stars but the argument over 'fixing a hole in the roof' got old quick. Other than that, this had all the trademarks I'veI was going to give this four stars but the argument over 'fixing a hole in the roof' got old quick. Other than that, this had all the trademarks I've come to expect of a SWF book, quirky characters and a fun location. There were also a few mentions of the characters from the Three Sisters Island series, which I was glad to see....more
This is a collection of 24 short histories on popular Christmas carols. Each day contains the lyrics to the song and a QR code to a performance of theThis is a collection of 24 short histories on popular Christmas carols. Each day contains the lyrics to the song and a QR code to a performance of the song. I found this collection to be highly informative and I learned a lot about some of America’s favorite songs that originated all around the world over the past centuries. I believe that this would be a great read-aloud advent calendar for families with children of all ages and those who just want to learn more about the history of carols.
5 Stars
Content: no issues
*I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All thoughts are my own and a positive review was not required....more
Ever since I was in middle school, whenever April Henry published a new book, I'd pick it up right away. However, her books are very different nowdaysEver since I was in middle school, whenever April Henry published a new book, I'd pick it up right away. However, her books are very different nowdays, and this will probably be the last that I read. This one seemed to be a And Then There Were None retelling so I was super eager for it. I ran into my first problem when the characters started using an Ouija board to communicate with spirits. I don't think I need to specify any more about that. Secondly, this book is set in the Midwest with Midwestern characters. In a room full of Midwestern teens, it is extremely unlikely that none of them have handled a gun before/are afraid of guns/don't know gun safety. In all reality, most of them would have and also know safety since that is taught from a young age in the Midwest.
Tropes: retelling of And Then There Were None
Content: hanging, attacked by animal, characters nearly freeze to death, illigal immigration, human trafficking, murder (described in detail), stuck in burning building, messing with witchcraft
1 Star
*I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All thoughts are my own and a positive review was not required....more
Overall, this was a solid ending to the trilogy. It was a bit over the top with all the love stuff (which was why I didn't give it five stars) but verOverall, this was a solid ending to the trilogy. It was a bit over the top with all the love stuff (which was why I didn't give it five stars) but very clean and good for younger readers of Christian fiction. (I remember enjoying this one when I was 14.)
Content: nothing to worry about, maybe some kissing
The main character seemed to think that the world revolved around her. Also, I didn't buy the romance even a tiny bit. It was 100% her oogling his looThe main character seemed to think that the world revolved around her. Also, I didn't buy the romance even a tiny bit. It was 100% her oogling his looks and very little interaction.
Content: violence, kissing, oogling
2 Stars
*I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All thoughts are my own and a positive review was not required....more
Despite the fact that this one had a love triangle, I listened to it in one sitting. I just couldn't stop. Although it is very uncommon in most Amish-cDespite the fact that this one had a love triangle, I listened to it in one sitting. I just couldn't stop. Although it is very uncommon in most Amish-centered novels, but this one discussed anxiety and panic attacks. Also, I really wish that we knew what happened to the child that Katie found. Once she went to the police, the situation wasn't really ever mentioned again, leaving no closure. I really liked how there was not much of a romance plot as much as a deep friendship plot.
Tropes: love-triangle, friends to more
Content: mentions of an accident that took the life of Katie's boyfriend, infant abondenment, anxiety
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