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Before you read this review any further, just know this review will contain subjects like depression, sadness, and suicide. If you are having any thoughts like these please call this number: 1-800-273-8255
The Last Dandelion by Beverly Holoka is a collection of poems about depression. These poems are raw and honest. They are also descriptive. The author does not hold back. One of the great things about poetry and writing down your feelings, it can help your mind work through these thoughts.
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The Last Dandelion by Beverly Holoka is a collection of poems about depression. These poems are raw and honest. They are also descriptive. The author does not hold back. One of the great things about poetry and writing down your feelings, it can help your mind work through these thoughts.
Check out the rest of my review at www.amandasbookreviewsite.wordpress.com
*Thank you to the author for a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review*
Children’s books are so important and I feel that they need to be reviewed just as much as adult books. However, with children’s books, the best way to review them is by reading them to your children. I read Further Adventures in Barn Town by Eve Culley to my two kids. My kids are ages 6 and 2.
This children’s book is approximately 88 pages. It has chapters and is good for children who are just beginning to read chapter books. The book is narrated by a cat named Ol’ Stripe who is the deputy of Barn Town. Barn Town is a large farm and this book follows all the events and adventures that take place. This book discusses many themes like bullying and having courage. The characters are ducks, chickens, bunnies, a fox, hawks, goats and many more.
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Children’s books are so important and I feel that they need to be reviewed just as much as adult books. However, with children’s books, the best way to review them is by reading them to your children. I read Further Adventures in Barn Town by Eve Culley to my two kids. My kids are ages 6 and 2.
This children’s book is approximately 88 pages. It has chapters and is good for children who are just beginning to read chapter books. The book is narrated by a cat named Ol’ Stripe who is the deputy of Barn Town. Barn Town is a large farm and this book follows all the events and adventures that take place. This book discusses many themes like bullying and having courage. The characters are ducks, chickens, bunnies, a fox, hawks, goats and many more.
Check out the rest of my review at:
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*Thank you First To Read for giving me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*
***Before reading this review, just know that this book contains subjects like depression and suicide. If you or someone you know is at risk please call 1-800-273-8255.
When I was first approved to receive this book, I first thought it was going to be a crime/thriller novel just based on the cover and title. When I picked up The History of Jane Doe by Michael Belanger, I realized I was very wrong.
This is a coming-of-age novel about friendship, love, happiness, depression, and loss. Ray lives in the small town of Burgerville. His specialty is all things history and lore. He has one best friend named Simon. Their lives are quite ordinary until Jane Doe moves in and attends school with them. The three of them just click. Days are spent looking up the local history and conspiracy theories. However, Ray and Jane begin to fall for each other. Ray loves Jane but realizes that she has a history that he doesn’t know anything about. He thinks discovering this history will help understand her better but comes to find that a history can’t fully explain a person, and sometimes only create more questions.
This book is a painful read. However, it magically blends heartache and humor. Ray, Simon, and Jane have a quick wit and a wonderful sense of humor that really draws the readers in. Their friendship becomes something that many wish to have themselves. They are relatable. Watching Jane descend into depression from Ray’s point of view is heartbreaking but informative. The readers will see how it not only affects Jane but everyone around her. This will truly open the eyes of readers and maybe help them understand that this is an issue that can’t be fully understood.
The book starts off with a really slow pace. However, once the pace picks up, it is difficult to put down. I found that I was truly attached to the characters. When they cried, I cried. I appreciate that the author shows life before and after. I love how the characters are smart, but still learning. This is a quirky read show real life and real emotions. I rate this book 4 out of 5 stars. I definitely recommend this book! I think this book could help those who have friends dealing with depression.
Check it out, the book will be released June 5th!
***Before reading this review, just know that this book contains subjects like depression and suicide. If you or someone you know is at risk please call 1-800-273-8255.
When I was first approved to receive this book, I first thought it was going to be a crime/thriller novel just based on the cover and title. When I picked up The History of Jane Doe by Michael Belanger, I realized I was very wrong.
This is a coming-of-age novel about friendship, love, happiness, depression, and loss. Ray lives in the small town of Burgerville. His specialty is all things history and lore. He has one best friend named Simon. Their lives are quite ordinary until Jane Doe moves in and attends school with them. The three of them just click. Days are spent looking up the local history and conspiracy theories. However, Ray and Jane begin to fall for each other. Ray loves Jane but realizes that she has a history that he doesn’t know anything about. He thinks discovering this history will help understand her better but comes to find that a history can’t fully explain a person, and sometimes only create more questions.
This book is a painful read. However, it magically blends heartache and humor. Ray, Simon, and Jane have a quick wit and a wonderful sense of humor that really draws the readers in. Their friendship becomes something that many wish to have themselves. They are relatable. Watching Jane descend into depression from Ray’s point of view is heartbreaking but informative. The readers will see how it not only affects Jane but everyone around her. This will truly open the eyes of readers and maybe help them understand that this is an issue that can’t be fully understood.
The book starts off with a really slow pace. However, once the pace picks up, it is difficult to put down. I found that I was truly attached to the characters. When they cried, I cried. I appreciate that the author shows life before and after. I love how the characters are smart, but still learning. This is a quirky read show real life and real emotions. I rate this book 4 out of 5 stars. I definitely recommend this book! I think this book could help those who have friends dealing with depression.
Check it out, the book will be released June 5th!
*Thank you Bethany House for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*
The Accidental Guardian written by Mary Connealy is the first book in the High Sierra Sweethearts Series. This book is post-Civil-War and Deborah Harkness and her younger sister Gwen are traveling west. They are with a wagon train with other families. One early morning, Deborah and Gwen take two young children out to the grass when they here gunshots. Deborah goes back to discover that the wagon train and everyone on it has been shot and burned. They are the only survivors. They soon happen upon Trace Riley, has spent most of his life alone and he knows the pain of when one’s family is murdered. He takes them in to protect them. Since Deborah is a witness he knows she is in great danger. Even though his life has changed drastically, he knows what he must do to get justice the families.
Check out the rest of my review at https://amandasbookreviewsite.wordpress.com/2018/06/01/the-accidental-guardian-by-mary-connealy-review/
The Accidental Guardian written by Mary Connealy is the first book in the High Sierra Sweethearts Series. This book is post-Civil-War and Deborah Harkness and her younger sister Gwen are traveling west. They are with a wagon train with other families. One early morning, Deborah and Gwen take two young children out to the grass when they here gunshots. Deborah goes back to discover that the wagon train and everyone on it has been shot and burned. They are the only survivors. They soon happen upon Trace Riley, has spent most of his life alone and he knows the pain of when one’s family is murdered. He takes them in to protect them. Since Deborah is a witness he knows she is in great danger. Even though his life has changed drastically, he knows what he must do to get justice the families.
Check out the rest of my review at https://amandasbookreviewsite.wordpress.com/2018/06/01/the-accidental-guardian-by-mary-connealy-review/
"Be whisked away in this early English tale of being true to oneself." Check out the rest of the review at: http://magazine.indtale.com/magazine/2018/june/viewer/desktop/#page/70
"If there is one word that could describe this story, it would be spicy!" Check out the rest of the review at: http://magazine.indtale.com/magazine/2018/june/viewer/desktop/#page/98
"This is a powerful analysis of Guinevere." Check out the rest of the review at: http://magazine.indtale.com/magazine/2018/june/viewer/desktop/#page/112
"Once the reader picks up this lovely novella, there is no putting it down." Check out the rest of the review at: http://magazine.indtale.com/magazine/2018/june/viewer/desktop/#page/70