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Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix
2.0
When young girls in the 1970s become pregnant before marriage, they are sent to "homes" where they give birth, then give up their child. When "Fern" ends upata Home, she feels alone and confused. when she discovers that a young girl at . the Home was preyed upon by her pastor, She promises to do anything she can to ensure she never has to head back. when she tries to reneg on that promise, all hell breaks loose...literally.
I love all the other Grady Hendrix books I've read . so I was excited for this one, but I didn't like it. The storyline dragged. At almost 5oo pages, it was much too long. Another thing was the descriptive., long paragraph about sewing a woman up after childbirth was a lot to take in. I hope I like his next book more because I don't want to read another book like this.
I love all the other Grady Hendrix books I've read . so I was excited for this one, but I didn't like it. The storyline dragged. At almost 5oo pages, it was much too long. Another thing was the descriptive., long paragraph about sewing a woman up after childbirth was a lot to take in. I hope I like his next book more because I don't want to read another book like this.
Off the Deep End by Lucinda Berry
2.0
Jules Hart's life is forever changed when a deer jumps in front of her car, causing it to crash into the river. Of the two boys in the car with her, she manages to save one- but it isn't her son. Dealing with the loss of her son, Jules becomes violent and mentally unstable. She develops an unhealthy obsession with the boy she saved, and when he goes missing, she becomes a suspect. When the truth ends up worse than could be thought, many lives are irrevocably altered.
This was a mess of a book. The author seemed to take any scenario she could think of and weave it into the story. The storyline was convoluted and difficult to follow. I normally love Lucinda Berry's psychological thrillers, but this one left be bored and annoyed.
This was a mess of a book. The author seemed to take any scenario she could think of and weave it into the story. The storyline was convoluted and difficult to follow. I normally love Lucinda Berry's psychological thrillers, but this one left be bored and annoyed.
The Secrets of Us by Lucinda Berry
3.0
Krystal and Nichole are foster sisters who take care of each other. When Nichole is institutionalized after attempting to kill her husband in a housefire, Krystal does all she can to get to the bottom of what happened. She finds that a lot of the answers lie in the secret that the two women have shaved since they were teens.
I really wanted this book to be better than it was. I've come to expect crazy twists and shocking revelations from this author but was let down by what I read. The ending was interesting, but not completely out-of-the blue. This is one of the author's earlier books, so maybe she was trying to figure out her space in the genre. Her later books prove that she found it.
I really wanted this book to be better than it was. I've come to expect crazy twists and shocking revelations from this author but was let down by what I read. The ending was interesting, but not completely out-of-the blue. This is one of the author's earlier books, so maybe she was trying to figure out her space in the genre. Her later books prove that she found it.
The Secret History of Audrey James by Heather Marshall
4.0
Audrey is an English girl living with a Jewish family as Hitler takes over. After the unimaginable, the girls must learn to live on their own safely. When a Nazi officer moves into the girls' home, it sets the girls on a life course they never imagined. Meanwhile, in the present, Audrey hires kate to help at her inn. As Audrey tells her story, she realizes Kate is more than she thought she was.
I haven't read a WWII historical fiction in a while, but this one was very good. Heather Marshall writes a story that is full of emotion and tells a very complex story. There were several times throughout the book where I felt the Nazi behavior was vividly shown, but not to the point that it was gratuitous. I loved Audrey as a character in both timelines. She was a fantastic character based on a true resistor.
I haven't read a WWII historical fiction in a while, but this one was very good. Heather Marshall writes a story that is full of emotion and tells a very complex story. There were several times throughout the book where I felt the Nazi behavior was vividly shown, but not to the point that it was gratuitous. I loved Audrey as a character in both timelines. She was a fantastic character based on a true resistor.
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
4.0
Ryland Grace wakes up alone on a spaceship and doesn't remember why. Slowly, his memory comes back to him, and he remembers he is on a suicide mission to save the Earth. Suddenly, there is a blip on his screen, and he begins interacting with an alien on a mission to save his own planet. Together, the dad find ways to save their planets from sure disaster.
This is not a usual book for me, but I'd heard so much about it that I gave it a chance. I also listened to those who said it should be ingested on audio - it was well-worth it. Listening as Ryland realized where he was and what his mission was was interesting. I have to say that Rocky was my favorite character. He just seemed so sweet and honest, even if he did look like a spider. This was a well-done audiobook that I really enjoyed. I appreciate all those who strongly recommended this book.
This is not a usual book for me, but I'd heard so much about it that I gave it a chance. I also listened to those who said it should be ingested on audio - it was well-worth it. Listening as Ryland realized where he was and what his mission was was interesting. I have to say that Rocky was my favorite character. He just seemed so sweet and honest, even if he did look like a spider. This was a well-done audiobook that I really enjoyed. I appreciate all those who strongly recommended this book.
The Stolen Queen by Fiona Davis
4.0
Charlotte Cross is a young student in 1936 on an archeageological dig when she marries the man she loves and has a daughter. When they have to leave Egypt in a rush, a trip up the Nile River changes her life forever. Years later, she works as a curator at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
In 1978, Charlotte began working at the museum. At her insistance, they use a broad collar from the Egyptian department. The night of the met Gala, the broad collar is used as a distract to steal another artifact. When the two women work together to find the stolen artifacts, so much more is discovered.
Fiona Davis always writes stories that use NYC landmarks as the centerpiece. Her characters are always fully flushed out, and this story was no different. The topic of the story caught my eyes as well as the use of The Met. I felt for Charlotte throughout the story, and the way Annie was treated broke my heart. The women's trip to Egypt for answers was exciting and kept me turning the pages. This was a fantastic read.
In 1978, Charlotte began working at the museum. At her insistance, they use a broad collar from the Egyptian department. The night of the met Gala, the broad collar is used as a distract to steal another artifact. When the two women work together to find the stolen artifacts, so much more is discovered.
Fiona Davis always writes stories that use NYC landmarks as the centerpiece. Her characters are always fully flushed out, and this story was no different. The topic of the story caught my eyes as well as the use of The Met. I felt for Charlotte throughout the story, and the way Annie was treated broke my heart. The women's trip to Egypt for answers was exciting and kept me turning the pages. This was a fantastic read.
My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult
4.0
Author: Jodi Picoult
Started: January 6, 2025
Finished: January 7, 2025
Publication Date: March 2, 2015
Format: Audio
Genre: General Fiction
Anna is suring her parents for the right to make decisions about her own body, which includes no longer have to use herself to save her dying sister. As the family goes through the medical emancipation trial, secrets are revealed and lives are changed forever.
This is a book I've been wanting to read forever but was afraid of how it would make me feel. This story angered me and broke my heart at the same time. I felt for Anna's moher but I felt she only wanted Anna around to save her sister and never gave any thought to how these things would affect Anna's life. I can also not imaging going through all she did to keep her daughter alive. The ending was unexpected and broke me into pieces.
Started: January 6, 2025
Finished: January 7, 2025
Publication Date: March 2, 2015
Format: Audio
Genre: General Fiction
Anna is suring her parents for the right to make decisions about her own body, which includes no longer have to use herself to save her dying sister. As the family goes through the medical emancipation trial, secrets are revealed and lives are changed forever.
This is a book I've been wanting to read forever but was afraid of how it would make me feel. This story angered me and broke my heart at the same time. I felt for Anna's moher but I felt she only wanted Anna around to save her sister and never gave any thought to how these things would affect Anna's life. I can also not imaging going through all she did to keep her daughter alive. The ending was unexpected and broke me into pieces.
Come Fly With Me by Camille Di Maio
4.0
Author: Camille Di Maio
Started: January 4, 2025
Finished: January 6, 2025
Publication Date: February 18, 2025
Format: Digital
Genre: Historical Fiction
Judy Goodman and Beverly Caldwell both apply to become Pan Am stewardesses for different reasons with the same theme - escape. As the women go through training and their careers together, they experience all life has to offer.
This period is not one I've read a lot about, but I enjoyed it. Being a Pan Am stewardess was a dream for many young women, and going through the process with Judy and Beverly was exciting. These two women could not have been more different, but they managed to bring out the best in each other. This will be a book I buy for my shelves when it is released.
Started: January 4, 2025
Finished: January 6, 2025
Publication Date: February 18, 2025
Format: Digital
Genre: Historical Fiction
Judy Goodman and Beverly Caldwell both apply to become Pan Am stewardesses for different reasons with the same theme - escape. As the women go through training and their careers together, they experience all life has to offer.
This period is not one I've read a lot about, but I enjoyed it. Being a Pan Am stewardess was a dream for many young women, and going through the process with Judy and Beverly was exciting. These two women could not have been more different, but they managed to bring out the best in each other. This will be a book I buy for my shelves when it is released.
Cher: The Memoir, Part One by Cher
4.0
Author: Cher
Narrator: Cher and Stephanie J. Block
Started: January 3, 2025
Finished: January 4, 2025
Publication Date: November 19, 2024
Format: Audio
Genre: Non-fiction
Cher is the first one to admit that she's lived a hell of a life. In this revealing first part of her memoir, Cher relives some of the best and worst times of her life. She explains what happened between her and Sonny and how they ended up the best of friends. She tells the story of each of her children's births and how they affected her. This is Cher being open and honest about her mistakes and how she lived through them.
I have always loved Cher - her boldness and the way she is always unapologetically herself. There are very few celebrities as honest as she is. There were many stories in this mem that I was unaware of. I had no idea how controlling Sonny was and how he had her sign a contract that gave her no rights. Cher was extremely strong for being able to remove herself from that situation. There were only two things that affected my reading of this novel - 1) the memoir ends rather abruptly when Cher wants to begin her serious acting career and 2) the alternating of narration between Cher and Stephanie J Block. It caused a bit of an issue within my brain. That being said I cannot wait to read part two.
Narrator: Cher and Stephanie J. Block
Started: January 3, 2025
Finished: January 4, 2025
Publication Date: November 19, 2024
Format: Audio
Genre: Non-fiction
Cher is the first one to admit that she's lived a hell of a life. In this revealing first part of her memoir, Cher relives some of the best and worst times of her life. She explains what happened between her and Sonny and how they ended up the best of friends. She tells the story of each of her children's births and how they affected her. This is Cher being open and honest about her mistakes and how she lived through them.
I have always loved Cher - her boldness and the way she is always unapologetically herself. There are very few celebrities as honest as she is. There were many stories in this mem that I was unaware of. I had no idea how controlling Sonny was and how he had her sign a contract that gave her no rights. Cher was extremely strong for being able to remove herself from that situation. There were only two things that affected my reading of this novel - 1) the memoir ends rather abruptly when Cher wants to begin her serious acting career and 2) the alternating of narration between Cher and Stephanie J Block. It caused a bit of an issue within my brain. That being said I cannot wait to read part two.
Harlem Rhapsody by Victoria Christopher Murray
4.0
Author: Victoria Christopher Murray
Started: January 2, 2025
Finished: January 3, 2025
Publication Date: February 4, 2025
Format: Digital
Genre: Historical Fiction
In Washington DC, Jessie Redman Faust takes on the job of literary editor for The Crisis, a magazine headed by Dr. W.E.B. DuBois. During her tenure there, she must deal with her relationship with W.E.B, her mother's disapproval, and writing her own novel. As literary editor, Faust helps discover some of the premier Black writers of the Harlem Renaissance.
Once again, I was introduced to a woman who was important to the history of America through reading. I had never heard of Jessie Redman Faust or the way she changed the landscape of literature. She introduced the world to Langston Hughes, amongst other wonderful writers. This story did not paint Dr. DuBois in a positive light for me. He seemed egotistical and hurtful, especially when it came to Jessie's feelings. This book was well-written, and enjoyable, and tells the story of the Harlem Renaissance and the woman who started it.
Started: January 2, 2025
Finished: January 3, 2025
Publication Date: February 4, 2025
Format: Digital
Genre: Historical Fiction
In Washington DC, Jessie Redman Faust takes on the job of literary editor for The Crisis, a magazine headed by Dr. W.E.B. DuBois. During her tenure there, she must deal with her relationship with W.E.B, her mother's disapproval, and writing her own novel. As literary editor, Faust helps discover some of the premier Black writers of the Harlem Renaissance.
Once again, I was introduced to a woman who was important to the history of America through reading. I had never heard of Jessie Redman Faust or the way she changed the landscape of literature. She introduced the world to Langston Hughes, amongst other wonderful writers. This story did not paint Dr. DuBois in a positive light for me. He seemed egotistical and hurtful, especially when it came to Jessie's feelings. This book was well-written, and enjoyable, and tells the story of the Harlem Renaissance and the woman who started it.