Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
If You Like: Mysteries, Romance, Christian Fiction
Similar to: Nicholas Sparks novels
Ages: 13-100
In the second book of The Deadly Reunions Series, Serena, a medical examiner, has received a package. Ever since receiving the package from her friend Jillian, who disappeared years ago, bad things have been happening to her. Serena's house is broken into while she's sleeping, her purse is almost snatched off her arm causing her to nearly be hit by a car, and she finds herself in the middle of a serial killer's game.
Luckily Serena has a good team on her side that includes some police and detective friends and coworkers, Colton, Katie, Hunter, Paul, and Dominic. Dominic is the brother of Serena's best friend, Alexia, and Serena finds herself falling for him. Dominic feels the same way about Serena, but can he protect her from the serial killers threat? What secrets are in the package that Jillian said not to open unless she was dead?
Lynette Eason has a way of writing that lets you know she's a Christian author without throwing it in your face. Her books are more appopriate for younger readers because she's a Christian author and she keeps it PG-13.
Although I did really enjoy this book, I found it very predictable. It was almost an exact replica of the first book in this series, which kind of detours me from reading other works by Lynette Eason. Still, there is a sense of mystery from this book that makes me want to read the third book to see how the ongoing story finishes out.
Monday, July 29, 2013
Thursday, July 25, 2013
All I Need by Susane Colasanti
Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
If You Like: Teen romance
Similar to: Sarah Dessen novels, Elizabeth Scott novels
Ages: 13-25
This book was a quick read, but it felt like a million books I've read before. Sometimes that can be a good thing, but in the majority of this book Skye and Seth weren't together, and I like reading the super cheesy happy stuff rather than real life.
Skye and Seth meet during their summer vacation. They feel an instant connection even from all the way across the beach. They spend two wonderful days together, but on the day when they're supposed to say goodbye, Seth doesn't show up. Both Skye and Seth think about each other all year until they finally find each other again during their next summer vacation. They spend the best two weeks of their lives together, and this time they make plans to spend the year alternating visits to one another. They realize that it is harder than they thought it would be. Do Skye and Seth have what it takes to make their long distance relationship work? Is love really all you need?
I don't really care for Colasanti's alternating voice style, but maybe some people love that. I end up forgetting who is telling the story. I loved how much the character's were in love with each other, and I loved their connection. This book covers how hard it can be to be in a long distance relationship with the person you're meant to spend the rest of your life with.
If You Like: Teen romance
Similar to: Sarah Dessen novels, Elizabeth Scott novels
Ages: 13-25
This book was a quick read, but it felt like a million books I've read before. Sometimes that can be a good thing, but in the majority of this book Skye and Seth weren't together, and I like reading the super cheesy happy stuff rather than real life.
Skye and Seth meet during their summer vacation. They feel an instant connection even from all the way across the beach. They spend two wonderful days together, but on the day when they're supposed to say goodbye, Seth doesn't show up. Both Skye and Seth think about each other all year until they finally find each other again during their next summer vacation. They spend the best two weeks of their lives together, and this time they make plans to spend the year alternating visits to one another. They realize that it is harder than they thought it would be. Do Skye and Seth have what it takes to make their long distance relationship work? Is love really all you need?
I don't really care for Colasanti's alternating voice style, but maybe some people love that. I end up forgetting who is telling the story. I loved how much the character's were in love with each other, and I loved their connection. This book covers how hard it can be to be in a long distance relationship with the person you're meant to spend the rest of your life with.
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
The Lost Summer by Kathryn Williams
Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
If You Like: Coming of age, teen fiction, summer books, camp stories
Similar to: Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants Series, Elizabeth Scott books, especially Between Here and Forever
Ages: 13-25
Camp has always been a place where Helena felt at home. It has always been a time to be a kid and hang out with her best friend, Katie Bell. This year is Helena's first year as a camp counselor, but because of Katie Bell's birthday being three months short of the cutoff date, Katie Bell is forced to be a camper instead of a counselor. Helena is sure that nothing will change their friendship because of it, but she finds herself growing up and growing apart from Katie Bell. She now hangs out with the other counselors, and the boys from a nearby camp, Brownstone, while Katie Bell is still doing the same "childish" things she did last year. Can Katie Bell and Helena still be friends, or have they just grown too far apart?
In this coming of age novel about a girl on the verge of adulthood, Helena learns what it means to grow up and become an adult. She learns about relationships, love, friendship, and responsibility. Helena finds that everything in life isn't as easy or as perfect as it had always seemed.
I liked this book, and it reminded me of simpler times from my life. The ending came out of nowhere, which was a bit strange, and completely changed the whole book, but I wasn't disappointed. This is a good teen read for anyone leaving their high school years behind, and moving forward into adulthood.
If You Like: Coming of age, teen fiction, summer books, camp stories
Similar to: Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants Series, Elizabeth Scott books, especially Between Here and Forever
Ages: 13-25
Camp has always been a place where Helena felt at home. It has always been a time to be a kid and hang out with her best friend, Katie Bell. This year is Helena's first year as a camp counselor, but because of Katie Bell's birthday being three months short of the cutoff date, Katie Bell is forced to be a camper instead of a counselor. Helena is sure that nothing will change their friendship because of it, but she finds herself growing up and growing apart from Katie Bell. She now hangs out with the other counselors, and the boys from a nearby camp, Brownstone, while Katie Bell is still doing the same "childish" things she did last year. Can Katie Bell and Helena still be friends, or have they just grown too far apart?
In this coming of age novel about a girl on the verge of adulthood, Helena learns what it means to grow up and become an adult. She learns about relationships, love, friendship, and responsibility. Helena finds that everything in life isn't as easy or as perfect as it had always seemed.
I liked this book, and it reminded me of simpler times from my life. The ending came out of nowhere, which was a bit strange, and completely changed the whole book, but I wasn't disappointed. This is a good teen read for anyone leaving their high school years behind, and moving forward into adulthood.
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