Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
If You Like: Romance, Finding Yourself Novels
Similar to: Sweet Home Alabama
Ages: 13-100
After having read The Bookshop on the Corner by Jenny Colgan, I was looking for another sweet and cheesy romance book. This book isn't what I was looking for exactly, but it was still a pleasant book. I felt like it was more about finding yourself and getting back to your roots rather than romance. There were still a few bits of romance to satisfy your cravings, but I just wanted something a littler more.
Ever since Flora's mom passed away, she has lived in London as a lawyer. She comes from a background in Scotland where her father and brothers farm their family owned land and their mother used to cook everything before she passed away. A client, Colton, owns a property in Flora's hometown and recruits Flora to help him get the locals to like him.
Flora comes back to the home she grew up in and finds that her father and brother's need her more than she ever expected. Add in some delicious descriptions of food, a cute dog, and a couple of romances and you have yourself a complete feel good novel.
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
A Whole New World by Liz Braswell
Rating: 0 out of 5 stars
If You Like: Aladdin, but have never read any other fiction novel, maybe
Similar to: Aladdin
Ages: 13-40
If I could give this book zero stars, I would. I got about 7/8 of the way through this book and finally gave up. I'm not a quitter, and have read many awful books all of the way through in hopes that the ending would redeem the whole book. That is actually why I didn't give up sooner. I fully expected it to just get better, but it never did.
I have always loved the Disney movie, Aladdin, so finding out there was a whole series of Disney stories with a twist made my heart happy. The book started out just like the story I grew up with, and I was looking forward to seeing some changes, but the story was long and drug out and not interesting or face paced. I guess it just goes to show that if it isn't broken, maybe we shouldn't try to fix it.
Because I disliked this book so much, I decided to remove the other books in the Twisted Tale series from my to read list.
If You Like: Aladdin, but have never read any other fiction novel, maybe
Similar to: Aladdin
Ages: 13-40
If I could give this book zero stars, I would. I got about 7/8 of the way through this book and finally gave up. I'm not a quitter, and have read many awful books all of the way through in hopes that the ending would redeem the whole book. That is actually why I didn't give up sooner. I fully expected it to just get better, but it never did.
I have always loved the Disney movie, Aladdin, so finding out there was a whole series of Disney stories with a twist made my heart happy. The book started out just like the story I grew up with, and I was looking forward to seeing some changes, but the story was long and drug out and not interesting or face paced. I guess it just goes to show that if it isn't broken, maybe we shouldn't try to fix it.
Because I disliked this book so much, I decided to remove the other books in the Twisted Tale series from my to read list.
I'll Be Your Blue Sky by Marisa de los Santos
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
If You Like: Romance, Mystery, Feel Good Books
Similar To: Hallmark movies
Ages: 13-100
This book is a wonderful book filled with mystery and romance. It was fast paced and so interesting. I definitely recommend it to anyone who loves a feel good book. The only now found out this is the third book in a series. It works well as a standalone novel, but I wish I had read the other two first just to know all of the stories leading up to this one.
Clare is about to marry a man that she isn't sure is the one. She takes a walk before her wedding and meets a wise old woman named Edith who influences her to follow her heart. Clare ends up breaking up with her fiance.
Shortly after Clare calls of the wedding, she learns that Edith has passed away and left her a house called The Blue Sky House. Clare needs a change, so she plans to stay at the house and starts to uncover the real story of Edith's life and The Blue Sky House. She rounds up her handsome best friend, Dev, and they get swept up in a wonderful mystery.
This book alternates between the present while Clare is finding out the story of Edith's past, and the past, as Edith's story is unfolding. Sometimes you find something unexpected that was right in front of you all along.
Uninvited Bible Study by Lysa Turkeurst
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
If You Like: Growing in your Christian Faith, especially if you're a woman
Similar To: The Armor of God Study by Priscilla Shirrer
Do you see a photo of friends hanging out on Facebook and realize you weren't invited to the party? Does it instantly ruin your whole day and make you feel left out, lonely, abandoned, and unloved? Maybe you haven't experienced that exact situation, but you've found yourself feeling any of those ways at some point in your life. This bible study addresses many of the insecurities we face as humans, and how to seek God for happiness and fulfillment rather than looking for it in all of the wrong places and repeating the hurt all over again. It helps us to live loved by knowing our identity is in Christ rather than the world.
If You Like: Growing in your Christian Faith, especially if you're a woman
Similar To: The Armor of God Study by Priscilla Shirrer
Do you see a photo of friends hanging out on Facebook and realize you weren't invited to the party? Does it instantly ruin your whole day and make you feel left out, lonely, abandoned, and unloved? Maybe you haven't experienced that exact situation, but you've found yourself feeling any of those ways at some point in your life. This bible study addresses many of the insecurities we face as humans, and how to seek God for happiness and fulfillment rather than looking for it in all of the wrong places and repeating the hurt all over again. It helps us to live loved by knowing our identity is in Christ rather than the world.
Landline by Rainbow Rowell
Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
If You Like: Time Travel, Romance
Similar To: Time Traveler's Wife, The Status Of All Things
Ages: 13-100
This book fully had the potential to be a good one. A phone that allows you to travel time and speak to someone from your past? How cool is that? Unfortunately it fell short for me. I was bored and this book felt like it was much longer than it should have been. If it had been a shorter, less drawn out story, I believe I would have enjoyed it more. I appreciate the concept of the story and enjoyed some parts, so I wouldn't consider it a total loss, but it won't be making it on my all time favorites list.
If You Like: Time Travel, Romance
Similar To: Time Traveler's Wife, The Status Of All Things
Ages: 13-100
This book fully had the potential to be a good one. A phone that allows you to travel time and speak to someone from your past? How cool is that? Unfortunately it fell short for me. I was bored and this book felt like it was much longer than it should have been. If it had been a shorter, less drawn out story, I believe I would have enjoyed it more. I appreciate the concept of the story and enjoyed some parts, so I wouldn't consider it a total loss, but it won't be making it on my all time favorites list.
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