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Nemo and the Surprise Party by Walt Disney Company My rating: 4 of 5 stars Cute Tale This was a fun book with the expected Disney illustrations. It is something children will enjoy and migrate to fondly as it is filled with well-known and loved characters. What I liked was that the characters all worked together. The parents let the
Read moreDeathbed of Roses by Katherine Hayton My rating: 5 of 5 stars Puts Cozy In Mustery Another great installment to this series. I enjoyed revisiting the characters as Willow finds yet another mischievous adventure her not-so-sleepy town. This time, we met new characters who helped us address some old prejudices and stereotypes. I really liked that the author doesn’t make
Read moreDesigning Fate by J.F. Garrard My rating: 5 of 5 stars Better Than Expected I knew this was going to be an interesting read, but it was better than I expected. The DNA manipulation was right up my alley, but the story woven by the author around that concept was great. It went beyond my hopes, which thrilled me. Initially,
Read moreResident Alien #0 by Peter Hogan My rating: 5 of 5 stars Interesting Plot I’ve never been big into comic books or graphic novels, but the older I get, the more I’m reading them. The storytelling is a unique and beautiful blend of art and words. Now, add in strained alien and a murder mystery… yep, I’m interested! LOL I’m
Read moreThe Unexplained Files: a sweary look at mysteries, UFOs, and conspiracies. (Unexplained Mysteries by Marc W Shako My rating: 5 of 5 stars A Sweary Funny Take On Serious Topics I’ve heard these stories before, but never quite like this. Marc W Shako brings new life to some favorite unexplained mysteries. I’m not sure I learned anything new, but it
Read moreWheel Power: self esteem books for preschoolers by Sigal Adler My rating: 3 of 5 stars Good Message This is a cute book with a lovely message for kids. The rhyming was fun and added to the story, but the illustrations really brought it to life. They were beautiful. I enjoyed the small lessons taught in the various things Wheel
Read moreIf the Fates Allow by Rainbow Rowell My rating: 4 of 5 stars Interesting Covid Christmas I thought this was a good representation of the covid era. This short story did a good job painting a picture of America during 2020 and 2021, especially during the holidays. This was an interesting read, but it felt incomplete. The first Christmas ended
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