Whiskers Abroad: Ashi and Audrey's Adventures in Japan by Carrie Carter My rating: 5 of 5 stars Adorable Travel MemoirRight off the bat, I was impressed by the design of this book. The choices for layout and format were brilliant. They added to the adventure of the tale, especially with how the author and illustrator … Continue reading My Book Review of Whiskers Abroad: Ashi and Audrey’s Adventures in Japan
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My Book Review of Controller (Warmer collection)
Controller by Jesse Kellerman My rating: 3 of 5 stars Oddly DarkI understand the darkness of this tale... how it fits this series. Still, it is oddly out of place for me. It felt more "Twilight Zone" than "climate."I liked the vastly different approach of the writer because it's not the same take regurgitated. Yet, … Continue reading My Book Review of Controller (Warmer collection)
My Book Review of Ice Islands
Ice Islands by Humphrey Hawksley My rating: 4 of 5 stars Well Devised Political ThrillerPolitics is not my forte. I tend to align with Rake, the protagonist, feeling as though there are too many games and indecision based on personal agendas. Unlike Rake, I don't have the ability to read people enough to make quick … Continue reading My Book Review of Ice Islands
My Book Review of Boca Raton (Warmer collection)
Boca Raton by Lauren Groff My rating: 4 of 5 stars Disturbing and SurrealI think this short story did what it was meant to do - it confused my emotions while sort of tormenting my mind. The tale was like a disturbing dream about humanity and its effect on Earth painted into words that fit … Continue reading My Book Review of Boca Raton (Warmer collection)
My Book Review of Eleanor of Aquitaine: A Life From Beginning to End (Biographies of French Royalty)
Eleanor of Aquitaine: A Life From Beginning to End by Hourly History My rating: 5 of 5 stars Well written Questionable HistoryI love history. For every life that exists (doesn't necessarily mean human), there are at least as many stories to be told. Of course, one must be cautious with the sources because 1) truth … Continue reading My Book Review of Eleanor of Aquitaine: A Life From Beginning to End (Biographies of French Royalty)
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