This week's topic is books with honorifics in the title. I adore regency romance books, so this was a fun topic for me to visit
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Monday, July 14, 2025
Middle Grade Review: Isle of Ever
Days after her twelfth birthday, Everly "Benny" Benedict learns she's the heir to a fortune! But to collect the inheritance, she first has to play—and win—a game. Following clues that her ancestor left, Benny must locate a small island that vanished long ago, according to legend.
She has only two weeks to play the game and find the island. If she's successful, she'll break a two-hundred-year-old curse. If she fails, the fortune will be forfeited. And if she's not careful, she'll cross paths with someone else who is after the island's secrets, and who will stop at nothing to get them. Because, as it turns out, there's far more than a fortune at stake. - summary from publisher
She has only two weeks to play the game and find the island. If she's successful, she'll break a two-hundred-year-old curse. If she fails, the fortune will be forfeited. And if she's not careful, she'll cross paths with someone else who is after the island's secrets, and who will stop at nothing to get them. Because, as it turns out, there's far more than a fortune at stake. - summary from publisher
My Thoughts: I really loved this book. I loved how one letter changed Benny's life. I love how she experienced a new world - one with everything at her fingertips. I enjoyed watching her make friends and trying to figure out the clues. I loved exploring the town with them. I enjoyed the two timelines and the magic of everything. And that ending! I can't wait for book two to find out what happens next.
Why I Read It: The Author but also puzzle books
Cover Thoughts: Cute
Source: My Library
Library Recommendation: A must have book for your school and public library
Hand this book: to readers who like puzzles
** this is a middle grade book that reminds me of Jennifer Lynn Barnes' Inheritance Games
Saturday, July 12, 2025
Vacation Pictures: Grand Canyon (again)
This is the third time we've hiked into the Grand Canyon - and the second time Rim to Rim.
Here are some pictures:
The day before the hike
Dinner at the North Rim
Our waterfall lunch break
It was so pretty
The shadow picture
The scenery - always beautiful
Another view - around the bend
My Beat up Books
The steps for the first day of hiking
The hike was hard, but we did it. And I feel accomplished.
Friday, July 11, 2025
Graphic Novel Mini Review: Alanna
This is a graphic novel adaptation of a four book saga.
I loved these books. But clearly I read these before I started blogging here.
It's been a long time since I read this book, so I was very happy to read the adaptation.
It was just like I remember and the art was really fun.
If you have a chance to read it, I highly recommend it.
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Mini Review: I Can't Even
Julia's called home because her mother is dying (again). She leaves her two cats in the hands of her friends and returns home. She hasn't been home in years. she tends to avoid home since she got in a HUGE fight with her mother and she left for New York City.Then there is the matter of the stipulations of the will. Julia and her sisters have to live together for the entire summer. And we haven't even talked about the boy next door - Julia's first love.
My Thoughts: I really enjoyed this book - I loved the sisters and their relationship. I loved the surfing bits. There was so much drama in this book - especially with the horrible cousins. I admired Julia - how resilient she is after all the family secrets come to light. This is a great read for Hallmark watchers; it would make a great movie.
I would be happy reading two more books about the other sisters.
Cover Thoughts: Cute
Source: Purchased
Library Recommendations: Highly recommended for your romance collection
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Picture Book Wednesday: Lily's Dream
Lily is a fairy who's having a hard time learning how to fly. She's trying so hard, but nothing is working. She discovers a fairy house and forms a friendship with a human that just might help.
The illustrations in this book are stunning. I loved the friendship building and the trust moments. I especially loved the author's note where she talked about friendship and mutual respect.
* this book was sent for review
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Top Ten Tuesday: Re-Reads for the first time
This week's topic is books we wish we could read again for the first time because they were just that good.
This amazing series
This book was perfect
This intense series
Bridgerton series!
All of Sarah's books
A favorite from my teen years
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