Abby was shocked to learn that Ava and Olivia are attending Saddlehill Academy. They seem excited to befriend her and happy to join the team. But things might not be all that they seem.Abby's too busy worrying about her grades to deal with more team drama. If her grades don't improve in the next few weeks, her father will pull her from the riding team. Abby will be devastated if that happens, especially as she's waiting for word on the clinic from Sasha Silvers and Heather Fox.
Monday, June 24, 2024
Middle Grade Review: Perfect Revenge
Sunday, June 23, 2024
TBR Check-in: Spring
Saturday, June 22, 2024
Picture Book Review: A Mind of Her Own
Friday, June 21, 2024
Cozy Review: Chain of Pearls
* First book in a new series *
The last thing she wants is to dig up the past…
When the body of a celebrated journalist is fished from the Edgartown Harbor, the official report rules his death accidental. But why was he alone on a senator’s yacht during a nor’easter? That’s only the first question London-based lawyer Kyra Gibson has when she arrives on the idyllic island of Martha’s Vineyard to settle her estranged father’s affairs.
She’s not looking for closure. She’s not seen him in decades since he left her with her aunt following her mother’s death. But as Kyra delves deeper into her father’s life, she learns he had many regrets and wasn’t as retired as she believed. The more Kyra discovers, the more questions she has. With the help of world-weary detective, Tarek Collins, they uncover a web of intrigue and corruption involving a powerful senator, a dubious energy company, and brutal murder.
As they chase down clues, Kyra and Tarek flirt with danger and race against time to solve the murders and uncover the dark secrets lurking beneath Martha’s Vineyard’s picturesque façade of old money wealth and privilege. - Summary from the publisher
My Thoughts: I really enjoyed this start of a new series. I've visited Martha's Vineyard before, I've heard of a few places. I really liked Kyra's neighbors - Grace and Charlie. I enjoyed Krya and how she started finding a home on the island. I enjoyed the dynamics of the islanders and the outsiders. I felt bad that Kyra and her father never got the chance to reconnect. I'm looking forward to the next book from this debut author.
Cover Thoughts: This is a cozy story, but it has the cover of a thriller
Source: Book sent for a blog tour
Library Recommendation: A great book for your public library
Thursday, June 20, 2024
Picture Book Review: Summer Books
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Top Ten Tuesday: Summer TBR
This week's topic is all about the summer TBR - which for me is books coming out July and August. Summer is stressful for me because of my job, so it could be time for lots of reading or not much reading depending.
Middle Grade:
Graphic Novels:
Any of these on your list too?
Monday, June 17, 2024
Middle Grade Review: Medusa
When Ava deals with a bully at school, her mom decides it's time for her and her brother to attend boarding school. Suddenly they are both whisked off Venice. There, they learn they are descendants of Greek monsters, not heroes.Ava's thriving at the school. All her knowledge of mythology has paid off. Now she's getting more praise than her brother. But all that changes when she meets the goddess Athena.The Accademia isn't quite what it seems. When someone threatens Ava's friend, she's ready to cause a scene. But could protecting her friend get her expelled?