Review: One Golden Summer

 

* The sequel to Every Summer After *

Alice and her grandmother are heading to the lake for the summer. They spent the summer there half a life-time ago. It was at the lake where Alice snapped that picture of three teens on a yellow boat. That's the photo that changed her life by jump starting her photography career.

Now she's having second thoughts about her career. She's been working too much. She's annoyed at her most recent job where they wanted real women and then asked her to edit them. She needs to reset her life. This trip could be the answer; she could get her life back again.

My Thoughts: This was a great sequel; I loved it. It was great to see more of Charlie. I loved Charlie and Nan together. They were adorable. I love the idea of summer on the lake with no rules. I love that idea. I love that Alice made list of what she would do if she was brave and carefree. I love the Charlie found the list and helped her achieve her goals. I loved how Alice took back her photography. A fantastic summer romance. 

Cover Thoughts: Cute

Source: My Library

Library Recommendation: Highly recommended for your romance 

Review: You with a View

 

Noelle is reeling from the loss of her grandmother. She's unemployed and living at home with her parents. She used to love taking pictures, but she's lost her confidence. When she learns that her grandmother had a secret life before her marriage, she's curious. She has a photograph. In a hail mary, she posts a video on TikTok.

To her surprise, she learns that the man in the photograph is the grandfather of her high school nemesis. She learns that her grandmother was engaged and planned a road trip honeymoon. With nothing on the horizon, she decides to follow the trail. The grandfather, Paul, and her nemesis Theo are all traveling together. What could go wrong?

My Thoughts: I really enjoyed this book. I felt for Noelle and for the loss of her grandmother. I was close to my grandmother too. I loved her conversations with Paul. The banter between Theo and Noelle. The social media aspects were fun. I loved the conversations about photography and how Noelle found her confidence again. I had heard great things about this book, and I wasn't disappointed. 

Cover Thoughts: Adorable

Source: Purchased

Library Recommendation: A great romance for new adult readers. 

Review: When We Go Missing

 

What if you found evidence of a crime, but no one believed you?

Seventeen-year-old Willow always has a camera around her neck. She volunteers as a photographer at Finding Home animal shelter. When Willow stumbles upon a lost camera memory card, it’s filled with hundreds of photos of teenage girls. Some are smiling, others unaware, and a few seem terrified.

The police tell her taking photos in public isn’t a crime. But Willow can’t seem to let it go, especially after she finds her own photo on the card. Willow teams up with new volunteer Dare to figure out what happened to the girls. - Summary from the publisher

My Thoughts: I really loved this book. It's creepy and had me turning the pages. Although I did have to stop when it got too close to bedtime, so I wouldn't have nightmares. I loved the time at the shelter with the animals and watching the behind-the-scenes moments. I felt bad for Dare for what he went through (and I'm still coming to terms with it.) I feel for Willow with her home life situation. This book was so fantastic.

Cover Thoughts: Eye-catching

Source: My Library

Why I read this book: The author

Library Recommendation: Highly recommended for your school and public library

Hand this book to: thriller readers and animal lovers

* There is an animal death, which happens before the story takes place.

Nonfiction Review: A Meerkat Diary

 

Suzi Eszterhas shares her journey as a photographer of wildlife. She's sharing photos and moments of her day. 

There's a lot of information here and amazing photographs. I love how Suzi and her team followed one family and watched the pups. I learned how they spend their day - eating and looking for food and playing. I love how Suzi and her team gave the pups nicknames. The pictures are so cute! There were some moments of danger and some moments of aww. 

If you like animals, this is on you won't want to miss. 

Library Recommendation: A must have book for your public and school library