Book Review: Something Strange and Deadly - Susan Dennard

Borrowed Review Copy from the Library

I’m just going to briefly review this book because I no longer have it in front of me to give an in depth review.  Sorry!!  But it had to be returned to the library today!  Anyway, what we have here are zombies, a necromancer, a strong willed girl, a missing brother, a cute felon, an evil spirit, a clueless mother and a rich suitor.  Sound interesting yet?  It is the first in a trilogy and so good!  Eleanor is our strong willed female who is determined to find her brother and her own path in life even as she tries to please her mother and other’s of the upper class.  Through her determination to find her brother, she encounters Daniel (cute felon) who is working with a group trying to save Philadelphia from the Dead.  There are lots of mysteries and dangerous situations and while some of it is solved, there is still plenty to look forward to in future books!  And I for one, can't wait!

Waiting on Wednesday (5)

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Breaking The Spine that highlights upcoming books that you are excited to read! This week, I am highlighting the book The Madness Underneath by Maureen Johnson which is the second book in her Shades of London series.  The first one, The Name of the Star was excellent.  It was a little creepy but was also lots of fun and included a nice romance.  So if you haven't read that one, do!  And just check out the cover for #2, it looks so sinister and scary....I can't wait for it to come out March 28.

Here is a synopsis of The Madness Underneath  from Goodreads:

When madness stalks the streets of London, no one is safe…

There’s a creepy new terror haunting modern-day London. Fresh from defeating a Jack the Ripper killer, Rory must put her new-found hunting skills to the test before all hell breaks loose…

But enemies are not always who you expect them to be and crazy times call for crazy solutions. A thrilling teen mystery.

Book Review: Age of Miracles - Karen Thompson Walker

Age of Miracles by Karen Thompson Walker

Publisher: Random House

Review Copy: :NetGalley

This was such an interesting novel.  Short, yet full of depth and not what I was expecting at all.  Not in a bad way though, it was a lovely surprise to be unsure of how the book would go!

This is Julia’s story.   She’s a typical twelve year old whose world changes dramatically when the Earth’s rotation begins to slow.  Her voice is so genuine and true for the experiences she was going through at that age.  For while she is worried about the changes in her world, she also has typical teenage worries.  She misses her best friend, hates the bust stop, has a crush, wants a bra; all things typical of a twelve year old girl.  But there are bigger issues as well as we watch the slowing change people, including her parents.  Plants and animals begin to die, there are disagreements over how to keep the new time and hunger also becomes a point of concern.  As we see this through Julia’s eyes we begin to love her and ache for her when life reveals some big truths. 

This book has such a fascinating premise that left me thinking about many things after I had finished.  It is labeled as adult science fiction but it is so much more than that.  It’s an amazing story full of hope and despair, family and friendship, love and hate.  I recommend it to all.