A Darker Shade of Magic by V. E. Schwab
I love creative fantasies with rich, unique world building. In A Darker Shade of Magic V. E. Schwab brings that to the table. In the story, there are parallel worlds which are each very different, but have one thing in common: they each have a London. There are four Londons: White, Grey, Red, and Black. There used […]
Off The Grid by C.J. Box – One of His Best
Are you a C.J. Box fan? If so, you are in for a treat. Off The Grid is a great story and probably the best Box ever. There is a lot going on. The Governor asks Joe Picket to investigate some unusual activities. One of Joe’s daughters is in danger and no one knows it. […]
The Black Duck by Janet Taylor Lisle
The 18th amendment was the constitutional ban of the sale, manufacture and distribution (but not the consumption) of alcohol, also known as Prohibition, in the United States between 1920 and 1933. It was hoped that Prohibition would reduce crime, but it actually increased crime and gang activity in many places. This book is a fictionalized […]
How Judy Got Her Grove Back – Betrayed by Lisa Scottoline
Betrayed begins with Judy Carrier in a funk. Judy is an associate attorney at the all women’s law firm of Rosato and Associates. Her boss, Benedetta Rosato, has dumped a large number of cases on Judy. Judy doesn’t feel good about these new cases, but doesn’t feel she has any say in the matter. Judy worries that […]
The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare
The Witch of Blackbird Pond takes place in 1687, well before the idea of the colonies uniting to form one independent country took root. Even so, there is plenty of tension and trouble brewing between England and the Puritans as to who will rule the Connecticut Colony. Kit Tyler lives on her wealthy grandfather’s slave […]
Blood of the Four by Christopher Golden and Tim Lebbon
In many ways, Blood of the Four is an amazing story. There are Four gods buried below the city. The priesthood protects and grows powerful from their magic. The monarchy is descended from the Four and the blood of the gods flows in their veins. A mad queen wants all of the magic for herself. […]