The Secrets of Lily Graves

The Secrets of Lily Graves
edelweiss
Balzer & Bray
for review
stand alone
May 13

Lily Graves has some secrets . Sarah is her best friend, and she knows some of them. She and her family own and work the mortuary in the town. Her mother Ruth is dating the sheriff.

Lily is goth looking all the time. She gets into a fight with Erin. Erin is popular, and she ends up dead. Lily is trying to solve the murder.

Many secrets come to light, and many people aren't as they seem. Also the boy who likes Lily and Erin is keeping secrets too.

This is a cute mystery, and loved the family. I did try to figure out who murdered Erin. I loved that she was sarcastic about normal, but she wasn't mean about it.

Book Review= C

Thanks so much to Harper Teen for the book and this is my Honest Review

Free to fall book review & Giveaway

Free to Fall
Harper teen
for review
stand alone
May 13

Rory lives by her Lux . She gets into this prestigious Thedan Academy  , and she finds out that her mother went there also. She also finds out that her mom has some secrets. The school has a partnership with Gnosis.

She gets to the school, and meets North ( a townie) and her room mate is Hershey. Her Lux is still making the many choices for her through out the day. North is a townie who works at the local coffee shop, and helps a local band.

Rory also gets an initiation into a secret club at the school. Through out the book -- Milton's Paradise is brought up , along with free will , choice, and doubt. Rory has to make some tough choices and some secrets come to light.

This book was better than I thought it would be. It also made me realize that having something in your hands is an addiction. I admit that I don't play games on Facebook because I know that they can become addictive. I know because I love to play Tetris . I also know with social media and being online can cause a disconnect in relationships. My kids don't have cell phones , nor are they on social media. My kids also have an online time on the computer. I also DON'T always share everything that's really going on here. This book was good because I can see this happening with cell phones & apps.

Book Review= B

Thanks so much to Harper Teen and this is my honest review





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Rebel

Rebel
edelweiss
for review
2nd in series
Harper Teen
May 13

Wren and Callum are on the run. They end up finding reservation of reboots. Wren is easily accepted as a leader for her time of 178. Callum being a 22 still isn't with the other groups. He is still very tech savvy. Addie is still Wen's best friend.  At the reservation, she see's someone she knew from before.

Wren and Callum are telling about what is happening in their own chapters. This book has many twists and turns. Things aren't what they seem at the reservation. Also Wren and Callum also are having some relationship issues.

This book had it all and many twists and turns. I loved that there were stolen moments among the fighting times. Addie was the comic relief but she also touched upon a deep topic that needed to be addressed. Callum and Wren are the cutest , strongest couple. I love that they were strong, and smart by themselves. They did have their moments. This was a great addition to the series.

Book Review= B+

Thanks so much to Harper Teen and this is my Honest Review

Blue Notes

Blue Notes
Gallery
stand alone
edelweiss
May 6


This is my first time reading this author and not writing  with someone else. I enjoyed the first part of the book and the romance between them. The middle lagged a bit , but they both weren't forthcoming with their secrets. They both changed during the book,and both made peace with their pasts. My only quibble with the book is that a billionaire playboy is able to redeem a college virginal girl. I also noticed that this took place in New Orleans . I also enjoyed the sexy times.

Book Review = B

Thanks so much to Gallery and this is my Honest Review

Parenting Girls on the Autism spectrum

Parenting girls on the Autism Spectrum
Jessica Kingsley
stand alone
March 15
bought

I bought this book because 2 of girls have these traits, and are on the spectrum. This book done in a nice easy manner, and with stories , and ideas. Luckily I have been some of these things already. It was also to get some help for the future.

There were many websites mentioned and lots of ideas regarding this topic. I loved that this book was positive and helpful to me as a parent raising girls. I am still learning lots about Autism , and Asperger's.

Book Review= B

Cover Lust #20-- Random Pretty covers

Aren't these covers so pretty ?? Many of these are on my wishlist :) What is your fave cover ??

After the End

After the End
Harper teen
edelweiss
1st in a series
for review
May 6

Juneau  lives with nature , and with her clan in Alaska. She believes that there has been a WWWIII . She goes off to find food , and when she comes back , the clan is gone. She also has some abilities , and she can be one with nature.

Miles finds some emails from his dad, and tries to find her. He wants to get back into his father good graces.

Juneau has used an oracle , and knows to be on the lookout for Miles. He finds her, and he has many questions for her. She knows that she is to travel with him. They slowly get to know one another, and there is slight attraction to each other.  Many secrets come to light, and many of them are having Juneau question her beliefs and her clan. Miles and Juneau do have a major disagreement.

This is my first time reading this author. I enjoyed the different point of views. I loved that they both grew and changed during the book. Juneau had the most changes and let downs . I didn't like the cliffhanger , but it ended at a good spot. Miles and his observations were spot on about her world. Juneau world was more cultish with their lack of information. Overall I enjoyed this world, and the characters. I want to see what happens with in the next book.

OMG Read this book

Book Review= B+

Thanks so much to harper Teen and this is my Honest Review