I am sharing a spotlight today on The Vengeance of Samuel Val. Set during WWII, this fantastic historical fiction will be a fall favorite! Blurb of Samuel Val: Samuel Val is blessed with a loving family and a tight-knit community in his Jewish village of Khruvina. He dreams of becoming Khruvina’s Rabbi, but his dreams…

Toby and the Silver Blood Witches ~A Review~
This year, during BBNYA, we had so many great books. It was hard to choose a favorite among the many that we read. But Toby and the Silver Blood Witches was over the top fantastic! I loved it! Perfect for younger readers, and younger at-heart readers, this is a story that will resonate for all.…

IREX ~A Book Review~
Happy January, dear readers! We are working through another fabulous month, with so many great reads waiting for us this year. I am sharing a new book review, which is part of the blog tour from The Write Reads. I am going to say this before diving into the review of Irex … GET THE…

Blog Tour: The Urban Boys
Good afternoon all! Today, I am going to be talking about The Urban Boys. But, before I dive into my review, there are a few things that I wanted to share. Everyone reads a book differently, and this one struck me differently. I hope that you will get a copy of this book, and form…

What is lurking in the Dread Wood?
I am back with a new book review! Dread Wood was one of my favorites of the year. If you are ready for a fun read, then you are going to want to read this book! I am looking forward to sharing this one with my boys. When four students of Dread Wood are given…

The Book of Uriel ~A Book Review~
The Book of Uriel is quite different from any other World War II novel I have ever read. Told from the perspective of ten-year-old Uriel, a young boy who is mute, this story takes on a different feel and vibe. Oh my goodness! What a book! This story has some dark moments, but there are…

The Cousins: Be Careful What You Wish For..
It is time for another review, The Cousins, albeit a little late (sorry). This year has been flying by, and it seems that finding time to actually write the review is harder to find! No family is ever perfect, but there are some that seem more dysfunctional than others. Cue, the Story family. Some family…

Riddle Me This, Riddle Me That..
What is The Inheritance Games? When it comes to games, some are just that – games. But for some, like the inheritance game, riddles can lead to important information, and maybe an entire fortune! Avery is a normal girl, living in very not normal conditions. She excels in school but is living in her car…

Ship of Shadows ~A Book Review~
The Ship of Shadows is a new release, full of adventure! Read on to get my review and the excerpt from Goodreads. The Write Reads arranged this tour, and I was happy to be able to participate! This is a great book for young adult readers! Goodreads Excerpt on Ship of Shadows: Aleja whiles away…

Catalyst ~First Chapter Review~
First Chapter Review of Catalyst: So I decided to do a first chapter review of this book for a couple of reasons. I have been slammed with trying to get through my reading list, and keep up with kids and life in general. As Catalyst starts out, there is just enough to peak your interest,…