Originally published in Library Journal, February 2020. Based on the incredible true story of her mother's life, Abriel's novel set during and immediately following WWII is both moving and captivating. Jewish teenagers in Budapest, Vera and Edith, narrowly escape from the cattle car headed to Auschwitz, carrying both of their mothers. Believing their parents and… Continue reading The Light After the War by Anita Abriel
Tag: New Beginnings
Broken Beautiful Hearts by Kami Garcia
Holy Romance Novel, Batman! This one is going to the top of my YA romance favorites list! This is the first of Kami Garcia's novels that I have read, but I am now kicking myself for not reading her other ones already! You probably hear this a lot, but I literally couldn't put this book… Continue reading Broken Beautiful Hearts by Kami Garcia
Crisis Shot by Janice Cantore
Thank you to Tyndale House Publishers for providing me with a review copy of Crisis Shot by Janice Cantore. The first installment in The Line of Duty series, Crisis Shot, will be released on September 5, 2017 in paperback form. Having served as a Long Beach police officer herself, author Janice Cantore's writing is authentic based upon her own… Continue reading Crisis Shot by Janice Cantore
Falling by Jane Green
Falling will be released on July 19, 2016 by Penguin Publishing Group. I've been a fan of Jane Green's quick witted humor and true-to-life family drama ever since reading one of her early novels, Jemima J. Falling is sure to be a summer hit, and a great beach read. This story was engaging, romantic, and… Continue reading Falling by Jane Green
Saint Anything by Sarah Dessen
Saint Anything is a YA novel which is set to be published on May 5, 2015. First off, this book didn't read like a typical YA novel, with some of the same overused themes. More than anything, it is a story of family relationships and resilience in times of great stress, grief, and heartbreak. While… Continue reading Saint Anything by Sarah Dessen
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