Loose Ends by Terri Reid
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Loose Ends was a neat paranormal mystery series starter. I enjoyed the unusual aspects of Mary's ability. I don't think I've read another book where the person who can see ghosts is also able to interact with them the way that she does (no spoilers). As the first in a series, it was pretty short but still had a good mystery to solve. I might just come back to read more of the life of Mary O'Reilly one day.

Dragons have arrived to the story!! Kezari is such a great character and although we don't learn a ton about her in this book, I know that we will learn a great deal in the next. The story this time focuses on Aris, a life mage who's part elf part dryad, and Selia, a strong teacher mage. The tension that builds up in this book leading up to the grand finale was so intense! Can't wait to continue such an amazing story in the Awakening!

I adore turtles! They are one of my favorite animals. So when I saw this picture cross my desk multiple times this summer, I thought I should check it out. It's a cute little story about a sea turtle who overcomes her fear of following the other turtles into the sea. Very cute and quick read. I loved the illustrations! Great for elementary classroom shelves too.

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A great nonfiction read that shows just how important it is for kids to get outdoor free time to play and use their imaginations. I really learned a lot reading this eye opening book. The number of kids that are becoming weaker and having more problems with health due to lack of outdoors time is truly sad. I remember spending a LOT of time outdoors as a kid. Growing up running around my backyard making up elaborate play schemes.

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Wow, this thriller was quite the mystery! I really enjoyed trying to figure out whether or not Clare was actually going crazy seeing ghosts or if they were actually there. It was pretty convincing the way the story is told that you believe the ghosts are really there right along with Clare.

The way that the history of Riven House unfolded alongside Clare‘s personal journey kept me hooked through to the very end.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I enjoyed this graphic novel about twins! A great story for middle schoolers about middle schoolers. I loved getting to know these twin sisters and will absolutely be reading the 2nd book in the series. I appreciate a well done book for kids that can even pull me in as a young adult. Quite an enjoyable read for me.

🥰 This book might just be my absolute favorite from the series. The worry and anxiety of Ralan is how I feel I live my day to day life. I felt like I was seen and understood reading his story. It resonates with me on such a level that when we get to his happy scenes I feel extremely giddy and excited. I have felt this happy from the ending of a book as I do today. I adore Ralan‘s energy and attitude, how great a father he is to young Eri, and

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Did not enjoy this audiobook at all. All the characters were annoying and whiny, especially the parents. I just stayed annoyed at them the whole time.
I loved the idea of the story. I just don‘t think that this author did a good job sharing it. Or maybe it was a good book, and I just couldn‘t get past all the whining and the nonsense.
I especially did not like how the rape of a 14 yr was in detail. Less detail could‘ve alluded to it.

Delbin and Inona don‘t have as big a story as the rest, but the work they do together in such a short amount of time will greatly alter the evil plans of the bad guy 😆 I wish I had some more time with them, oh well!

I also really enjoyed the short story at the end of this book. It was really good and I would love to see it expanded upon in its own book(s)📕

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This story felt very YA-esque to me, which is okay, but I didn't particularly find it to be super entertaining. I found it to be kind of boring for more than half the book. It wasn't until the end that some thrill was introduced to the plot. I don't know if it's how the story was told or the writing style, but it just wasn't as entertaining as other thrillers I've read. I also really didn't care for the ending either (poor Alex).

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🤯 Wow what an ending. I enjoyed listening to the audiobook. The readers did a splendid job. The book cover is so pretty! I didn't read what this book was about before jumping in. I just saw that it was pretty popular at my library and online. I'm glad I gave it a chance. I love how thrilling and suspenseful this story is; it's beautifully written.

Showing love for Book 2 ❤️❤️❤️ I could feel the changes in this book as the authors writing improved. Lyr's connection with his daughter growing stronger was heartwarming. I enjoyed reading about his relationship with Meli as he believed he would never find another soulbond. As for Meli, I Ioved how much she began to open up as a person the longer she stays in Moranaia. Seeing her grow stronger and more brazen was truly inspiring.

Book #1 in A Return of the Elves series, I love this book. I would say that my favorite part is the soul bond between Kai and Arlyn, but really the whole story is my favorite. Arlyn finding her father and him accepting her into the family was heartwarming. The introduction of Kai and Arlyn's bond is so sweet in this first book. War on the rise? Maybe. Future king who is a Seer? Really cool.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Another book from the growing Meet The Wild Things series. As always, I love the art style from the Roccos; and I‘ve learned some neat things about another animal. Axolotls have been pretty popular recently so this would make a great for kids who love axolotls and want to learn more about them.

I‘m a little late making a review for this jaw dropping book. Some parts of it were hard to get through, some parts were absolutely unbelievable, yet I did believe them. There were so many specific details that I couldn‘t see how they‘d possibly be made up. It‘s a truly heartbreaking read that made me gasp in horror a few times. Reading the life of Jeannette makes me so thankful for the life I‘ve lived.

My public library got a new book about cats and I love it!! 😻 🐈 Great illustrations by Andrew Beckett and Simon Treadwell. When the time comes for me to get a new cat I really want either a Maine coon or a Norwegian forest cat. They are so beautiful 😍 I also thought the Dragon Li was pretty cool, but I currently have a Toyger (Leo) who has a similar look. I also have a bengal (Ivy)!!
QOTD: Which cat do you have or want? What‘s your dream cat?!

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To be so far in debt that you have to deny your family primary necessities is unimaginable to me. Especially when some of those debts were passed down from Fiodor‘s father and brother. I know debt, lived with it, but I have never had to give up basic needs over it. This was so hard to read I had to pause a few times.

Dostoevsky writing about his solitariness causing him depression was also something I could relate to. Many days of sitting at work with very few interactions with other humans can drop me into a sadness that is hard to put away.

I enjoyed reading through these letters to and from Fiodor Dostoevsky. It was interesting to get a look inside the mind of the author of Crime and Punishment (on my TBR). I especially liked the letters to him from his wife. She took great care of him and his state of affairs. So much so that she hardly chose to please herself by continuously making choices that benefited Fiodor.

Full review on my Goodreads and booksta

And now it‘s a classic 🤣

schoolgirl focuses on a single day in a young girl's life and captures her inner thoughts in which she struggles with conflicting feelings and expectations. I found this one was an easier read than the
other 3. I felt similarities between her not wanting to grow into a woman (adult). I certainly wish I could go back to being a young girl again. So many responsibilities as an adult is quite tiring.

No Longer Human covers the life of Yozu from childhood to old age. It shows often his thoughts left him feeling less than human or like a fradulent human. He didn't think he deserved the life he was given. Thinking in this way, you can only imagine how his life went. Suicide attempt, addiction, depression, and fear: these are the heavy themes you will find in this book by Dazai.

In The Setting Sun, you read about a period Kazuko's life: a young woman who is deeply troubled.
She lives with her mother after her divorce.
After her father's death, they lose the house and have to move to the countryside and live a very poor life. On top of that her mother is constantly in poor health; and her brother has a drug addiction. Reading this, I felt the despair that came from Kazuko and felt very sorry for her.

This is about the recovery period of Yozu's life after a suicide attempt. He is kept in a sanitarium along the coast while he is healing. During this book, Dazai continously breaks up the story by including chunks of his own dialogue that don't necessarily add to the story, but they make for an interesting read. I haven't ever read anything like this but could definitely read more like this.

This book seriously messed with my head in the best way. It was a twisty, intense psychological thriller that kept me on edge the whole time. The relationship between Caitlin and this maybe-Olivia was so tense and suspenseful it gave me chills.
Also, I don't quite know how I feel about the twisted nature of Elinor and her brother's relationship. It was disturbing in the exact way you would want a psychological thriller to be. I highly recommend!

I don't have a lot to say about this one, but I did learn some new things. I understand the perspective of the parent a bit better now. Reading this book was healing for me, so i definitely recommend it to others in their healing journey. By the end I was kind of finished with reading it because I didn't connect with the end as much as I did the beginning and middle.

#psychology #selfhelpbook #selfhelp #nonfiction #mentalhealthread #booklover

This was cute! I definitely didn‘t know where the story was headed for sure 🤣 Had to check it out since THE James Patterson is involved. When‘d he start doing children‘s books? Honestly the chicks looked scared for the whole book until the end so I didn‘t think it‘d have a good ending, even though it‘s a children‘s book 🤷‍♀️🤣

Another adorable illustration ❤️

Love this illustration

Wow! This book was spicy I haven‘t picked up a romance to read in awhile; and this was a good one. I went into it not know too much about what it was about other than an author‘s romance story. Her story was so emotional and captiviting that I stayed up late reading for the first time in forever I wouldv‘e loved the ending if there had been a bit more there. I felt like I got a lot of detail up until the end of the book.

Another great read! I found the beginning to be a bit slow for me, but once I got into it, this book really took off. The mystery, the fantasy elements, and the suspense of what was going to happen next had me roped in. There's a horribly sad scene in here, but I think it was well done. Also, there is a dog in this story. I won't say to much, but he is such a funny and strong dog. If you like books about adventure then this might be for you?

I really enjoyed this book! I feel like I have learned a lot from it and can‘t wait to start using what I have learned in my daily meal habits. There is some super helpful information in this book; and I highly suggest reading it if you find yourself disliking our Western medicine practices or are looking for alternative methods for healing.

I really enjoyed this book despite it being nonfiction. I found that many of the things Rubin said were things I agreed with. Creativity is inside of everyone and if you think differently I recommend this book! 😄

I jumped into this not knowing what to expect, but it was quite funny. The author shares how you can get by, by just doing the bare minimum in such a comedic way. I found it quite funny as some of the tips shared I already do myself. If you are an overachiever like me, then parts of this book might be a bit of a slap in the face. One that is needed though, I think that I do way too much sometimes and it can be so stressful.

I first read this book in my freshman year of high school (ten years ago!). It was one of my favorites and I loved the movie too. I reread it again just to see if it was as good as I remembered it being, and it was a great reread! What I liked most about the reread is that it felt simple and not overly complex. It was a relaxing read for me, although I was very upset at rereading the death of Chuck 😭😭

I‘ve been trying to read this for almost a month now. I just can‘t finish it. It‘s not that it wasn‘t a good storyline, it just wasn‘t thrilling/captivating enough for me. I might come back to it later in life, but for now this is where I‘m gonna stop and move on to something more enjoyable.

Danny Coughlin‘s Bad Dream was my favorite. It was the longest of the short stories, but well worth the read.

Rattlesnakes was another long one and it was another of my favorites from this book.

The Answer Man, the last story, was also a longer story but amazing. I wouldn‘t call it horror exactly, but definelty fantastical bc of the the answer man‘s appearances in the story. I also found it to be really sad 😔 but still good.

What a way to be welcomed into a family! This story starts off extremely horrifying yet interesting. The characters are amazing! They had my heart ready to burst with excitement along with them in one moment and ready to shed tears in another. I haven‘t enjoyed a story this much in a while and am glad to have found such a great read. Never a dull moment in Hollow and I highly recommend it. And UGHH the cliffhanger ending!!!

Another great short but spooky read for Halloween by Celina! It‘s a little bit longer than The Haunting of Clandestine House, but definitely worth the read. I loved the fast paced nature of the story and how exciting and mysterious it is. The cliffhanger ending is 👌It makes me want more, but also makes a nice finish to the story.

This is a great short but spooky read for Halloween! I especially liked the use of mirrors to add to the creepiness of the story. Mirrors always spook me when I‘m alone and in the dark. I didn‘t expect the ending, but it wasn‘t much of a surprise either. Overall it makes a nice read to get you in the mood for Halloween spooky time. 😄👻

As a big fan of Celina‘s, I wanted to read through this book to learn more about her life. I don‘t know many people who are like Celina or share similar experiences as her, so I am glad that she is sharing her experiences in the way that she is. I love watching her TikTok‘s and YouTube videos and am definitely planning to read the rest of her books.

To be the first book Kiera wrote, The Siren was amazing! I loved it all the way up to the end. The ending was okay, but it wasn‘t my fav. The ending just wasn‘t what I expected and not in a good way 😔 Other than that the story itself was well done. I‘ve never heard these type of Sirens and how made the ocean had emotions and relationships. I would definitely be interested in more books with this theme and style of Sirens.

I read the first nine chapters of this book in January this year. At that time, I thought that I didn‘t really like it that much, and I didn‘t know why everyone else was so into it. But, I picked it up yesterday and couldn‘t put it down till I finished it. My guess is that when I first started it I was just so overloaded with school and work that I couldn‘t enjoy it. Finishing this book was much more enjoyable than when I started it.

While, I liked each of these mini stories in this collection, I would not call this one of my favorite reads. I picked up this book and put it back down for over a month, but I finally finished it. Although the stories were well written, I would have enjoyed it more if each of the stories didn‘t have such an abrupt ending. It made it harder for me to attach myself to the next mini story because as soon as it had started, it was already over.

I can see why this book is banned based off of the language and content in the book, but the storyline is extremely impactful. Experiencing the issues through the eyes of someone so young really gives a different perspective on the situation.

On a side note, I accessed this book through the Palace Project app in the Banned Book Club. This was put together by the dpla in order to allow Americans to read books that have been banned for free!

I enjoyed this Christian fiction. The story was well put together and each new character that shares their POV on Heather's disappearance really had me wondering who had last seen her. I, in fact, did not guess the right person, although I was pretty close. This story makes for a great mystery with a healing-filled journey through the experiences of Faith and Dora.

Reading Madeline's book, I've learned just how important it is to not let education be "stifled or cultures to be erased or books to banned" I could not have come up with better words to share the importance of preserving stories and history, learning from them, and providing access to those in times of war or crisis to the stories that they need to help them survive.

Amazing! I absolutely loved this book. This is the second book I have read by Madeline and both were amazing. I cannot wait to read more of her work. I will be adding Madeline to my list of favorite authors for sure.

My favorite part was seeing the Lord‘s Prayer being used in an another language on p 17 (although I‘m sure I‘ve pronounced it entirely wrong) 😄