Archives for the ‘5 stars’ Category

Book Review | Things I Want My Daughters to Know by Elizabeth Noble

By Mrs S • Oct 12th, 2008 • Category: 5 stars, 50 book challenge, The Pub (2008)

Both heartwarming and heartbreaking at the same time as this book covers the sister’s reaction to their mother’s death, and the resulting bond that ties them together much tighter than before.



Book Review | Anne’s House of Dreams by L.M. Montgomery

By Mrs S • Sep 30th, 2008 • Category: 5 stars, 50 book challenge, Series Challenge 2, Young Adult

After the disappointing Anne of Windy Willows, I was slightly reticent to pick this one up — but Montgomery has returned to form — as Anne and Gilbert’s relationship blossoms we are introduced to more delightful characters who make up a charming and heart-warming tale



Book Review | Glitz by Louise Bagshawe

By Mrs S • Sep 30th, 2008 • Category: 5 stars, 50 book challenge, The Pub (2008)

Glitz is crammed full with glamour — but underneath the glitz and designer labels is a rip-roaring tale of four girls who come to realise the true value of themselves and their family.



Book Review | Second Glance by Jodi Picoult

By Mrs S • Sep 28th, 2008 • Category: 5 stars, 50 book challenge, Summer Reading, Summer Reading Thing, The Pub (2008)

Second Glance is about ghosts, lost loves and unanswered questions, and people who will do anything for the ones they love.



Book Review | The Ice Queen by Alice Hoffman

By Mrs S • Sep 20th, 2008 • Category: 5 stars, 50 book challenge

The Ice Queen is a powerful novel; Hoffman’s often lyrical use of prose draws you into a magical tale of love, loss and redemption.



Book Review | Jemima J. by Jane Green

By Mrs S • Aug 27th, 2008 • Category: 5 stars, 50 book challenge, Chick Lit Challenge, Summer Reading, Summer Reading Thing

Written by any other author this book may have been trite, and corny - but Green has a knack of letting the reader know that while everything may seem rosy there is something more ’sinister’ afoot - and when the twist came near the end, I certainly hadn’t seen it coming!



Book Review | Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer

By Mrs S • Aug 12th, 2008 • Category: 5 stars, 50 book challenge, Chunkster, Reviews, Summer Reading, Summer Reading Thing, The Pub (2008), Twilight Saga, Young Adult

Breaking Dawn starts out with the fabulous wedding between Bella and Edward - and then takes the reader on a roller coaster ride, full of twists and turns, with a bit of blood and gore and romance thrown in for good measure.



Book Review | Skylight Confessions by Alice Hoffman

By Mrs S • Jul 28th, 2008 • Category: 5 stars, 50 book challenge, Book Blowout, Challenges, Reviews, Summer Reading, Summer Reading Thing

In a tale woven with fairy tales of people who can grow wings and fly away, Hoffman reveals how each character feels trapped by the hand that fate has dealt them; from a fated marriage, to a forbidden love affair, a long kept secret to drug-fuelled self-destruction.



Book Review | The God of Animals by Aryn Kyle

By Mrs S • Jul 26th, 2008 • Category: 5 stars, 50 book challenge, Book Blowout, Challenges, Grapevine, Reviews, Summer Reading, Summer Reading Thing, The Pub (2008)

In her powerful debut novel, Kyle takes a frank look at families and relationships, secrets and the unspoken as Alice is forced to really see and understand the events that have shaped her family and how one simple act can have devastating effects and change their world forever.



Book Review | Anne of the Island by L.M. Montgomery

By Mrs S • Jul 23rd, 2008 • Category: 5 stars, 50 book challenge, Book Blowout, Celebrating 100 years of Anne, Challenges, Reviews, Series Challenge 2, Summer Reading, Summer Reading Thing, Young Adult

Montgomery continues to weave a great tale that makes for a comfortable read - and even throws in a little romance!