Book Reviews
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Book Review: Barry’s Bay #2, One Golden Summer, by Carley Fortune
If you’re new to Barry’s Bay, pick up Fortune’s book, published May 6th, 2025, by Berkley. It’s available in hardcover, paperback, Kindle, and audiobook formats, at your local library, or through the Libby app. “Good things happen at the lake.” Alice Everly is a photographer who feels comfortable on the sidelines behind her camera. Her… Continue reading
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Book Review: Divergent #3, Allegiant by Veronica Roth
Katherine Tegen Books published the third installment of the Divergent series in October 2013. The book is available on Amazon in hardcover, paperback, Kindle, and audiobook formats, as well as at local libraries or through the Libby app. Roth explores the world of what if. What if your whole world was a lie? What if… Continue reading
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Book Review: Divergent #1, Divergent by Veronica Roth
Published by Katherine Tegen Books in February 2012, the book and its editions are available on Amazon in hardcover, paperback, Kindle, and audiobook formats, at local libraries, and through the Libby app. Roth brings her readers into a war-torn world broken into factions: Abnegation are selfless, Amity are peaceful, Candor value honesty, Dauntless are brave… Continue reading
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Book Review: The Mortal Instruments #1, City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
First published March 27, 2007, this book and its versions are available on Amazon in hardcover, paperback, Kindle, and audiobook formats, at local libraries, or through the Libby app. Clare introduces readers to the world of Shadowhunters when fifteen-year-old Clary Fray witnesses a murder at Pandemonium, a local club, by three other teens. Secrets from… Continue reading
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Book Review: A Song To Drown Rivers by Ann Liang
Published by St. Martin’s Press on October 1, 2024, this book is available on Amazon in hardcover, paperback, Kindle, and audiobook formats, at local libraries, and through the Libby app. Inspired by the legend of Xishi, one of Ancient China’s Four Beauties, Liang reimagines her as a woman whose beauty, seen as a blessing by… Continue reading
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Book Review: Into Darkness #1, Lights Out by Navessa Allen, Narrated by Elena Wolfe and Jacob Morgan
Published in 2024 by Slowburn, the first Into Darkness book is available on Amazon in hardcover, paperback, Kindle, audiobook, at libraries, and on the Libby app. The audiobook shines with vivid performances. Jacob Morgan delivers Josh’s deep, Batman-like voice, while Elena Wolfe gives Aly a sharp, neurotic edge. Their chemistry heightens tension and amplifies emotional… Continue reading
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Book Review: Weyward by Emilia Hart
Published by St-Martin’s Press in 2023, Hart’s debut novel is available on Amazon in hardcover, paperback, Kindle, audiobook, as well as at your local libraries, and through the Libby App. The saying: never to judge a book by its cover is fitting for this book’s cover, which will draw readers in with its beautiful design.… Continue reading
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Book Review: Game Changer #3, Tough Guy by Rachel Reid
First published in 2020 by Carina Press, Reid’s third book in the Game Changer series is available on Amazon in hardcover, paperback, Kindle, and audiobook. You can also find it at your local library or through the Libby App. Reid brings readers back into the world of Pro Hockey, this time following hockey star Ryan… Continue reading
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Book Review: Game Changers #1 Game Change
First published in 2018 by Carina Press, the book is available on Amazon in hardcover, paperback, Kindle, and audiobook formats, and at your local library or through the Libby App. Reid brings readers into the life of pro hockey star Scott Hunter, captain of the New York Admirals, who navigates the intricacies of the NHL… Continue reading
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Book Review: Mala Influencia by Teensspirit
Originally published on WattPad, the book was picked up by Montena in 2021 and is available on Amazon in paperback, Kindle, and audiobook formats. Mala Influencia follows Reese Russell, a wealthy girl enjoying luxury, until a stalker threatens her. Her father, Bruce Russell, hires Eros Douglas, a juvenile felon, as her bodyguard through a work-release… Continue reading
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