The End of the Affair by Graham Greene
Graham Greene’s The End of the Affair is a curious book. On the surface it is a recollection of the beginning and end of an adulterous affair, an all consuming passion that rocks back and forth between desire and hate. This is set against characters’ wrestling with the existence of God, making the … [Read more]
Ariel Crashes a Train by Olivia A. Cole
My vacation would have had a few more reads covered if it was not for Ariel Crashes a Train by Olivia A. Cole. This is not because the book is bad. It is an interesting theme, it is well written and it can capture your attention as you wonder “what is next,” but it’s terribly slow paced for me. The … [Read more]
Neshama by Marcella Pixley
Marcella Pixley’s poetic prose novel, Neshama, is one of those books I would have loved as a kid and good for the 10 and up crowd. However, as an adult, there were a few bumps. The themes are good: being yourself, standing up for yourself and forgiveness, but first, I’ve read several middle grade … [Read more]
Children of the Night (When Monsters Wake #1) by Victoria Setian and Savanna Ganucheau
I went into reading Children of the Night (When Monsters Wake #1) by Victoria Setian and Savanna Ganucheau (illustrator) with little to no knowledge of the content. I saw it faced out at the library, knew I had it on my radar and said, why not check it out? I picked it up a few nights before it was … [Read more]
Rebis: Born and Reborn by Irene Marchesini and Carla Roncalli Di Montorio
Because I have really wanted to read the graphic novel Rebis: Born and Reborn by Irene Marchesini and Carla Roncalli Di Montorio for a year now, I think I had too high hopes for it. The concept was good, but there was some execution of the final results for me. It was an interesting look at the … [Read more]
Ocean of Stars: The Beginning of Everything by Azita Ardakani and Rebecca Rebouche
Ocean of Stars: The Beginning of Everything by Azita Ardakani and Rebecca Rebouche is due late September/early October 2026. It was read by me, via an online reader copy. It's not a book that should be read once and forgotten. It needs multiple readers. Therefore, I cheat and give you the review of … [Read more]
