This is book 1 of The Gentlemen Bastard series. Title: The Lies of Locke Lamora Author: Scott Lynch Genre: Fantasy Plot: Locke Lamora grew up on the wrong side of the tracks in Camorr. As an orphan, he got picked up by a their maker gang. Then traded to a ‘priest’s’ gang for being tooContinue reading “The Lies of Locke Lamora – Scott Lynch”
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Murtagh – Christopher Paolini
Title: Murtagh Author: Christopher Paolini Genre: Fantasy Plot: Murtagh is still an outsider after all that’s happened after the war to defeat Galbatorix. Most of Alegaësia don’t trust him, even though most of what he did was under torture. So he spends his days tracking down leads of a mysterious group that wear a birdContinue reading “Murtagh – Christopher Paolini”
Remarkably Bright Creatures – Shelby van Pelt
Title: Remarkably Bright Creatures Author: Shelby van Pelt Genre: Realistic Fiction Plot: Tova Sullivan works as a night janitor at the Sowell Bay Aquarium. It keeps her busy since her husband passed and her son disappeared. Her favorite animal at the aquarium is Marcellus, the pacific giant octopus. Tova feels like she can talk toContinue reading “Remarkably Bright Creatures – Shelby van Pelt”
First Lie Wins – Ashley Elston
Title: First Lie Wins Author: Ashley Elston Genre: Thriller Plot: Evie Porter is her most recent identity. Her job now is to gather information about Ryan Sumner’s job for her boss, Mr. Smith. Evie has one last chance to prove herself after her last job went south. But complications arise. People from her last jobContinue reading “First Lie Wins – Ashley Elston”
The Winter Sea – Susanna Kearsley
Title: The Winter Sea Author: Susanna Kearsley Genre: Historical Fiction Plot: Carrie McClelland is researching the 1708 attempt to put James Stewart back on the Scottish throne for her next book. She decides to visit the little town next to the Castle Slains ruins in Scotland. While there, Carrie bases her main character off oneContinue reading “The Winter Sea – Susanna Kearsley”
The Secret Life of Sunflowers – Marta Molnar
Title: The Secret Life of Sunflowers Author: Marta Molnar Genre: Historical Fiction, Realistic Fiction Plot: Emsley Wilson is an auctioneer for the rich and famous in Hollywood. When her grandma Violet has a stroke, Emsley flies out to New York City to take of things. Violet gives Emsley some family heirlooms, including a diary fromContinue reading “The Secret Life of Sunflowers – Marta Molnar”
The Road to Paradise – Karen Barnett
Title: The Road to Paradise Author: Karen Barnett Genre: Historical Fiction Plot: Margie has just arrived at Mount Rainer National Park. She’s been assigned to work under Park Ranger Ford Brayden. He’s hesitant to work with Margie because she’s got only book knowledge. But Margie is a quick learner and a good tour guide. ButContinue reading “The Road to Paradise – Karen Barnett”
A Talent for Murder – Peter Swanson
Title: A Talent for Murder Author: Peter Swanson Genre: Mystery Plot: Martha’s new husband, Alan, is a traveling salesmen. He sells nerdy merchandise for teachers and does well. Martha notices some blood on Alan’s shirt after a trip. She mentions it to him but he brushes it off. Still, something about it seems suspicious. MarthaContinue reading “A Talent for Murder – Peter Swanson”
Cujo – Stephen King
Title: Cujo Author: Stephen King Genre: Horror Plot: In the little town of Castle Rock, Maine, nothing really happens. There was that one thing, but that was a while ago. One summer, the Camber’s dog Cujo gets bit by a bat. The Cambers don’t think much of it at first. Charity Cambers takes Brett, herContinue reading “Cujo – Stephen King”
All We Were Promised – Ashton Lattimore
Title: All We Were Promised Author: Ashton Lattimore Genre: Historical Fiction Plot: Charlotte and Nell are two black women in Philadelphia in 1837. They’re united in their cause for helping others win their freedom. Nell has the means to do so but her parents aren’t as supportive of her ‘radical’ ideas. Charlotte is a recentContinue reading “All We Were Promised – Ashton Lattimore”
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