I Wish You All The Best

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I Wish You All The Best by Mason Deaver

I really loved this story! Heart felt and touching. Ben identifies as nonbinary and decides to come out to the parents which doesn't go well and Ben is kicked out. Ben goes to live with the sister that abandoned them alone to deal with the parents. Ben meets Nathan on their first day at school and everything seems to get better for Ben. I don't want to go into the story more as to not spoil it but I highly recommend it.

There's Something About Sweetie

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There's Something About Sweetie by Sandhya Menon

(note... This book made it to my 2019 Favorites List)

I am just doing the Happy Happy Book Dance because I loved this book! And I knew I would! The story is fun, light and such an enjoyable read. There is no way you can not love all the characters in this book (except Sweetie's Mom). Ashish is a young guy that is having problems meeting the right girls. He is into finding girls with lots of outside beauty but very little inside, so he asks his parents to fix him up with someone, like they did for his elder brother Rishi (When Dimple met Rishi... yeah that Rishi)! So they did! Sweetie is a young girl that is trying hard to overcome her Mother's body image disorder while trying to be ok with who she is even if she is overweight. I do not want to spoil this book at all so I am just going to say I highly recommend it! 2019 Favorites List!

Scandal Above Stairs ( Kat Holloway Mysteries #2)

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Scandal Above Stairs (Kat Holloway Mysteries #2) by Jennifer Ashley

This is the second book in the Kat Holloway Mystery series and I just loved it. I really enjoy reading historical fiction and there is nothing better than the things that happen downstairs with the help. The story continues to follow Kat, as she is asked to help with a case of some missing art pieces from a few wealthy homes and now the British Museum. Kat must help to, not only catch a thief, but now a murderer. I don't want to go into the story more as to not spoil it but I highly recommend this book and I can't wait to read the next book in this series.

Red Lily (In The Garden #3)

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Red Lily (In The Garden #3) by Nora Roberts

This is the third and final book of the "In The Garden" trilogy and I really loved this book. In this book it follows Hayley, the unwed pregnant girl that shows up to Harper House in the first book. Hayley has a little girl named, Lily and Roz welcomes both Hayley and her newborn to the house. Hayley develops a crush on Harper, Roz's son and finds her self pregnant again. All while, Roz and Stella are getting close to finding out the history of the Harper House and it's ghost Bride. I highly recommend this book as well as the trilogy.

Black Rose (In The Garden #2)

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Black Rose (In The Garden #2) by Nora Roberts

This is the second book of the "In The Garden" trilogy and I just love how the series is going so far. The story continues on but is now told in Roz's POV. Roz, or Rosalind Harper, is the owner of Harper House and the Garden Nursery. After her husband dies, she is left to raise her three boys by herself and that is how the Garden Nursery came in business. Roz knows the story of the Harper Bride, ghost, but wants to find out more about her and who she was, with the help of her new employees and friends. Amazing story that I highly recommend. Can't wait for the last book.

Blue Dahlia (In The Garden #1)

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Blue Dahlia (In The Garden #1) by Nora Roberts

This is the first book of the "In The Garden" trilogy and it is amazing! This first book is told from Stella's POV and how her and her two boys come to find themselves at Harper House. Stella is hired on as a manager to try to get the landscaping company up to par and even finds a little conflict with the handsome landscaper, Logan. Harper House is known to be haunted and Stella soon comes face to face with the Harper Bride. I don't want to go into the story as to not spoil it but I will say that nothing goes better than a beautiful garden and a spooky ghost. I highly recommend this book and I will be continuing on in the trilogy.

Secret Sisters Of The Salty Sea

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Secret Sisters Of The Salty Sea by Lynne Rae Perkins

Such a cute book. I really loved this short read. The book follows Alix and her sister Jools and their vacation with their parents to the beach. The sisters have never seen the ocean before and they are so very excited. This is the story of their adventure. Such a charming story that I highly recommend. A wonderful beachy read.

Hot Dog Girl

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Hot Dog Girl by Jennifer Dugan

WoW! This book was awesome! I really loved it. The story follows Elouise, a young girl that loves working for the local amusement park, Magic Castle Playland, even if, she must be the dancing hot dog girl again this summer. Lou finds out that the park will be closing for good after this summer so she makes it her goal to find a way to keep the park open, at the same time, trying to find more time to spend with her crush, Diving Pirate Nick. And ignoring her best friend, Seeley. The story is a "coming of age" journey. Self-Realization, relationships, friends and overcoming obstacles. I highly recommend this book.

Red, White & Royal Blue

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Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston

OMG I really loved this book! You can't get any cuter than this! The story follows Alex, the son of the first woman president of the USA and Henry, the Prince of the UK. Alex and Henry were never friends and always got into it every time they met until the day of the royal wedding and Alex & Henry caused the 75k wedding cake to fall. After this, Alex & Henry were forced to spend the weekend together to help keep the nation relations good. I don't want to go into the story more as to not spoil it but I highly recommend this book to everyone who loves a little m/m romance.

Nightbooks

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Nightbooks by J.A. White

This is such an amazing book! I really loved it. The story follows Alex, a young boy that sneaks out in the middle of the night and becomes trapped in the witch, Natacha's apartment. The only way Alex can survive and somehow find a way out is to read Natacha a scary story each night. Alex meets Yasmin, a young girl that has been trapped for years, as they try to find a way to escape. I do not want to go into the story more as to not spoil it but I highly recommend it especially during the Autumn/Halloween season.

The Last Mrs. Parrish

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The Last Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine

(note... This book made it to my 2019 Favorites List)

OMG! I have to say this book was totally AMAZING and it also made it to my 2019 Favorites List! I just loved it! The story has so many twists and turns that by the end of the book I was sitting on the edge of my chair! The book follows Amber, a young woman on a mission to get what she wants and who she wants to be with. Amber has made a plan to befriend, Daphne, the wife of the man, James, she will seduce so she can not only be rich but hold a position of power. That is all I am going to say about this story because I do not want to spoil it. BUT.. I will say that by the middle of the book, you will be seeing things through new eyes. I highly recommend this book. It is definitely a "Must Read"!

Two For Joy (Isabel Fielding #2)

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Two For Joy (Isabel Fielding #2) by Sarah A. Denzil

Oh WOW! This is the second book in the Isabel Fielding series and I have to say that I can not wait for the next book! The story continues to follow Leah and her brother as they are trying to survive and hide from Isabel Fielding, a convicted child killer and now Isabel is free and hunting Leah and everyone close to her down to kill them. I don't want to go into the story more as to not spoil it but I highly recommend it to all mystery lovers. 

One For Sorrow

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One For Sorrow by Sarah A. Denzil

OMG! This book is creepy awesome! I just loved it. The story follows Leah, a young lady who has just went through the horrible murder of her Mother by her Father and she fled to a new town with her brother to start fresh. Leah gets a job at the high security psychiatric facility and she is put in charge of Isabel Fielding, a young girl that was found guilty of killing a six year old girl and mutilating her body. Leah feels drawn to Isabel and starts to do research into the case because she can not believe that she is guilty. I am not going to go into the story more as to not spoil it but I will say that this is a twisty thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. I highly recommend it.

The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl: Squirrel Meets World

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The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl: Squirrel Meets World by Shannon & Dean Hale

I want to be honest and say that going into this book I was skeptical if I would like it but OMG I did! I just loved this lighthearted and fun read. The book follows Doreen, a fourteen year old that was born with a tail. She moves to a small town with her family and is used to hiding her tail from everyone until one day when she couldn't. I don't want to go into the story more as to not spoil it but Doreen is a character that you just can't help but love. She is nice to everyone and just wants to make friends. I highly recommend this book to everyone of all ages.

The Lost Girl

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The Lost Girl by Anne Ursu

As a mother of identical twin girls, I knew I would just love this book and I did. The story follows Lark and Iris, identical twin sisters that have never had to be apart. They soon find out that their parents have decided that their fifth grade will be the first year they are separated into different classes and they are not happy about it. This is a book about finding yourself, letting go of ties and stepping out of the shadow of a sibling. I don't want to go into the story more as to not spoil it but I highly recommend it.

The Bridge Home

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The Bridge Home by Padma Venkatraman

What a wonderful coming of age book that deals with abuse, survival, finding friends, trust and even death. The story follows Viji and her developmentally disabled sister Rukku. The sisters run away from their home due to their Father's abuse and find themselves living on the street and trying to get food anywhere they can. They meet other kids that are living on the street and find that some they can trust and learn from. I don't want to go into the story more as to not spoil it but I highly recommend it to kids of all ages.

Watch Hollow

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Watch Hollow by Gregory Funaro

WOW! This book is so amazingly creative and unique that I just loved it. The book follows Lucy and Oliver Tinker and their Father who works on clocks and is hired to fix this incredible cuckoo clock at Blackford House in Watch Hollow. They are a very poor family and are given an offer they can't refuse to take. That is when everything starts to happen. I don't want to go into the story more as to not spoil it but I highly recommend it to kids of all ages especially during the Fall/Halloween season for a spooky tale. 

Only Daughter

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Only Daughter by Sarah A. Denzil

This is the first book I have read from this author and I just loved it. So many twists and turns. Definitely 5 stars. The book follows Kat, a Mother that just lost her daughter Grace. They say it was suicide but Kat knows better. She knows that her daughter would never commit suicide but as she starts to dig into her daughter's life, she finds out things she could never believe. I do not want to go into this story more as to not spoil it but I highly recommend it to everyone who loves an awesome mystery.

The Wolves In The Walls

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The Wolves In The Walls by Neil Gaiman

I just love Neil Gaiman books including this short story! The book follows a family that believes that something is living in their walls. Some believe it is a mouse but Lucy knows it is wolves. Such a fun and even a little spooky book for kids of all ages. I highly recommend it.

A List Of Cages

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A List Of Cages by Robin Roe

This book was truly heart touching and I really enjoyed it. The story follows Adam, a high school senior that signs up to be an aide to the school's psychologist and Julian, a young freshman that has lost both his Mom and Dad to a car accident and went to live with his overly controlling and abusive uncle. Adam and Julian have a bond because when the accident first happened Julian went to stay with Adam and his Mom temporarily. I went into this book not knowing much about it and I am glad I did. I rarely read books with so much abuse and violence but this book is definitely a story of survival and coming of age. I do not want to go into the story more as to not spoil it but I highly recommend it.

The Day I Swapped My Dad For Two Goldfish

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The Day I Swapped My Dad For Two Goldfish by Neil Gaiman

I really love Neil Gaiman books and I just loved this short story. It had me laughing. The story follows a young boy that decides to trade his Dad for two goldfish from his friend. His little sister warns him not too but he does anyway and then his Mom finds out. I don't want to go into the story more as to not spoil it but it is a wonderful short read for kids of all ages. I highly recommend it.

The Portal (Tangled In Time #1)

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The Portal (Tangled In Time #1) by Kathryn Lasky

Oh how I just loved this book and can not wait for the next! The story follows Rose, a young girl that had to go and live with her Grandmother after her Mother died in a car crash. Rose never knew her Father but has a locket that was given to her by her Mother that has a picture of a man that Rose believes could be her Father but he is dressed in old fashion attire. One day as Rose is walking through the garden, she stumbles back in time. I do not want to go into the story more as to not spoil it but I highly recommend it to everyone!

Crown Of Feathers

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Crown Of Feathers by Nicki Pau Preto

Wow! This book is packed full of action and adventure. I really enjoyed it. The story follows Veronyka, a young girl that was brought up with her overly controlling sister. Veronyka dreams of being a phoenix rider and their search finally produces two eggs which are very rare and hard to find. Veronyka instantly bonds with her phoenix but her sister's evil actions lead Veronyka to leave and find her own way in life. I do not want to go into the story more as to not spoil it but I do recommend it to everyone who loves fantasy.

The Lonely Dead

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The Lonely Dead by April Henry

WoW! I just love April Henry books! They are so unique and creative. This book was Amazing! The story follows Adele, a young high school girl that can see the dead and not just humans but animals as well. Adele's grandmother and mother were born with this gift, or as they seen it, a curse and their lives were tragic. So Adele's grandfather put her on meds to stop the sight but one day she forgets to take them and the next day she feels like her life is in color once again until she is walking home and finds her ex-best friend sitting alone on top of her murdered body. I do not want to go into the story more as to not spoil it but I highly recommend it as I recommend all of April Henry's books.

The Turnkey Of Highgate Cemetery

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The Turnkey Of Highgate Cemetery by Allison Rushby

This book has everything I really love... ghosts, cemeteries, historical setting during WWII and creative twists of being a spirit. The story follows Flossie, a young ghost that was chosen to hold the key to Highgate Cemetery. Her job is to make sure that all the people buried there are comfortable and resting and that is pretty difficult during a war with bombs being dropped all around them. One day while retrieving a doll for a restless young girl, Flossie sees a ghost carrying a crystal skull that looks familiar to her. That is all I am going to say about the story because I do not want to spoil it but I highly recommend it to kids of all ages especially during the Fall/Halloween season.

The Bones She Buried (Det. Josie Quinn #5)

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The Bones She Buried (Det. Josie Quinn #5) by Lisa Regan

This is the 5th book in the Detective Josie Quinn series and I really hope it is not the end! I really enjoy this world. It is packed full of mystery and suspense. This story follows Josie and her boyfriend/coworker, Noah, as they find his mother dead in the flower garden. This leads to a twisty mystery that keeps you wondering "who, what, when, where, why and how?". I just loved it. I highly recommend this book as well as the series to everyone who loves a good mystery. Fingers crossed for another book in the series.

The Last 8

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The Last 8 by Laura Pohl

I really did enjoy this book and can not wait for the next book in the series. The story follows Clover, a young girl that believes she may be the only one left alive after aliens invade Earth but while traveling she hears a radio broadcast of a group of kids hiding out at Area 51. I don't want to go into the story more as to not spoil it but I highly recommend it to all dystopian lovers like me.

Comic Will Break Your Heart

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Comics Will Break Your Heart by Faith Erin Hicks

WoW! This book was amazing and so very unique and creative. I really loved it. The story follows Miriam, a young girl that lives with her mom and is trying hard all the time to make ends meet. Miriam's grandfather was the co-creator of the comic The Tomorrow Men but sold the rights in the 1960's for hardly anything. The Tomorrow Men went on to become more famous and worth a fortune. Miriam meets a new cute boy in town and later finds out that he is the grandson to co-creator that bought the rights to The Tomorrow Men. I don't want to go into the story more as to not spoil it but I highly recommend it to everyone.

The Only Woman In The Room

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The Only Woman In The Room by Marie Benedict

(note... This book made it to my 2019 Favorites List)

OMG I just loved this book and it made it to my 2019 Favorites List! The story is based on the life of Hedy Lamarr, a Hollywood film star, scientist, and a Jewish woman that fled her abusive and controlling husband who not only was an Arms dealer but one that was dealing with the Nazis. Hedy was not only a woman of beauty but an intellect that helped design something that could bring the war to an end. I highly recommend this book.

Girls With Sharp Sticks

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Girls With Sharp Sticks by Suzanne Young

I really enjoyed this book and can not wait to read the next in the series. The book follows Philomena, a young girl in a female only boarding school that is overseen by men to create the most obedient and easily controlled women. Philomena meets a young boy from the outside and it awakens something inside her that she never knew existed. I do not want to go into the book more as to not spoil it but I highly recommend it and will definitely be reading on in the series.