Source: Library

In The Unlikely Event by Judy Blume

October 27, 2015 Whitney Review 0 Comments
In The Unlikely Event by Judy Blume

First Impressions I always enjoyed Judy Blume’s young adult novels growing up, therefore, I was looking forward to her foray into adult fiction. Unfortunately, In The Unlikely Event by Judy Blume read like a young adult novel.  Blume’s book had a grown-up topic, but the simplicity and continual reminders of what happened previously made it […]

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The Heretic Queen by Michelle Moran

October 20, 2015 Whitney Review 0 Comments
The Heretic Queen by Michelle Moran

First Impressions The Heretic Queen was an Ancient Egypt Sister Wives. Iset and Nefertari’s bickering and fight to the top was entertaining and would have made for great reality t.v. Impressions While Reading I enjoyed watching Nefertari come into her own and expand her knowledge of languages giving her a leg up from Iset and […]

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Ligeia by Edgar Allan Poe

September 11, 2015 Whitney Review 0 Comments
Ligeia by Edgar Allan Poe

Ligeia by Edgar Allan Poe is disjointed. It reads like the author was on a bad trip.  The novel is very descriptive but I found it a bit disconcerting. I also kept picturing Mr. Rochester’s crazy first wife in the attic.

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The Scapegoat by Daphne du Maurier

August 25, 2015 Whitney Review 1 Comment
The Scapegoat by Daphne du Maurier

First Impressions The first thing I think of when I hear “Identical Strangers” is Dumas’ famed Man in the Iron Mask.  This is what prompted me to choose The Scapegoat by Daphne du Maurier. Impressions While Reading My thought process was even confirmed by du Maurier when she states in chapter two when Jean and […]

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Finders Keepers by Stephen King

August 19, 2015 Whitney Review 0 Comments
Finders Keepers by Stephen King

Why I picked it up: I loved Mr. Mercedes by Stephen King and wanted to continue on with Hodges ‘ unconventional crime-solving with Finders Keepers. First Impression: It was a set up for a “creepy crawly” will Morris Bellamy stop with Rothstein? Where could this story lead? In other words, I was drawn in with […]

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The Ice Queen by Nele Neuhaus

August 3, 2015 Whitney Review 0 Comments
The Ice Queen by Nele Neuhaus

First Impressions Despite The Ice Queen being a prequel or first in the Oliver Bodenstein & Pia Kirchhoff series. I found the two star detectives to be more developed than in Snow White Must Die and Bad Wolf.  Previously, they felt like doodles created during study hall. In this installment, Pia and Oliver felt like […]

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The Bishop’s Wife by Mette Ivie Harrison

July 17, 2015 Whitney Review 0 Comments
The Bishop’s Wife by Mette Ivie Harrison

First Impressions The Bishop’s Wife by Mette Ivie Harrison could have been a good mystery novel if it focused on the murder of Carrie Helm. Impressions While Reading Biddy Linda Wallheim, amateur sleuth took center stage. She had to insert her nose into everything Gladys Kravitz style. What most annoyed me was her obsession with […]

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Fairest by Marissa Meyer

June 17, 2015 Whitney Review 0 Comments
Fairest by Marissa Meyer

First Impressions Queen Levana takes center stage in Fairest by Marissa Meyer. The novella helps tide readers over until the conclusion of the Lunar Chronicles, Winter. Impressions While Reading In Fairest, the reader is given back story as to what makes Levana tick. Marissa Meyer showcases events that would lead up to Cinder, the first […]

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Missoula by Jon Krakauer

June 15, 2015 Whitney Review 0 Comments
Missoula by Jon Krakauer

After finishing Missoula by Jon Krakauer I found it difficult to collect my thoughts. Thus, I decided to write short and sweet to keep my mind from jumping from thought to thought. The subject and its writing is powerful with chilling testimony and a heartbreaking story. Missoula by Jon Krakauer is a book that must […]

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The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey

May 27, 2015 Whitney Review 0 Comments
The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey

Fond Of In The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey Mable and Jack’s neighbors were one of the high points in the story. They felt more developed and dimensional. Ester’s vibrancy and boisterous nature added some life that was desperately needed. The novel was lovingly written. The fact that no quotation marks were used for Faina […]

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