Sorry to be late again, but ramping up for the school year has warn me out!
- Autumn Masquerade by Josi Kilpack, Donna Hatch, and Nancy Campbell Allen
- 5 Stars
- This is a lovely set of three clean, Regency romance novels. I needed something light after my adventures in Orisha, and this fit the bill beautifully!
- Katharine Parr, the Sixth Wife by Alison Weir
- 4 Stars
- Weir's entire Six Tudor Queens series has been a fascinating glimpse into the lives of Henry VIII's six wives. While I still think I prefer Phillipa Gregory's story-telling style, Weir's collection is worth the read; it's not her fault the all end sadly!
- Scarlet & Tuck by Stephen R. Lawhead
- 4 Stars
- I enjoyed the last two installments in Lawhead's King Raven series, but I was ready to be done reading them. The plot twists got to be frustrating by the end.
- The Zombie Survival Guide by Max Brooks
- 3 Stars
- I skimmed through this one since I enjoyed Devolution by the same author. It was interesting and creative if not terribly interesting.
- The Solace of Water by Elizabeth Byler Younts
- 5 Stars
- This was our book club pick for July, and I adored it. It was a beautifully real and emotional look at a unique friendship that transcended culture, race, and tragedy.
- John Eyre: A Tale of Darkness and Shadow by Mimi Matthews
- 4 Stars
- Much different than Matthews's typical fare, I really loved this twist on both Jane Eyre and Frankenstein!
- Secrets of a Charmed Life by Susan Meissner
- 5 Stars
- I went on a Susan Meissner kick when a bestie and I made plans to attend a Book Talk for her most recent novel. Set in London during the Blitz, I think this one might be my favorite!!
- Breathe: Making Room for Sabbath by Priscilla Shirer
- 4 Stars
- Some friends and I got together to complete this study over the summer. It was an interesting take on the idea of Sabbath, and I've already implemented weekly changes as a result.
- As Bright as Heaven by Susan Meissner
- 4 Stars
- This Susan Meissner novel was set in Philadelphia during the 1917 Spanish Flu Pandemic. The story was enjoyable, and the topic ironically timely!
- The Betrayed by Kiera Cass
- 4 Stars
- While I didn't love this two-part series as much as I did The Selection series or The Siren, this sequel ended much more satisfactorily than its predecessor.
