In I Will Ruin You by Linwood Barclay, English teacher, Richard Boyle, becomes a hero when he is able to stop a school shooter from causing real damage. However, he soon finds out that being a hero comes with a price. This is really good with lots of action and characters that I cared about. I liked the storyline because I wasn't able to figure out how it would end. (Gerard's review, 5++ stars)
Sunday, September 8, 2024
"I Will Ruin You" by Linwood Barclay
In I Will Ruin You by Linwood Barclay, English teacher, Richard Boyle, becomes a hero when he is able to stop a school shooter from causing real damage. However, he soon finds out that being a hero comes with a price. This is really good with lots of action and characters that I cared about. I liked the storyline because I wasn't able to figure out how it would end. (Gerard's review, 5++ stars)
Labels:
action,
Gerard's favorites,
mystery,
school shooting,
suspense,
thriller
Sunday, September 1, 2024
"Someday Soon" by Debbie Macomber
Someday Soon by Debbie Macomber is a light romance about two different couples. One is Tim, a mercenary whose leg got blown up by a mine, who falls in love with his therapist, Francine. I enjoyed watching the relationship between these two develop best. The other was Cain, Tim's boss, and a widow named Linette. I enjoyed this book because after having put my cat down, I needed something light and cheery. This book was just what I was looking for at the time. There were lots of emotions in this book. (Karen's review, 4 stars)
Labels:
contemporary,
grief,
love story,
romance,
women
Thursday, August 22, 2024
"How to Age Disgracefully" by Clare Pooley
How to Age Disgracefully by Clare Pooley is about a handful of older people who band together to stop their senior center from being shut down. I enjoyed it! I liked the characters and it was funny at times too. The story line kept the book moving along and there is even a dog in it which always is a good thing! This is an enjoyable, light read. (Gerard's review, 5 stars)
Labels:
chick-Lit,
contemporary fiction,
humor,
romance
Sunday, August 18, 2024
"Bear" by Julia Phillips
Bear by Julia Phillips is about two sisters who have a dream once they get off this island. But one night the younger sister sees a bear and is enchanted by it! Not everyone feels the same way. Can the bear survive? What does this mean for the sisters' plan? I enjoyed this book. The sisters were very good characters. (Gerard's review, 5 stars)
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
"The Teacher" by Freida McFadden
The Teacher by Freida McFadden is about lots of inappropriate behavior. I did not care for this one because first of all, I didn't like any of the main characters, I thought Addie was very stupid, Eve and Nathaniel were both unfaithful. A lot of the storyline seemed too far-fetched to believe. It had a wild ending, but not believable. The only part that was believable for me was the bullying of Addie. I had high expectations for this one because my husband loved it so was disappointed in it. I did like that it was quick read! (Karen's review, 3 stars)
In The Teacher by Freida McFadden, Addie is 16 and bullied in high school. Eve is one of her teachers who would like to befriend Addie; however, Eve finds out that sometimes it is better to leave things as they are. This book is really good! I LOVED IT! The storyline is excellent and the chapters are short so it goes quickly. I was always happy to get back into it. What an ending! (5++ stars)
Labels:
bullying,
Gerard's favorites,
mystery,
quick read,
suspense,
teachers,
thriller
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