"Black Ice" by Becca Fitzpatrick (UPDATED)

Black Ice by Becca Fitzpatrick is told by Britt who decides to do some mountain climbing with her girlfriend. When a bad snow storm forces them to seek shelter, they come to a cabin that has two young men in it.  When they are invited in, they soon become hostages!

I thought this book was very good!  I enjoyed the story line and the twists at the end that I did not see coming that really set the stage for the ending!
(Gerard's review, 10/9/15, 5++ stars)

Karen's review, 10/16/15, 4 stars:
Black Ice by Becca Fitzpatrick was a kind of fun read because the characters were all sort of strange. It is about Britt and Korbie, senior high girls, going to hike in the mountains during their spring break and stay at Korbie’s family’s cabin. Korbie’s older brother, Calvin who is very familiar with the mountains, was going to meet them there. He is also Britt’s ex-boyfriend who she is still obsessed with after 8 months. He stood her up on prom night and she has never forgiven him, so wants to impress him with her wilderness skills that she studied about in preparation for this trip. When they get caught in a snowstorm in the mountains and have no cell phone reception, they look for shelter and find a cabin with two guys in their early 20s who let them in.

The girls both seemed ditzy to me but it was kind of fun trying to guess who was the good guy of the three in the story. The story is far-fetched and I didn’t understand why Shane and Mason aka Ace/Jude were hostile towards the girls. They could have just been nice the whole time, the girls would have willingly shared their supplies and they could all leave after the storm. Even though I didn’t care for the main character because she was a big liar, immature for a senior, and a big flirt, I stuck with it and finished the book. It’s a light psychological thriller that did keep my interest and was entertaining.


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"Striking Gridiron" by Greg Nichols is Really Good!

Striking Gridiron is a true story that takes place in 1959 in Braddock, Pennsylvania.  Half a million steelworkers are on strike in this steel town, but this town rallies around its high school football team.  This team has a chance to do something really special in 1959.

This book is really good!  I love how the author gave background on the coach, players and the people of the town.  It has great descriptions of the games too.  I was into it from the first page!
(Gerard's review, 5++ stars)

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"Prayers and Lies" by Sherri Wood Emmons

Prayers and Lies by Sherri Wood Emmons centers on 7-yr-old Bethany.  When she meets her cousin, Reana Mae, they form a bond that benefits them both.  As the years go on, Bethany finds out that there are a lot of secrets that are going to change the way she thinks about people and events.

I thought this book was okay.  I think it would appeal more to teen girls and women than men. 
(Gerard's review, 3.5 stars)

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Teaser Tuesday: Four Today

Karen's:

I was abandoning my car to look for better shelter, and I didn't know if I'd find any.  My phone didn't work, I had no way of reaching my dad, and my heart was beating so fast it was making me dizzy.

From page 48 of Black Ice by Becca Fitzpatrick.  (Click to see Gerard's review of this one)

When Harry woke up on Sunday morning, it took him a moment to remember why he felt so miserable and worried.  Then the memory of the previous night rolled over him.

From page 288 of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J. K. Rowling.


Gerard's:

I cried till my stomach hurt.  Then I slowly climbed the thirty-two stone steps and headed for home, kicking small stones before me and cursing my sister with every step.

 From page 23 of Prayers and Lies by Sherri Wood Emmons.  (Click link for my review)

It's me, RED crayon.  We need to talk.

From page 3 of The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt. (click link for our review--we both liked this one!)


Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of A Daily Rhythm. Anyone can play along, so I thought  I  would play for fun! Just pick two sentences from the book you are reading. 

Happy Reading!

"Not a Drop to Drink" by Mindy McGinnis

Not a Drop to Drink by Mindy McGinnis is told by a young girl named Lynn.  She lives with her mom and protects their pond because water is very scarce in her world.  When an accident claims the mother, it's all up to Lynn.

I thought this book was okay.  I really liked Lynn and the story line was good enough to keep my interest.  It had a good ending too!
(Gerard's review, 4 stars)

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