I enjoyed this book; and even though it is a novel I enjoyed trying to figure out which real life people some of the characters were modeled after (because of who the author is and her political connections). The mystery is a very difficult one to solve, even though from the beginning we know who at least one of the "bad guys" is. A fun read with many thrilling moments.

I loved the book, excellent read for building my Young Living Essentials Oils & More business!

This is a super cute summer read. Cleo McDougal is a fiercely independent woman who had a quick ascension in Washington, DC. She still has regrets, however. This book takes you through her list of 233 (or 234 by the end) regrets and how she makes peace with them before moving forward with a big announcement. I'm not sure if the author based the character of Cleo on any politician in particular, but it feels as if she has elements of Kirsten Gillibrand, among others. This book definitely falls in the summer beach read category. It was a quick and entertaining diversion from the overwhelming nature of today's real-life political scene.

This author used comedy to discuss his perspective of growing up and living with autism in Canada. I think he did a great job of tackling stereotypes of autism. I found it a little confusing that he kept emphasizing that no two people with autism are quite the same, but then made some sweeping generalizations of people with autism himself. However, I think overall this was a great read and helps neurotypicals understand the thought processes and habits of people with autism, promoting empathy for and an understanding of people with autism while not coming off as “preachy.”

I loved the book, excellent read!

The last (maybe?) in the Grishaverse series by the delightfully gothic Leigh Bardugo and what a wild ride! I was very satisfied with how the series' hanging threads were woven together. We get to spend a lot of time with the fabulously rakish King Nikolai and the fierce Zoya Navalensky, but characters from the previous trilogy and duology show themselves as well. For anyone who has enjoyed the Netflix show, this is a series well worth diving into, especially as a summer read.

In the distant future, almost 300 years after artificial intelligence became the all powerful Thunderhead, humanity has been cured of hunger, poverty, disease, and even death. Despite the basic utopia, the population is still growing faster than the planet can keep up. People still have to die (much more slowly than in the Age of Mortality), but it was decided that death was best left to human control, and so the Scythedom formed. Scythe Faraday takes Rowan and Citra on as reluctant apprentices to compete for a place in the Scythdom that neither of them wants. A sci-fi favorite that just adds more with each reread of the trilogy!

I loved the Slice series so much, this was such a nice end to those delightfully cheesy books. A sweet, quick read with main characters that absolutely stole my heart.

A really great YA introduction to a beloved super hero! Great for fans of action and adventure who may not be familiar with the DC hero universe, or who may want an intro! Exciting story, fast-paced action, and interesting characters.

The first book in this series, fast read, very different, I really enjoyed it, it’s in the young reader section