Book Wrap Up September
by
Natasa Djordjevic
- 10:35 AM
The Healer's Apprentice by Melanie Dickerson (✵✵)
While this book was not terrible, it was extremely predictable and very cheesy. Finally, this book was advertised as a ‘re-telling’ of the famous fairy tale “Sleeping Beauty”. There is only the thinnest of connections between the fairy tale and this story. If this is the reason the book intrigues you, you move on.
The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin (✵✵✵)
The story starts charmingly but rapidly loses steam. The story seems disjointed and awkward. The storylines don’t seem cohesive, and overall it is fairly shallow. I wanted to like this book, but I can’t recommend it.
Cooking for Picasso by Camille Aubray (✵✵✵)
This is a fun story of food, art, and mystery that playfully jumps between two continents and eras. I preferred the Picasso-era storyline more than the current-day characters, but - in the end - I enjoyed how it all came together.
Inamorata by Megan Chance (✵✵✵)
A gothic tale with a bit of mystery that explores the nature and relation of passion, beauty, art, fame, and love. The story and its characters are engaging and the author paints a vivid picture of Venice in the early 19th century.
The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson (✵✵✵)
A well-researched history of the power of reading, the ugliness of prejudice, and the strength to persevere. A simple story that can be meaningful even in today’s world.
The Indigo Girl by Natasha Boyd (✵✵✵✵)
Indigo Girl was a unique historical novel about a time period and subject I was unfamiliar with. The main character was well-developed, and the story moved along at a smooth pace with some surprises. The ending was suspenseful. I would recommend this novel.
