Book Wrap Up July
by
Natasa Djordjevic
- 12:35 PM
Across the Universe by Beth Revis (✬✬)
I gave this two stars instead of one because I do feel like the plot had some premise and could have been interesting, had it not been ruined by immature characters and filler chapters.
The Little Stranger by Sarah Waters (✬✬✬)
This novel has some solid creepy moments, disturbed characters, and builds atmosphere. The story maintains the suspense, and while it is not a challenging read, it’s an enjoyable one, nonetheless.
The Secret Daughter by Kelly Rimmer (✬✬✬)
This was an excellent novel, but at times, the story dragged on. There weren’t any twists or exciting climaxes, but the story of Lilly’s love for her daughter was beautiful. I did get quite bored at some parts of the book.
Michal by Jill Eileen Smith (✬✬✬)
Good fiction of biblical times. The author has taken the stories of King David and his wives and fleshed out the stories in a romantic, dramatic kind of manner. An easy and decent read.
The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion (✬✬✬)
The story is fun to read, mainly because Don is quirky, and Rosie, even though she’s supposed to be the “normal” one, has her issues too. It’s a rom-com with all the elements we already know, but it’s so fun to read I recommend it to anyone who’s looking for light reading.
A Place of Secrets by Rachel Hore (✬✬✬)
Some chapters are so well written while others seem to come from a cheap novel. The story is fun and sometimes exciting. All in all, a good book to read on a chilly day.
When Love Calls by Lorna Seilstad (✬✬✬)
A Christian romance set in the early 1900s about a young woman training to be a switchboard operator. At first, I found Hannah to be annoying and complaining, but that changed as the book progressed. Quite an interesting book. A clean romance.
