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It’s Cool To Be Kind by Shermaine Perry-Knights – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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It's Cool To Be Kind: A Children's Book on Kindness and FriendshipIt’s Cool To Be Kind: A Children’s Book on Kindness and Friendship by Shermaine Perry-Knights
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I like the concept of It’s Cool to be Kind, but I think it missed its mark. The book didn’t flow for me, and got a little off topic in my opinion. It starts with the children discussing a school assignment, what are you best at. But then the kids throw around stories regarding kids being the first to do awesome things. The story continues and we see examples of each character being kind and helpful to others. I think it would have made more sense if their assignment was not “what are you best at?”, but instead “what are some ways you can be kind to others or make a difference in the world?” Regardless, I would read more of the author’s stories to my kids because I think there is potential.

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Ink and Intrigue at Ivy Tree Inn (Ariadne Winter Mystery Series) by Ellen Butler – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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Ink and Intrigue at Ivy Tree InnInk and Intrigue at Ivy Tree Inn by Ellen Butler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Ink and Intrigue at Ivy Tree Inn was an action packed book that I’m glad to have read. The cover did not draw me in, and had it not been for reading this author previously, I likely wouldn’t have picked this book up. There were a lot of characters with overlapping history and at first I had a hard time keeping them straight. I still don’t know how to pronounce the main character’s name! We know early on there is a death but don’t know who was the victim or who committed the crime. I think the author did a good job of slowly uncovering the story and maintaining the mystery until the end. I was quite invested in seeing how it ended and be sure to read to the verrrry end. I was fascinated when I read the pages after the story concluded, and learned the story is loosely based on historical events and people. Not that I have any idea who they are, but still fun to learn.

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Gadrella by Tricia Gardella – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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GadrellaGadrella by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Gadrella is a fun children’s book, and perfect to read during the Halloween season. Gardella is a young witch who has big feelings around the traditions of the witch community. It’s always the same and she longs for change. She doesn’t want to ride a broom, wear black, and make potions. She takes it on herself to challenge the norm, and make changes to make herself happy. She shows everyone she is brave enough, and gives her friends the courage to be different as well.

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A Tale of Two Crushes by Cori Cooper – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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A Tale of Two CrushesA Tale of Two Crushes by Cori Cooper
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Tale of Two Crushes had me rolling with laughter from start to finish. I really loved it, and am trying to get my teen daughter to read it too (She isn’t a reader, but I know if this was a movie/show, she would be all over it). Even describing the story to her, SHE was cracking up. I love the little details the author added to let us get to know each of the characters. Holland is just as unique as her name. She is quirky and fun, and her mom’s imposed diet is unique as well. She moves to a new city (which I love is in Arizona, because like the author, I live in Arizona) and soon starts crushing on 2 boys. Then, in the funniest (to us, awful for her) twist brings a whole new level of hilarity. Asher is such a sweet boy, and Chandler has his moments… but I was Team Asher all the way. I don’t know if the runway careers project is real or not, but I absolutely love the idea and want it to be real. Highly recommend this book. Probably one of my favorites of the year.

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Hi Little Brother, I Love You by Deniese Dennis – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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Hi Little Brother, I Love You: A Sweet Gift Keepsake Book Welcoming a New Baby Brother to the Family.Hi Little Brother, I Love You: A Sweet Gift Keepsake Book Welcoming a New Baby Brother to the Family. by Deniese Dennis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hi Little Brother, I Love You is a super sweet book that would be perfect for any young child welcoming a new sibling. It demonstrates the love and bond that little brothers or sisters can create early on. The older brother is such a good brother, teaching the new baby all the fun games. The book has key words written in different fonts and colors which made the reading fun and mixed up. The full page illustrations are bright and full of color and texture. My favorite is the ownership page in the beginning. I remember loving a book with my name when I was a kid.

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Quarterback Keeper: A College Sports Romance (Fall Lake Ballers, Book 1) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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Quarterback Keeper: A College Sports Romance (Fall Lake Ballers Book 1)Quarterback Keeper: A College Sports Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Quarter Back Keeper is the first book in the new Fall Lake Ballers series. I loved the previous series by the author, so it was a no brainer to pick this one up. While the theme is pretty similar to Hidden Valley Elite series, it was similar enough to hold my interest. No surprise, I am quickly hooked and will be reading book 2 soon. I like the character development, and I loved them all right away (except Kylian’s dad of course!). Gia is running from her past, but we can tell she is a strong woman. I love how she spends time with Kylian’s mom. The ending was total cliff hanger which is really annoying, but not surprising. Come on book 2 release…..

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Unmasking a Cowgirl (Match Made in Montana Series) by Rachelle Paige Campbell – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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Unmasking A Cowgirl (Match Made in Montana Book 3)Unmasking A Cowgirl by Rachelle Paige Campbell
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Unmasking a Cowgirl is the 3rd book in the Match Made in Montana series. I have read one other, but not the entire series, and while some characters overlap, it can be read and enjoyed as a standalone story. Abby Whit has recently moved to Herd Montana, and has a big secret. She is a descendant of the Whittier family, a family that has all but been exiled from town. She is back, hoping to reclaim a small plot of land still in her family. But, she is afraid of the negativity surrounding her family’s past. Joe is a teacher, as well as trying to develop his standing as a historian. He doesn’t hit it off with Abby, but is paired up with her to help with the food at the biggest event in town. Joe and Abby must learn to put their differences aside and work together. Will Joe be her biggest supporter, or biggest enemy? Time will tell.
I liked both characters, as well as the supporting characters within the story. There isn’t much romance in the story, but I am growing to love Herd and all its residents. Looking forward to the final book in the series.

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Luca Magoo, Don’t Eat The Glue (Luca Magoo Series) by Megan Delgado – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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Luca Magoo, Don't Eat The Glue: A back-to-school tale that encourages positive classroom behavior and creative expression.Luca Magoo, Don’t Eat The Glue: A back-to-school tale that encourages positive classroom behavior and creative expression. by Megan Delgado
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Luca Magoo, Don’t Eat the Glue had me laughing out loud! It is a silly and fun rhyming children’s book. Luca is excited for art class and is curious about how glue would taste. His teacher yells at him to NOT eat it!! Is startles him and gets his imagination running wild. He imagines all the things that might happen if he ate glue. I like how there are key words that are written in different fonts. It made things more fun. The rhyming was mostly good- forced in some places but it flowed well. I highly recommend this book as a fun and silly story to get the giggles out.

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Night Sweats and Hockey Nets (Hot Flash Hookups Series) by Sylvie Stewart and Marika Ray – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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Night Sweats and Hockey Nets (Hot Flash Hookups #3)Night Sweats and Hockey Nets by Marika Ray
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I should have read the description of Night Sweats and Hockey Nets before I read it. I usually choose books simply off the cover and title. This book is pretty steamy, which it is warned about (again, had I read the synopsis). It is the 3rd book in the series, but the only I’ve read. It can be read standalone. Overall I enjoyed the story and the little details the author added. The characters really came alive and their friendships and relationship shined off the page. Despite the detailed scenes that are beyond my typical reading, I would read the others in the series.

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A Pig and a Poke by Tricia Gardella – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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A Pig and A PokeA Pig and A Poke by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Pig and a Poke is a children’s book, that while we’ll written, I didn’t like the topic. I chose to read it because my son and i have enjoyed other picture books by this author. I didn’t even know what was going on, and had to google it. Apparently its pig wrestling or pig scramble- was well described in the story. Angela and other children are chasing a pig around a pen, trying to catch it. If they can hold on long enough, they “win” the pig. The author did a good job portraying how the children may feel, tired, defeated, and finally, victorious. But, since I think this activity is pretty mean for the animal, I wouldn’t recommend this book to others. Read others by this author instead.

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Good Things Take Time (Buddy the Blue Corgi Series) by Suzanna Lynn – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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Good Things Take Time: A picture book about learning patience (Buddy the Blue Corgi)Good Things Take Time: A picture book about learning patience by Suzanna Lynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Good Things Take Time is part of the Buddy the Blue Corgi series. My son and I really enjoy these books. The puppy is adorable and his cat brothers are too. Buddy tells us a little about his history growing up on a farm before being adopted. We see several times Buddy not being picked and how sad he gets. There is even a page with his big ol puppy dog eyes! But Momma says it’s just not his time, and the book had a happily ever after.

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Decisions Matter (Buddy the Blue Corgi Series) by Suzanna Lynn – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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Decisions Matter: A picture book about learning right from wrong (Buddy the Blue Corgi 3)Decisions Matter: A picture book about learning right from wrong by Suzanna Lynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Decisions Matter is a cute children’s book with a lesson to be learned. The characters and illustrations are so adorable. The struggle surrounding being a “tattletale” is tough for kids of all ages. I love the example presented in this story and how to solve it. The quote at the end is a good lesson, and I was happy the author included some non-bible quotes.

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You Are Special (Buddy the Blue Corgi Series) by Suzanna Lynn – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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You Are Special (Buddy the Blue Corgi, #1)You Are Special by Suzanna Lynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

You Are Special is a book in the series Buddy the Blue Corgi. It is a story about a puppy who looks different from his siblings. He is the only blue pup in his litter, and is worried that makes him strange. His mother is so sweet, turning the tables and making him understand that being different is special, not strange. We all have differences, and that is something to embrace, not stress over. The story teaches a good lesson to our younger readers. While it does have a bible passage tie in at the end, if you are not religious, you could skip that page and enjoy the book just the same. The illustrations are adorable, and my son and I liked seeing the photograph of the real Buddy at the end. We look forward to reading the rest of Buddy’s books.

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The Places We Call Home by Kim Ann – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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The Places We Call Home: A picture book to remind us that home is where all love begins.The Places We Call Home: A picture book to remind us that home is where all love begins. by Kim Ann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Places we Call Home is a wonderfully illustrated children book. It is easy to read and rhymes and flows. It is a good reminder that home can look very different to each person. This book would be good for our youngest readers (preschool). The illustrations are bright and colorful and assist the story. I like that the author included animals homes as well.

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Made to Love Her (Moore Family Saga Novella) by Michele Sims – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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Made to Love Her: Romantic Suspense Novella (Moore Family Saga)Made to Love Her: Romantic Suspense Novella by Michele Sims
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Made to Love Her is a novella within the Moore Family Saga. This book focuses on the older Moore couple- Cade and Lecia (Miles’ parents). They are referred to as Kaiden and Alicia in other books, and that took me longer than it should have to connect the dots. This book was really quick and the chapters are short. It takes place in the middle of the timeline, when Miles is 10, and his dad is still a touring musician. Both Cade and Lecia have a intense love for each other, and will do anything for the other. While I didn’t mind the story, it didn’t seem to really have a point, or develop enough for me to care. It seemed like the mystery and events were more a story for Cade’s brother. This book didn’t add much to the series or backstory for the characters.

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Master Bistrita (Masters of the Consulate Book 11) by Sylvia Black – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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Master Bistrita (Masters of the Consulate #11)Master Bistrita by Sylvia Black
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Master Bistrita is the 11th book in the Masters of the Consulate series. While I have not read them all, I would suggest reading book 10 before this one, otherwise you wont know what the heck is going on. This book picks up where the previous book left off. While I have enjoyed what I have read of this series, this book was not my favorite. I am not really into BDSM, and the only book I really read with it was 50 shades. And parts of this book felt very much like that- contract, signing NDA, etc. With looking past that, and quickly speed reading those sections, I enjoyed the rest of the book. I like all the mixed relationships and the plot of the series as a whole. I enjoyed the characters as each as Bistrita and Chara are both strong personalities and love fiercely.

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Forever to Fall (Buckeye Falls Book 5) by Libby Kay – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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Forever to Fall (Buckeye Falls, #5)Forever to Fall by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Forever to Fall was cute. I love this series and while I probably say this every time, this may have been my fav in the series. I love that Beckett is a little misfit- red hair, glasses that are always askew, WoW gamer. Mallory has been the sister to Evan the last couple books so it was nice to see her character develop. The back story of their childhood and Beckett’s grandparents was a nice touch. Very clean romantic story with great characters. I look forward to the next book, and will be sad when the series runs out of characters and ends. Libby Kay, If you’re reading this, please give us cheesy bite recipe! You’ve been raving about them for 5 books and I so very much want to try them!

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Where’s Gramma? by Tricia Gardella – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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Where's Gramma?Where’s Gramma? by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Where’s Gramma? is a quick children’s picture book. It is geared toward younger readers, as there are only a line or 2 on each page. The illustrations help the story along. Gramma is playing hide and seek with her grandsons, always in new fun places. She is full of adventure and surprise. The story rhymes and is fun.

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Andrew’s Armor by Jill Monaco – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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Andrew's ArmorAndrew’s Armor by Jill Monaco
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Andrew’s Armor was not what I expected, but I enjoyed reading it to my son. Andrew is a young boy, who has a toy chest filled to the brim. One of his favorite toys is his armor- dress up. He has a helmet, shield and sword. When he has those in hand, he goes on great adventures and feels brave and courageous. But then one day he gets hurt while wearing the armor, and it looses all its magic. It takes a while for him to get it back, and with the help of scripture. This is what I did not expect- I missed the God part of the book description. Despite not being religious, the book has good meaning behind it. Most of the illustrations are wonderful, but the beginning, I thought Andrew’s parents were siblings. They look incredibly young. There are a lot of activities at the end, that I didn’t read, because again- not religious.

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Murder in Prospect (An Eve Sawyer Mystery) by Jane Suen – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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Murder in Prospect: An Eve Sawyer MysteryMurder in Prospect: An Eve Sawyer Mystery by Jane Suen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Murder in Prospect is the next book in the Eve Sawyer Mystery series. You don’t have to read them all, or in order, but they do have a continuing timeline and overlapping characters. Bob’s uncle died and he asked Eve to accompany him back home, partly for support and partly due to her uncanny ability to investigate. The perks of having a friend who is a journalism major. They start meeting people close to Bob’s uncle and uncover more about the recent history before and after his death. Trouble is always close behind when Eve is investigating, and before long there is a break in and another death. Can these 2 college students stay alive long enough to solve the murder mystery?

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G is for Gossamer: A Children’s SMART & SOPHISTICATED ABC’s Book by Miss Whitaker – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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G is for Gossamer: A Children's SMART & SOPHISTICATED ABC's BookG is for Gossamer: A Children’s SMART & SOPHISTICATED ABC’s Book by Miss Whitaker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

G is for Gossamer is the bougee ABC book. It is easily the fanciest letter learning book I’ve ever seen. I missed the part that the definitions were included (at the end) and found myself googling the word to learn what it meant. The cover gave me a Charlotte’s Web feel and I picked it for that alone. The illustrations within are breathtaking. Not a word I would normally use to describe a toddler picture book, but more than fitting. I did learn a few new words and my son learned probably close to half of these.

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Porter and Midge: Paws and Pastries A Kid’s Guide to Homemade Dog Treats (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series) by Jennie Chen and Giselle Nevada – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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Porter and Midge: Paws and Pastries: A Kid's Guide to Homemade Dog Treats (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series)Porter and Midge: Paws and Pastries: A Kid’s Guide to Homemade Dog Treats by Giselle Nevada
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

My son and I always enjoy books about Porter and Midge. We love the rhyming and the colorful pictures. They are educational, while remaining fun. Im not sure where Paws and Pastries falls into the series, but it would be a good first read, since it introduces us to the dogs and their owners. The picture of mom made me laugh, as it looks so much more realistic than the rest of the illustrations. This book is worth its weight, simply due to the recipes included. It is more of a dog treat cookbook, with a little poem/story preceding. We have ingredients for a couple on our list, and plan to try on our pup.

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Picking Pismo by Emi Hilton – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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Picking PismoPicking Pismo by Emi Hilton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Picking Pismo was a new author for me, and I really enjoyed it. The writing is so authentic and I fell in love with the characters. The story is realistic and pulls at your heartstrings. It was romantic without any steamy scenes, which made me enjoy it that much more. I love how the author created a bond between David and Alexis not just David and Claire. The ending was good, the epilogue was a little lacking imo. Took us 5 years into the future but without much added to the closure. I look forward to reading more books by this author, as I genuinely loved her style.

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Oscar and Emmy Visit the Vet (Oscar and Emmy Series) by Terri Sabol – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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Oscar and Emmy Visit the Vet: A book to explain how visiting the vet with your pets can be fun!Oscar and Emmy Visit the Vet: A book to explain how visiting the vet with your pets can be fun! by Terri Sabol
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love how educational Oscar and Emmy’s books are. The book Oscar and Emmy Visit the Vet is a great book for young pet owners. It helps explain why it is important to visit the vet, not just when your pet is injured or sick but also as a preventative. The book is written in a way for children to understand. It also goes over behaviors the pets might have when visiting the vet- like being scared or anxious. It also explains what anesthesia is, which I thought was pretty cool. There are additional pages after the story for cat owners to learn more about the routines we learned about in the book. The illustrations are so bright and colorful, and capture Oscar and Emmy’s individual personalities.

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The Taste of Treachery by Emily Bybee – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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The Taste of TreacheryThe Taste of Treachery by Emily Bybee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was drawn into The Taste of Treachery just from the cover art and title. I haven’t read anything by this author before, and didn’t really even read what the story was about. It was soooo good I didn’t want to put it down. I like that the character development was gradual and realistic. Both main characters Caleb and Harper were likeable. Harper has a history of anxiety and panic attacks, but is able to put them aside and be a baddy hero when needed. The ending tho, come on?! I was not happy with it at all- It didn’t provide the closure I needed.

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Word Play by Tricia Gardella – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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Word PlayWord Play by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Word Play is a cute children’s picture book with bright colorful illustrations. The story tells us of Joe’s first day of school. He starts off spelling his name with his cereal. That really took me back to my childhood, with alphabet cereal and soup. I remember how much fun it was to try to spell things. But I digress… Joe wanders out of school and explores the shops in town, looking for someone to help him read. Now for the kid listeners, this probably sounds like a fun adventure. The mom is me was shocked he wandered away from school without being stopped, and visited several stores without being questioned. Thank goodness for Bea, likely a wonderful grandma. I read this to my 8 year old and he enjoyed it, pointing out to me he agreed that Joe shouldn’t have left school alone.

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Falling for a Star in the City (Stars in the City Series) by Krysten Lindsay Hager – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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Falling for a Star in the City: A Hockey Romance (Stars in the City)Falling for a Star in the City: A Hockey Romance by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed Falling for a Star in the City, more than I thought I would. The first book was alright, but the characters were too young and immature for my liking. This book started off rough, where the end of every chapter was filled with negative attitude and self- doubt. I was rolling my eyes I thought I was going to hate it. But I ended up really enjoying the story. It was nice seeing Paige mature and find herself. She developed from a striving teenage soap star, questioning her worth and just trying to fit in… and matured into a character that I really enjoyed. She learned to stand up for herself, learn what real friends and real relationships can feel like, and stopped living on social media worried about what everyone else thinks. I look forward to the next book, because the author and characters are getting better as the series goes on. I am not sure I totally agree with the age range; 100% its a YA book, but I don’t know about an 11 year old enjoying this book. Not my 11 year old anyway.

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Art of Deception (Notebook Mysteries Series) by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Art of DeceptionNotebook Mysteries ~ Art of Deception by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Art of Deception is the next in the Notebook Mysteries series. I have read them all, and love them. The author is also getting better at writing, as the books go on, which is even better. While the characters lives do evolve throughout the series, I think you could start anywhere in the series and enjoy the book. It is very untraditional, but action packed. Emma is a detective in 1800s Chicago, and likes to challenge the status quo. She is in a long term relationship with Jeremy, who have taken in a child Hen, but they are not married. Her family lives in a communal living, and their residents are like family. They don’t play much part in this book, as we focus as Emma and Jeremy try to solve the murder of one of their friend’s brother in law. There was a lot of character development in this book, so I really look forward to seeing what the author comes up with next.

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No One Could See the Flea by Tricia Gardella – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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No One Could See the FleaNo One Could See the Flea by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

No One Could See the Flea is a funny story of how quickly things can get out of control when kids assume things. While they were all trying to be helpful and solve the problem, they didn’t have the proper knowledge and never got an adult involved to assist. Poor Shank was doused with so many stinky and messy home remedies from all the neighborhood kids. My 8 year old son and I were giggling throughout. The illustrations are adorable and help the story along. That poor dog though!

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Glass Houses by Sinister Styx – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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Glass HousesGlass Houses by Sinister Styx
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

First off, this story was not what I assumed it would be about. But, Glass Houses still blew me away. The author did an amazing job packing so much feeling and umph into such a short story. I highly agree with the trigger warning, and was glad that it was short, because it probably would have been too much for me if it was a full length book. I have read other books by this author, under another pen name and loved them, so I definitely wanted to give this one a try. There was a reveal at the end that I didn’t see coming, but it fit perfect. Ivy and Falcon have an intense relationship, and when their trust in each other gets a crack, it spreads until their lives shatter. Highly recommend if you can get beyond the triggers- The author packed so much into so few pages. I look forward to seeing more from her.

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