I enjoyed reading this suspenseful historical story. This is a story that has a little bit of everything in it, from romance to mystery. This is a well written story where the characters bring the story to life. They are realistic and connectable. I enjoyed how they pulled me into the story from the start. This is a fast paced, hard to put down read. It is easy to read and entertaining as well. There is great growth of the plot as well as the characters throughout. You don’t want to miss this suspenseful trial. I look forward to reading more from this author in the future. I highly recommend reading this book.
This author has done it again. She has created a book that not only my daughter enjoyed but one that I also enjoyed reading with her. The book was engaging and fun and based on one of my favourite fairytales. It tells such an important story but on a level that the intended audience will easily understand. This author is quickly becoming a firm favourite in our household and I can’t wait to read more.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Bakerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Baker2022-10-11 15:45:162022-10-17 09:25:43Just One More Egg (Science Folktales Book 6) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Kerry Baker
I was pleasantly surprised when I started reading this book as I hadn’t realise that, although this story was fictional, it had a basis in true facts. I thought the author did a fantastic job of capturing the era and what it would be like for the heroine. I could easily imagine the scenes been depicted and found the story to be engaging. The storyline was definitely intriguing. There was a lot going on which created a fast paced story. I loved the mix of characters in the book too. I really felt you experienced their lives and the way of life in 1912. This is a well written and interesting story that I would recommend.
LAB SPILL: A Dark Comedy. Maybe. (THE COOL THING SERIES #2) by Robert Rife
This isn’t the first book I’ve read by the author. Lab Spill: A Dark Comedy. Maybe. Is a great read. This is the second book in The Cool Thing Series. It was a great read and I had a hard time putting it down.
There were once again so many characters to choose from. The one character that stuck out the most was Darren. Yes, he is in the first part of the book. He seems to be a hard-headed person that wants things done right. The quote I chose for Darren is: “The entry point has been fired; we’re going in. I’m taking a crew of three.”
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amanda Kimblehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmanda Kimble2022-10-11 15:19:162022-10-17 09:25:30Lab Spill: A Dark Comedy. Maybe. (The Cool Things Series #2) by Robert Rife-Review by Amanda Kimble
An Inheritance To Die For (Cozy Mysteries To Die For #4) by Judy Moore
This is the first book I’ve read by the author. An Inheritance To Die For is a great book and had me hooked from the beginning. This is the fourth book in the Cozy Mysteries To Die For Series.
Beck is called by an old roommate and she needs help. Beck isn’t exactly sure what she’s getting herself into. When she gets down there she finds that it could be any of them that murdered her friends father. The quote I chose for Beck is: “It wasn’t just about the new will, was it, Elliott? It was also about the old will. You were the executor. You knew what it said. You wanted Oliver to hear those horrible last words his father had for him. Words that his son would never forget. Words that would forever turn him against his father and cement his relationship with you.”
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amanda Kimblehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmanda Kimble2022-10-11 15:05:142022-10-17 09:25:19An Inheritance To Die For (Cozy Mysteries To Die For #4) by Judy Moore-Review by Amanda Kimble
Ava Vaughan has had enough with her husband Cole Jacobs. She wants to end their marriage. But when Cole says No! She is shocked and wants to know why? It’s not a big request, as Ava loves planning fundraisers. This was a real tear jerker, as I was not expecting to fall so deeply into Ava and Cole’s story. The story is fast paced and keeps you reading and wanting more. The author is among my favorites. So I have read many of her books and she never disappoints. Her characters were lacking communication which she remedies in the end. I love a good second chance romance story. This is all of that.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Cindy Mayberryhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCindy Mayberry2022-10-11 14:46:332022-10-17 09:25:13The Victor (The Freemasons Book 1) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Cindy Mayberry
This is another fantastic read by the author. Grave Digger Academy II is the second book in the Grave Digger Academy Series. This series keeps getting better and better.
Makayla is back for her second year at Grave Digger Academy. This year she is participating in the school games and will be going up against her brothers. This year is difficult and perhaps may be her last. The quote I chose for Makayla is: “Please do. Woolly frightens me. He’s stronger than last year and more desperate. I’m lucky to be alive.”
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amanda Kimblehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmanda Kimble2022-10-11 14:44:042022-10-17 09:24:27Grave Digger Academy II (Grave Digger Academy Series) by C.A. King-Review by Amanda Kimble
Historic reads are always good, and this one is no exception. It starts off with multiple jumps, following how Lottie has met and known each character, quickly displacing what time and situation the reader has. Took a few rereads to get acquainted, but once general character introduction and world-building are established, it evens out. We are taken through one general plot, while plagued with another that quickly becomes the main drive for this story. Legal matters eventually lead us to a clerk-led POV, blackmail, all while trying to wade through flashback after flashback. This story has many points and twists to it, and if you enjoy murder mysteries or anything based on true crime, you’ll enjoy this. It includes a main character who seems to have alternate personalities, both strict conservative during the day and open bisexual liberal when the sunsets. It hints at societal issues seen today, yet deals with the placing of the early 1900s. Overall, a good read, it took me a little bit to get into it but ended up finishing with a different viewpoint. I would recommend this book as it ties in romance, historic fiction, fantasy, and the openness of the author and characters.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Christenhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngChristen2022-10-11 14:07:322022-10-17 09:24:19Divided Lives by K.R. Mullins – Review by Christen Ware
Amazing conclusion to the series, just what I needed. It has everything you could want in a book. I would say that you should read the other books in the series first so you get the full picture. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you will feel everything. I can’t wait to see what else this author has in store for us. Pick it up today!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ashley Westermanhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAshley Westerman2022-10-11 13:55:042022-10-11 13:55:04True Colors (The Colors Trilogy Book 3) by K.R. Raye – Review by Ashley Westerman
This author writes some of the best series I’ve ever read. I was hooked from the beginning, there is so much action it keeps you hanging on throughout the entire book. This series gets better with every book. The narrators do an excellent job keeping you engaged throughout the entire book. Pick up this series immediately you will not be disappointed. I can’t wait to see what happens next.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ashley Westermanhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAshley Westerman2022-10-11 12:56:062022-10-17 21:56:38Rock Bottom (Satan’s Devils MC Book #7) Audiobook by Manda Mellett – Review by Ashley Westerman
Very interesting story. This is not the first book I have ready by Maria DeBlassie, but it is the first short story. It flowed rather smoothly. It was easy to understand how the main character felt. I got to the end and flipped back and forth looking for more! It honestly was great! Go ahead and give this quick read a chance.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jamie Truexhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJamie Truex2022-10-11 12:47:252022-10-17 09:24:14Hungry Business: A Gothic Story about the Horrors of Dating by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Jamie Truex
I really enjoyed listening to this story I had a really hard time turning it off and going to work. Listening made my commute so much better. This hit me right in the feels, it was beautifully told. The narrator did a great job of making me feel like I was there. Bea is such a strong female character that has been through a lot and remained strong throughout everything. I would definitely recommend listening to this, you’re missing out if you don’t!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ashley Westermanhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAshley Westerman2022-10-11 12:29:132022-10-13 22:22:15Unveiling Beulah Audiobook by Dana Wayne – Review by Ashley Westerman
This is the fourth book in the series of Cozy Mysteries to Die For. It is a standalone book. I did not feel like I had missed anything from the prior books in the series. Beck is a newly licensed Private Investigator. Her old college roommate, Jacqueline, wants to hire her for her first paid PI job. While in college Beck did not like how Jacqueline had acted so was hesitant to take the job. Once Beck arrives she sees Jacqueline’s same actions and wonders if she made a mistake. Jacqueline’s father died and the police are saying it was a suicide. However, Jacqueline is determined that it wasn’t, but that it was murder. Beck is there to find out the truth and will do whatever it takes to find out the real answer. I enjoyed this book and it was an easy read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Michelle Troyerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMichelle Troyer2022-10-11 09:39:072022-10-11 12:45:24An Inheritance to Die For (Cozy Mysteries To Die For Book 4) by Judy Moore – Review by Michelle Troyer
This is the second book in this author’s series. I did not read the first one until after reading this one. I would recommend that you read them in order so that it makes more sense to you. Or at least I wish that I had. This was such a funny, yet gross at times, book. It made me think of Garbage Pail Kids in certain areas. I would not recommend allowing young readers to read this book unless they are into gross morbid oddities. The characters are different. And I mean that quite literally. If you are a fan of horror books or comics like The Walking Dead or Night of the Living Dead then this book is for you. I liked it. I would not however advise giving this book as a gift. It is not a gift giving book. But I do recommend you give it a read if you like monsters, murder, mystery , drama, and laughs.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Karen Pearmanhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKaren Pearman2022-10-11 09:18:442022-10-11 12:44:54Lab Spill (The Cool Thing Series Book 2) by Robert Rife – Review by Karen Pearman
This book was a recommendation from a friend that knows I enjoy reading historical event books. This one did not disappoint me. And it took me to a time and place I was not familiar with reading. I also must say that I enjoyed having the flow sheet along with the character list at the end of the book. That was a nice addition that I could flip over to when I needed clarification about the facts. The story kept me on my toes and the plot twisted and turned along the way. It was interesting to learn the behind-the-scenes information into the legal system during the early 1900’s. I highly recommend this book to anyone that is a fan of true crime mysteries with a little bit of romance blended in. It really sucked me in.
Link thinks he is the last faerie in the world. He’s been looking for years for his other half and has given up ever finding her. Then one day, in walks Ommily. She is the missing half of their faerie pair, the epitome of protection for others like them. There’s just one hiccup… she has a fiancée. As Link helps her figure out exactly what she is and how she fits in at the Soppranaturale Hotel – where all otherworldly beings gather and thrive together- they are faced with some challenges. First and foremost, they have to survive together in The Gauntlet against the reigning champions, one of whom is Link’s jealous ex-girlfriend. Can they work together in a short amount of time? Will they be able to figure out how their powers complement each other’s in time to win The Gauntlet?
This is my first time reading this author. I found it to be a quick read that drew me in immediately. The characters were fleshed out pretty quickly and backstories were seamless with present time in the book. I didn’t want to put it down until I figured out what was going to happen. I feel like it was a good first book to a series and I am looking forward to reading more about Link and Ommily.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Desiree Ottingerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDesiree Ottinger2022-10-11 08:40:082022-10-11 12:44:43The Gauntlet (The Soppranaturale Series Book 1) by Ashley Pagano – Review by Desiree Ottinger
An enjoyable and engaging sci-fi adventure with an original take on time travel, which had me hooked from start to finish. An advanced physics professor and his student invent a method of time travel, and then adapt it to the original prop time machine from the 1960’s film, ‘The Time Machine’. However, having succeeded in getting the complex mechanism to work the pair struggle to decide what the proper use of the time machine should be. Whilst his student wants to travel back in time to correct a terrible historical wrong from occurring, the professor has a more personal trip back in time planned. He would like to prevent the love affair of his life from ending in a broken hearted romance. This is an intriguing story which had me gripped, whilst the descriptive narrative brought both the settings and the characters vividly to life, making me feel immersed in the storyline.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Gordonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Gordon2022-10-11 08:26:122022-10-11 12:44:38Borrowed Time by Lane Cohen – Review by Jennifer Gordon
This is a great historical mystery. I really enjoyed how the author told this story and the concept of the main character basically living 2 separate lives, one with her female partner which at the time was unheard of and the other of a respectable lady in a job that demands respect. This story was interesting and gripping but at times I really felt for Lottie as she struggles to keep both her lives separate, which today we wouldn’t even need to think about or consider.
Lottie works as a legal clerk and when she starts to work on a criminal case involving a police officer it becomes a job with more risks than you could even imagine. Lottie finds herself being blackmailed but who is doing it and what do they hope to gain from it? Now we have to follow Lottie as she tries to uncover who is behind the blackmail and try to save her personal life from coming out in the open and affecting her professional life. After being so careful with keeping personal and professional separate who could know about her preferences and would be willing to use it against her to get what they want? And how does it all link to the trial she is working on of Officer Charles Becker.
I really enjoyed this book and I couldn’t stop reading until I found out who was behind it all. The historical twist was nice and the insight into Lottie’s life at the time when falls for the same sex was a big no no was interesting to read but at the same time also sad that it could have such a dangerous and shameful effect if the truth were to be exposed. I throughly enjoyed this book.
Historical fiction is one of my favorite genres and K.R. Mullins has done a fantastic job of taking the fictional life of our main character, Lottie, and weaving it into the historic Charles Becker trial. I love the way Lottie isn’t your typical female lead and yet she is in a very official position. When she starts getting blackmailed and they threaten to reveal parts of her life she’d rather leave in the dark, we see a fierce and stubborn woman who won’t back down. I really enjoyed how Mullins integrated the Becker trial into her story. I definitely researched it as I was reading (because that’s just how I am) but I think she did a great job of seamlessly weaving the details from the trial into Lottie’s story. I definitely recommend this title. It was a quick and interesting read.
This is an enjoyable and engaging historical crime mystery, set in New York City, in 1912 and the storyline is based on Police Lieutenant Charles Becker’s Conspiracy trial. The city is divided between Greenwich Village where rejected tradition is regularly flouted, and Manhattan where it is strictly upheld. The heroine of the story is Lottie Flannigan, and she manages to balance both sides of her life, embracing her bohemian lifestyle whilst working in the legal profession, clerking for conservative Justice Goff in Midtown. Lottie finds herself working on a high profile case which turns into a trial of a lifetime, involving a local Police Officer Charles Becker.
As Lottie’s professional and personal lives collide, she finds herself caught up in a blackmail scheme. With the blackmailer threatening to disclose her most intimate choices, if she doesn’t do as they say. Lottie believes it’s related to the Becker trial, but she has to find out who would benefit most from the verdict, and could her missing lover be a part of the scheme. Lottie is a great main character, likeable and relatable, and who I felt engaged with. The authors wonderful descriptive narrative brings the setting vividly to life, and the historical details made me feel as though I had been transported back to 1912. The storyline flowed well and the exciting plot had me hooked from start to finish. I definitely recommend reading this novel.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Gordonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Gordon2022-10-11 08:03:112022-10-11 12:44:20Divided Lives by K.R. Mullins – Review by Jennifer Gordon
a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61074882-bycatch” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”>Bycatch by Alexander Blevens My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This one really pulled at my heart strings for so many reasons and part of me thinks it’s because where I live and my country’s history ….
People run from their homes to escape their country and it’s evil , they look for greener grass but it’s not always greener on the other side is it , you’re on a new country with it’s own rules and ways , you’re an alien for lack of a better word and people see that desperation and take advantage of it …..war is not kind , mankind is not always kind🥲
My attention was kept by the characters , their personal demons and struggles and how they deal with it , they’re human , they’re real , they’re relatable 🤗
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heidihttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeidi2022-10-11 07:59:132022-10-11 12:44:15Bycatch by Alexander Blevens – Review by Heidi Sturgess
I read this as a standalone because I didn’t know there were other books prior to reading the references within. I’m starting to read the others since I had to catch up and not be in the loop. But this book itself was so beautifully written, I fell in love with the characters, and I absolutely loved the story! I don’t wanna give it away but it was well worth the read and hopefully the others are as well.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Faith Jacksonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngFaith Jackson2022-10-11 07:40:382022-10-11 12:44:09Into the Light (Moon Harbor Series Book 3) by Kate McWilliams – Review by Faith Jackson
I have been a huge fan of this author for quite some time, since I have had the pleasure of reading the author’s other series, surrounding mysteries in Chicago. Let me say, my heart leaped with joy when I realized the connection between the main heroine in this novel and the other series!
Very much enjoyed this book and the story Greatly admired Lottie. Resultant and independent. For sure fan girled out on the certain scenes that Emma from the other series, made an appearance. The book was full of intrigue over what involved Lottie. She was a lot like Emma, but as Emma knows, sometimes when you put your nose too deep you get in trouble. Lottie was blamed for something, and she had to clear her name and figure out who the real culprit was before it was too late! Personally, a big thing I admired and enjoyed was the historical take. I do not mean just the time frame, women’s suffrage was a big thing in history and the author perfectly portrayed it into the novel. Excellent writing and an intriguing novel! I truly loved it!
I could not put this book down once I began, there was so many interesting concepts that kept me wanting to read! Highly recommend this author as well as their book Both are a must read that you will enjoy!
My 7-year-old son and I enjoyed this book. It taught him the same things I’ve always preached about hard work, determination, patience and my son loved how it all came together in the end to work out in Moby’s favor! He and my 2-year-old son also enjoyed the pictures. Parents, this book, is worth the read!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Faith Jacksonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngFaith Jackson2022-10-11 07:22:172022-10-11 12:43:52Moby Plays the Flute by Eeha Bhatt – Review by Faith Jackson
I felt this was a decent read but not anything spectacular. I kept trying to grasp the plot but it fell a bit flat for me and read slower than I had anticipated. The characters were well written but I felt a disconnect from them and the relationship felt struggled and ingenuine. I love enemies to lovers plus the added bonus of dogs and cats but something failed to click. I found myself drifting off and just skimming the story in certain sections as it got longwinded and repetitive, especially the conversations between Cookie and Oliver. I wanted to love it based on the description and other’s reviews but I guess it just wasn’t for me.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Bethany Rollinshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBethany Rollins2022-10-11 06:55:112022-10-11 12:43:46Hate You Later (Lit Lovers Series Book 1) by Ciara Blume – Review by Bethany Rollins
This is the first book in this particular series from this wonderful author and I have to say I am looking forward to reading more. Cole and Ava are separated after experiencing a devastating loss and when Ava announces to Cole that she wants a divorce so they can both start over, he decides that is the last thing he wants and goes about proving to her that they truly are meant to be together. There is a very fascinating storyline threaded through this book that obviously threads through the entire series and I can’t wait to see where it will take us.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Juleshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJules2022-10-11 06:39:412022-10-11 12:43:40The Victor (The Freemasons Book 1) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Jules Herbert
Gemma & Dominic are a pair that just can’t deny the chemistry. They want to but can’t. He runs The Lodge. She’s an entertainment reporter looking into her father’s death which she blames on him and his 3 buddies. Oh, let the drama begin. She has a grudge and threatens Dominic. He is just out to protect his investments and secrets. This enemy relationship slowly moves into friendship and more. An entertaining book that also covers some deep subjects such as sex trafficking. I loved watching the relationship develop between Gemma and Dom. Gemma is pretty independent and learns it’s okay to ask for help. Dom has to learn to let the walls down. The storyline will touch all your emotions as Ava and Cole are in it as well. They share news. A quick and adventurous read. The suspense pulls you in. I couldn’t put it down. You had to know what happens. I love this series. I can’t wait to read Jude’s adventures in the next book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shelly Kittellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShelly Kittell2022-10-11 06:39:172022-10-11 12:43:34The Hunter (The Freemasons Book 2) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Shelly Kittell
I used to dislike these types of Mafia books but one author got me hooked. Now I’m always looking for more. This book was about Adrianna and Sal. Sal was next to lead the family and Adrianna was the good doctor at the resort there to take care of the guests and of course the family. The family never goes to the hospital when they are shot or stabbed. Adrianna hates everything about Sal. From his dark penetrating eyes to his bossy demeanor. So why can she not get him off her mind and he goes out of his way to look for her. When a wedding is ambushed, the family is lucky Adrianna is there to be able to go underground to care for the injured. The question remains….how was the wedding ambushed at their resort with all that security….there’s a rat! Sal makes it his number one priority to find the rat all while trying to get Adrianna into his bed. Adrianna has secrets of her own on why she showed up to work for this family. She seems like a sweet innocent doctor but, when something or someone threatens what is hers, she will do what she needs to in order to neutralize the threat! I absolutely loved this book from beginning to end and cannot wait for more!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Michelle Mulveyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMichelle Mulvey2022-10-11 06:23:082022-10-11 12:43:29Boss’s Vendetta (Sicilian Gods Book 1) by Via Mari – Review by Michelle Mulvey
Divided Lives By: K.R. Mullins 5* This story is based on actual events that took place in Greenwich Village in 1912. Lottie, our main character, is definitely not one who follows or believes in societal norms. She frequents areas she shouldn’t frequent and keeps with company with people some would be desirable. Despite being considered bohemian, she also holds a very official office. She is a legal clerk for Justice Goff. She has begun working on a very important criminal trial. This trial is very polarizing as it involves a local police officer named Charles Becker. Once, Lottie begins working on this trial she begins being blackmailed. The problem is, these blackmailers are trying to expose areas of her life that she wants to keep hidden. I loved this story of Lottie and her involvement in this trial. Her struggles seemed so real and I really wanted to learn more about the actual events. I cannot say enough how good this book is! It really makes me want to research the actual case and also Greenwich during this time period! I definitely recommend it, especially to fans of mystery and true crime.
Lottie is an amazingly independent woman in a time when women are challenging the status quo. A clerk in the Judges office, she finds herself helping with several mysteries. The most important one finds her trying to find out who is setting her up to look like she killed her casual lover, Rose. Could it be the upcoming trial? Who could it be? I have to say I loved this book. Emma, from the YA series had a cameo in parts. Wonderful to see it sort of tied in. Lottie is strong. The other characters all had their own individual personalities that had their own quirks. The story is well-developed and carries itself. I loved the whole mystery throughout and the suffragettes, protest movement. The tone seemed to be how unfair women’s rights were and we saw that in how Henrietta and the others were treated. There was a little of everything to suit the tastes: humor, murder, mystery, romance, etc. A wonderful book and I hope we’ll see more of Lottie in the adult realm
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We also use different external services like Google Webfonts, Google Maps, and external Video providers. Since these providers may collect personal data like your IP address we allow you to block them here. Please be aware that this might heavily reduce the functionality and appearance of our site. Changes will take effect once you reload the page.
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