This book has got to be one of the strangest, yet entertaining books I’ve read in quite some time. There are definitely some parts where you’ll have to suspend belief, but it all works for this book. I enjoyed this author’s interpretation of the Four. War and Death are my favorite! The solution Ivy has to put forth to remedy the situation is… unique. The one thing I will say is that if you don’t like transparent social commentary in your books, you may not enjoy this one. Overall, fun and entertaining read!
This book had just the right amount of cuteness with a dash of magic to make it such a wonderful story. Cat had me giggling from the beginning with her silly antics. I read this to my daughter and she would not let me put it down till we finished. It makes me want to get in the kitchen and start baking again. We are MADLY in love with this story. We are definitely saving the recipes to bring a little happiness to our families later.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lydia Junehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLydia June2021-05-08 15:06:422021-05-08 20:45:07Bake Believe by Cori Cooper – Review by Lydia Pelton
This book had me hooked. Kalo had us guessing who the real villain was from the start. I felt like at times I loved the character of Paloma then others I wasn’t sure. The twists and turns has you on the edge of your seat waiting to see what happens next. You don’t know exactly who you trust and who you don’t. It’ll even has you questioning yourself through out. This YA thriller is such a good story from beginning to the end. The title definitely describes the story well.
This is a cute story. Its is entertaining and easy to read and follow along. This is perfect for the young adult. Each chapter is titled with a yummy food then the delicious recipe follows the end of the chapter. This book did make me hungry and want to start baking again/eating this food again.
The story is slow moving at first but once some magic happens the pace picks up and makes this hard to out down. The characters are lovely. The explaining stage slowed the book way back down again because I really just wanted to know why/how/what. The mothers are very hesitant even after the fact and I felt it put a few bumps in the story.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lisa Helmickhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLisa Helmick2021-05-08 09:54:372021-05-08 20:38:50Bake Believe by Cori Cooper – Review by Lisa Helmick
Cat awakens on her last day of summer vacation, itching to get to the pool w/ her best pal and cousin Robyn, so they can flirt w/ boys and live their best lives. She meets super-cute Tobey and they share an amazing soft pretzel from a new bakery next door. Cat didn’t realize baked goods could taste so amazing b/c her mom never cooks. I mean, NEVER cooks, like she has a phobia or something. School starts the next day, and horrors! There is a mix-up in Cat’s schedule and she ends up in Culinary class – w/ super-cute Tobey. Cat is SO embarrassed b/c she has NO IDEA how to read a recipe b/c remember, her mom has a phobia about cooking. But Cat’s Aunt Marissa is a GREAT cook, which Cat finds out by eating at Marissa’s house for once. Which is another thing her mom doesn’t usually allow. Cat helps bake a batch of cookies, feeling very happy to be working w/ Tobey. Robyn helps herself to one of the cookies – and is just over the moon w/ joy. Hmmm? Why is Robyn in such a good mood all of a sudden? Cat’s mom and aunt freak out when they hear she’s been baking in school, and her mom insists she drop Culinary class. So Cat’s all upset when she bakes the next day, and everyone who eats the no-bake cookies from class is in a terrible mood afterwards. OK, so what is going on? Why are Cat’s moods, while baking, affecting others? This is an interesting premise to go on for a cute little story that should be entertaining for any middle-schooler. As an adult, we think “Eh, this too shall pass.” But the kids? Maybe if they read this, they’ll understand that our moods DO affect other people, even if we don’t have a “gift” for baking that Cat – or is it her whole family? – apparently does. Big ideas about emotions are presented in an entertaining way – and each chapter is named for the baked good that Cat makes in that chapter, w/ a mouth-watering recipe for that item closing the chapter. The recipes are given w/ funny instructions, not the typical recipes in culinary cozy mysteries. And I love the unusual font for the chapter names; it looks like icing dripping off a cupcake. 3.7ish stars rounded up to 4 stars.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Sherry Sharpnackhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSherry Sharpnack2021-05-08 08:55:062021-05-08 09:49:25Bake Believe by Cori Cooper – Review by Sherry Sharpnack
Paloma, 17 years old, is forced to leave behind her family and spend the remainder of her senior year of high school in a convent. Wanting to do nothing but read and make it through the next seven months, Paloma quickly finds herself forming a friendship with a group of long time residents of the convent. But what is really happening at the convent? Are the girls and the nuns all what they claim to be? Filled with heart pounding suspense, Chameleon is an edge-of-your-seat supernatural thriller that keeps the reader guessing until the last page. Murder, ghosts, paranoia….all wrapped up into one novel. A must read that was impossible to put down!
I love anything to do with baking so when I found this book I HAD to have it.
This is unlike anything I have read before. It is a very cutesey novel where each chapter includes a recipe for the item they talk about during that chapter. I do not recommend reading this book on an empty stomach. You will be starving thinking about the delicious recipes.
Cat.. yes like the animal not short for anything has some magical powers to bake emotions. Whatever she is feeling transpires into her baking. This is such a funny concept and brings to life the saying “I made this with love”.
The characters in the story are fun and you get attached to them from the beginning. Robyn is hilarious and wants to live vicariously through Cat who had no clue how to manage her powers.
The book ended to complete the story however there is potential for a sequel there.. fingers crossed!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Cora-lyne Ethierhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCora-lyne Ethier2021-05-07 05:44:272021-05-07 08:20:36Bake Believe by Cori Cooper – Review by Cora-Lyne Ethier
This book was positively amazing. I am a fan of young adult/teen books and this one is now in my top ten of favorites. I love how the characters all flowed together and each one still stood out alone. I also love the LGBTQIA+ factor in it also. It is really a great work of art for teens who need to see more representation and know that they are not alone.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jerricka Brownhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJerricka Brown2021-05-06 19:30:462021-05-07 07:53:26Apocalypse NOPE!! by Deidre Huesmann-Review by Jerricka Brown
Apocalypse NOPE!! By Deidre Huesmann is a wonderful YA story that kept me entertained the whole way through. It’s a modern retelling of the four horsemen of the apocalypse story, but with a Deidre Huesmann twist. This is paranormal LGBT romantic comedy done well- with emotion, drama, teenage issues, angst, and more. I have read many of Deidre Huesmann’s books now and can always count on her to deliver a wonderfully original, entertaining, and yet thought provoking read. And this story was no different. I love the quirky, off-bet characters- and the modern spin that Ms. Huesmann gave to the old classic. I can’t wait to see what she does next.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2021-05-06 00:36:392021-05-06 09:07:48Apocalypse NOPE!! (Queerpocalypse) by Deidre Huesmann – Review by Angela Hayes
Bake Believe is a super imaginative and original book. The recipes included after each chapter is a neat feature and had me wanting to try them. The characters are very realistic and detailed. Cat and her family all had different quirks that made them seem real. This book would be enjoyable for both pre-teens and adults. The ending left me wanting more!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Nikitahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngNikita2021-05-05 07:45:392021-05-05 12:51:42Bake Believe by Cori Cooper – Review by Nikita Lesperance
I enjoyed this supernatural thriller. This is my first book by this author and I look forward to reading more from her. This is a well written story that made me feel as if I was right there with the characters. The characters are relatable and made the story engaging. I enjoyed being pulled into the story which kept me turning pages to the end. I found this book to be fast paced and entertaining to read. This is a story about Paloma and a seance to contact her dead father but what happens is not what she was expecting. When she holds a second seance she awakens a spirit that wants to keep its secret, just that secret. The twists and turns left me turning pages fast. This was a great morning read and I highly recommend it.
This is a Young Adult novel and is 296 pages. This story follows Ivy. Ivy views herself as really not fitting in anywhere. I mean, when your BFF’s are spiders, it kind of throws people off a bit. One day, she opens her neighbors mail and unbeknownst to her she ends up summoning the four horsemen and next thing you know she is faced with either creating an apocalypse or saving her mother. So, she decides to go the apocalypse route. I really enjoyed reading this book. I think we have all felt like Ivy at some point in our teenage years.
Okay so this book is amazing. There is angst, teen drama, fantasy and even cuss words. This book set my brain on fire. I am in love with the characters and storyline. I could not put it down. This author is one to put on your reading list for sure. This is one of those books that makes you become animated as you read. It shows you’re hurt and you can’t help root for the end of the world
Bake Believe by Cori Cooper – Review by Jaimie Salmon-Colburn
This books was SUPER CUTE!! I read it myself before suggesting it to my 9 year old. Of course she is going to want to bake everything! But I think we will take one section at a time so I have time to covert recipes to low carb no sugar. Anyways, back to the book!!!! I LOVED IT! I think that this is a wonderful book for preteens. The story was fun and exciting. Who doesn’t like Baking and Curses?! The characters where great and super funny at times! I can totally see some of these scenes play out with the boys! I would defiantly recommend this book!
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Bake Believe by Cori Cooper – Review by Michelle Collier
Rating 5 out of 5
I loved this book! Though it is geared for middle school as the main character is just starting 8th grade, I enjoyed it so very much. Cat is funny and a little all over the place but that is why she is so great. She is trying to figure life out. The story pulls you in no matter your age. You just want to keep reading! I also love that there are recipes at the end of each chapter and they are not the standard recipe you find in a cookbook, they are written so a middle schooler could understand and use the recipe. What a great way to encourage kids to get in the kitchen as well as read!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Michelle Collierhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMichelle Collier2021-05-03 16:45:582021-05-03 21:25:35Bake Believe by Cori Cooper – Review by Michelle Collier
Very Good Read. I really liked the stories behind Hudson, Mason, and Willow and their different struggles and how different each character is growing up and coming around the corner of adulthood. I really liked how the story also unfolds with Bruce’s character as well especially the connection with Hudson, Mason, and Willow. There is definite deep issues within the story along with mental health triggers that really pull at you. This story is very well written and I recommend this book. 🌟🌟🌟🌟
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lorralei Hoernerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLorralei Hoerner2021-05-01 21:55:542021-05-02 13:38:08Everything, Somewhere by David Kummer – Review by Lorralei Hoerner
Wow!! This is a fantastic psychological thriller. Family full of secrets with so many unexpected twists and turns and just when I thought I had all the pieces fit together on this story…….. BAM! It hit me!! Wow!! Overall fantastic read! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lorralei Hoernerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLorralei Hoerner2021-05-01 21:53:292021-05-02 13:37:42I Will Bury You by Brandy Nacole – Review by Lorralei Hoerner
Apocalypse Nope!! by Deidre Huesmann a five-star ride of a read. This wasn’t what I was expecting, but to be honest I didn’t know what to expect, but this made me smile so much, Ivy-Jean is relatable, I understood why she doubted herself and haven’t we all felt like that as a teenager. But it’s the four Horsepeople that really bring the story to life, they add something special to the story. This is creative, original, well written and just an overall great read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Sara Oxtonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSara Oxton2021-05-01 09:55:452021-05-02 13:18:56Apocalypse NOPE!! (Queerpocalypse) by Deidre Huesmann – Review by Sara Oxton
This is my first book by Miss Brandy Nacole, and she did not disappoint. Psychological thrillers are not normally my thing but all I can say about I Will Bury You is WOW!!!! If you love psychological thrillers full of love, death, and so many surprising twists and turns that it makes your head spin then I definitely recommend I Will Bury You but I will warn you that Miss Nacole will have you guessing until the very end. This psychological thriller is beyond dark, complex, and so detailed that you’ll want to read it more than once to try and catch all the little details and clues that Miss Nacole leaves us.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Stephanie Corbinhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngStephanie Corbin2021-05-01 09:27:202021-05-02 13:18:34I Will Bury You by Brandy Nacole – Review by stephanie nicole
Well knock me down with that ending why don’t you miss Brandy. I did not see that one coming. Brandy has an intriguing writing style…. I was scared when it started with the twists and turns that I might get lost but with the way she writes I could follow along perfectly. The only critique I have is that the first bit of the book needs a bit of editing work BUT it doesn’t take anything away from the story.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jenique Bornmanhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJenique Bornman2021-05-01 08:47:322021-05-02 13:12:51I Will Bury You by Brandy Nacole – Review by Jenique Bornman
Apocalypse NOPE!! (Queerpocalypse) by Deidre Huesmann. This is a great young adult, humorous read. Its the story of Ivy-Jean who is an outcast teenager. She is reliable, pessimistic and a little different from everyone else. She feels like her life is so very boring and she doesn’t know what to do to get out of this funk. When she breaks the law and opens her neighbors mail all hell breaks loose. Unknowingly to her she has summoned the Four Horsepeople who are placed in her school. The Horsemen are here to bring on the apocalypse so Ivy-Jean has to decide if she is going to help them or stop them. If she helps them her mom might end up going to hell. Will she make the right decision? Read Apcoalypse Nope to find out what Ivy-Jean does!
Captivating YA psychological thriller/ mystery read. I’d say reading level is more upper YA for “murder mystery” content and talk of mental health, even though MC (Main Character) actually falls into the New Adult category.
Ann returns home to Newport, Oregon, to deal with her mother’s passing from cancer. While packing up her mother’s stuff she finds items that don’t add up to what she remembers, and things that were hidden from her. Meanwhile people around her end up dead or injured. Who’s doing this? And why is it all happening upon her return home?
I really enjoyed the unveiling and the conclusion of the mystery. Some scenes/clues come about via flashbacks while others from narrator introspection. The switch from one to the other kept me reading to find out what happened next. I also liked the interaction of MC with the supporting characters, between her grief over her mother, assisting her aunt, fighting with the neighbor, and talking with the therapist we are able to flesh out who the MC really is.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Alexandria Richardhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAlexandria Richard2021-05-01 00:32:542021-05-01 13:57:08I Will Bury You by Brandy Nacole – Review by Alexandria Richard
I Will Bury You by Brandy Nacole is a psychological thriller that did NOT disappoint. A story that grips from the beginning, we start with Ann Winters losing her mother. While Ann is going through her mother’s belongings, she finds some things that don’t quite make sense to her. As the story unravels, Ann starts to question her mother, and even her childhood.
As Ann starts losing more loved ones, and people start pointing fingers, how will she get ahold of the situation, and what is left of her life?
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Carly Voglerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCarly Vogler2021-04-30 20:54:442021-04-30 21:10:02I Will Bury You by Brandy Nacole – Review by Carly Vogler
This is my first book by Miss Brandy Nacole, and she did not disappoint. Psychological thrillers are not normally my thing but all I can say about I Will Bury You is WOW!!!! If you love psychological thrillers full of love, death, and so many surprising twists and turns that it makes your head spin then I definitely recommend I Will Bury You but I will warn you that Miss Nacole will have you guessing until the very end. This psychological thriller is beyond dark, complex, and so detailed that you’ll want to read it more than once to try and catch all the little details and clues that Miss Nacole leaves us.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Stephanie Corbinhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngStephanie Corbin2021-04-30 17:05:502021-04-30 21:05:00I Will Bury You by Brandy Nacole – Review by Stephanie Nicole
Apocalypse NOPE!!! by Deidre Huesmann is a fantastic and entertaining young adult story that has me hooked from page one. I have read other hooks by this author but I think this one might just be my favourite. I really really enjoyed reading about Ivy-Jean. She is such a relatable character and you really can’t help but fall in love with her. And what an adventure she goes on. The author has created a unique and well written story that really will appeal to most ages. It is fun but also interesting, with a great story and some brilliant characters. I cannot recommend this book highly enough!
I Will Bury You by Brandy Nacole is quite the little surprise. An interesting little story, it sets up as an eerie whodunit. It doesn’t take long to really figure out what’s going on with Ann, but oh that ending. That ending was quite the surprise. I was not expecting it. A good quick read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jonell Collinshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJonell Collins2021-04-30 08:49:152021-04-30 12:13:24I Will Bury You by Brandy Nacole – Review by Jonell Collins
I Will Bury You by Brandy Nacole is quite the little surprise. An interesting little story, it sets up as an eerie whodunit. It doesn’t take long to really figure out what’s going on with Ann, but oh that ending. That ending was quite the surprise. I was not expecting it. A good quick read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jonell Collinshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJonell Collins2021-04-30 08:40:122021-05-21 14:44:56I Will Bury You by Brandy Nacole – Review by Jonell Collins
I enjoyed this young adult paranormal story. This is not my first book by this author but it is one of my favorites by her yet. This is a well written story that took me on an apocalypse adventure like no other. The characters are relatable and brought the story to life on each page I read. This is a fast paced story that will take you on an adventure of having the choice of bringing an apocalypse or saving a mother. Ivy-Jean is a tall, awkward teenager who is left with no choice to either end humanity or save her mother all because she opened someone else’s mail. What happens next, I highly recommend reading to find out. This is a truly a great story that will take you on a nonstop adventure.
Wow. This was gripping from the first paragraph! I was immediately drawn in by this story and the main character, the plot and writing are so faced paced and interesting all the way through. I really liked the way Nacole draws you in, keeps you guessing and then drops the absolute mic on you with this story. I really really enjoyed the writing style in this book, it was effortless to read and I felt compelled to pick up my kindle whenever I possibly could to get further into this intriguing story. I feel like the characters were expertly developed – Especially Ann and Aunt Meredith. I would recommend this book to everybody, I think it was absolutely fantastic.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Hayley Thrumblehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHayley Thrumble2021-04-29 13:54:582021-04-29 19:43:11I Will Bury You by Brandy Nacole – Review by Hayley Thrumble
What a fun and creative read! YA lovers will eat this book up. Ivy-Jean is a fantastic character that will make you laugh and shake your head. She is quirky and odd and finds herself in quite the unreal situation. The author does a beautiful job crafting this story and taking her readers on a fun adventure.
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