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I Will Bury You by Brandy Nacole – Review by Rachel Moss

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I Will Bury You by Brandy Nacole  was a really thrilling read! At the beginning I wasn’t sure I was going to like it that well, and it wasn’t until after the middle of the book that I really got hooked. This book was very thrilling,  and exciting and entertaining. There’s so much I want to say about this book, but I don’t want to give away any spoilers. I guess I can say that I saw where the book was going in terms of storyline earlier, so it was slightly predictable, but I definitely didn’t expect the ending. That took me by surprise and was an unexpected twist. My only complaint was that I wished the story flowed better. With some factors of the book, I found it a little difficult to concentrate so that took away part of the story. But all in all this was a great read! I definitely recommend it.

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Apocalypse NOPE!! (Queerpocalypse) by Deidre Huesmann – Review by Carly Vogler

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Apocalypse Nope by Deidre Huesmann is an interesting young adult story that includes several different fantasy creatures, as well as the seemingly normal Ivy-Jean.

Ivy doesn’t fit in; she’s different. When you have spiders for friends, it definitely sets you apart. As a teenager, everything is utter chaos and world ending. However, Ivy accidentally brings an apocalyptic terror to her world. At what price would you be willing to save the world? Would you be willing to risk your mother?

Every war has tough decisions and a price to pay. What will be worth it to our little heroine?

Review by Carly Vogler

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Apocalypse NOPE!! (Queerpocalypse) by Deidre Huesmann -Review by Piper Foster

Apocalypse NOPE!!Apocalypse NOPE!! by Deidre Huesmann
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Is my first book by this author this is a very different concept to me. So I was intruiged from the start. It has a nice light humor which has made me chuckle at times. Ivy Jean doesn’t fit in but what teenager doesn’t right. The the apocalypse hits things suddenly change. I highly recommend this book for the ages of 13+.

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I Will Bury You by Brandy Nacole – Review by Heather Lovelace

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I’m not sure what I expected when I picked up this book but it definitely exceeded my expectations. This stunning thriller kept me guessing the entire way. The author did a brilliant job building the characters and storyline in a way that kept the reader engaged. What a fantastic page turner!

Reviewed by @heatherlovelace
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I Will Bury You by Brandy Nacole – Review by Ashleyann Sanabria

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A thriller to say the least! It begins with a tragedy that throws Ann Winter’s life into disarray. As the story goes on, you discover that things are not what they seem, and tragedy strikes one after another. Who can you trust? Who is responsible? The story keeps you second guessing the answers to these questions. The major plot twist was clear from the beginning, but the more detailed and nuanced story still took some unexpected turns. After about the halfway point, I could not put it down until I finished it! I would have preferred to have a bit more mystery leading to the revelation of the main plot twist and I would have liked to see more detail and twists after it was revealed. In general, a captivating and quick read, perfect for a young adult audience.

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Everything, Somewhere by David Kummer – Review by Lizzie Chapman Gough

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I utterly loved reading this novel. Following three best friends through their summer before senior year, their fathers and a Hollywood leading man as he escapes to Little Rush, the small town the novel is set around. This novel has themes of mental health, the need to escape, coming of age, and how friendships can change over time. Hudson, the lead male protagonist especially captured me as he sunk deeper into loneliness and depression and a daunting future ahead of him. This book was beautifully written with the themes intricately woven throughout and each character developing and evolving throughout the book. This book had me thinking for a few days after I had read it about the main themes and indeed questioning my own small town life. Fantastic!

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Apocalypse NOPE!! (Queerpocalypse) by Deidre Huesmann – Review by Tamisha Janay

Apocalypse NOPE!!Apocalypse NOPE!! by Deidre Huesmann
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a wonderful read and would be perfect for anyone who enjoys light humor and YA categories. All of the chapters were written well. Ivy-Jean is extremely relatable, pessimistic, views herself as an outcast, and is downright odd. Once she opened that piece of mail, her life changed forever. The Four Horsepeople are undeniably, for me, the best characters in this book. I found it easy to place them in the positions that they were given. They were thrown into a human high school and seemed to fit in rather perfectly, all things considered. I assumed that there was a bigger shock coming with the clues that were given in the text, but it did not come. It could, however, leave room for a part two that shows us more about how Ivy-Jean came to be. If that’s the case, sign me up!

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Apocalypse NOPE!! (Queerpocalypse) by Deidre Huesmann – Review by Kerry Carr

Apocalypse NOPE!!Apocalypse NOPE!! by Deidre Huesmann
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a great read for young adults. The character of Ivy-Jean is well written and a character I’m sure some young teens will relate to.

Ivy-Jean doesn’t fit in. She feels like an outcast in her own life. Her life is a drag that is until she breaks the law by opening her neighbours mail and unknowingly summons the four horsemen of the apocalypse.

Now she has to decide to either help them complete the apocalypse or risk sending her mother to hell. Which does she choose?

But things don’t go to plan and when the four horsemen take a look at life and see another way apart from death and destruction can she keep them on track or will the four horsemen give into the good side of life?

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I Will Bury You by Brandy Nacole – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

It is a sunny day, but it isn’t the right weather for a funeral, especially when you are burying a parent and comforting an aunt, but staying strong is the most important thing when you have to be strong for them, even though you are breaking down inside. As we leave the cemetery and head home, she announces that the house needs to be cleared, things organised into piles for donation, items to sell at the antique shop and things to keep and it all has to be done in less than a week before she moves into a retirement home. This is all a shock and while going through the things in the attic first, this is when the time gaps start, one minute looking at a drawing, the next a banging announcing that tea is late and her routine is broken and routine is everything for her nowadays. Later on after she is settled into her chair with an audiobook, the sorting and organising continues, however, the things that are found are both disturbing and at the same time unknown, there are drawings and pictures, that are new to the eyes and the questions they bring up are blown off when an explanation is needed.

As the packing continues the boy next door comes to visit and it is like no time has passed between the last time he was here, but the conversation is lacking but the passion is still there until he says something unusual and is asked to leave when tempers alight and anger is ignited, but this is the last time he is seen alive, but the person in the spotlight for causing it doesn’t know why they are there, but this is just the beginning of the strange things that start to happen. The time gaps increase and the memories associate them are fuzzy and incomplete, but when somebody else is hurt and the spotlight seems even brighter and more blame is piled on top, things start to unravel, the mind starts to fracture and the explanations seem far fetched, but that is where the truth lies, however unbelievable it is.

As the injuries and bodies pile up and the darkness creeps in, the unbelievable becomes fact and the fear increases, but what has happened during the time gaps and will the incomplete memories explaining them ever be revealed? Who is the one who has been doing all these hurtful things and why? When the person seen in the mirror is not the one you know, how would you react? This is a thought provoking murder mystery with a twist where you have to read to the end to understand the tale, but it is well worth the read and you will be rushing to the conclusion to find out if your suspicions and assumptions are indeed the correct ones.

Reviewed by @roxsannel

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I Will Bury You by Brandy Nacole – Review by Jenni Bishop

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My rating: 3 of 5 stars

3.5 stars

I Will Bury You is a YA twisted psychological thriller story by Brandy Nacole. This story is full of deception and lies, suspense and mystery and more. I Will Bury You is fast paced and full of suspense from start to finish. I found myself having to back track and reread sections due to some editing issues. Overall, it didn’t detract from the story that much it just stilted the easy flow.

She is losing a fight with reality. Who is after her? Is she next to wind up dead? What is real and what isn’t? Who is that person looking back at her?

YA’s will love this story and will not want to put it down.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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CHAMELEON by Zoe Kalo

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Genre – Young Adult, modern gothic, supernatural thriller
Page Count – 252 pages
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SHORTLISTED for the 2017 Dante Rossetti Awards for Young Adult Fiction!
17-year-old Paloma only wanted to hold a séance to contact her dead father. She never thought she would be kicked out of school and end up in an isolated convent. Now, all she wants is to be left alone. But slowly, she develops a bond with a group of girls: kind-hearted Maria, insolent Silvy, pathological liar Adelita, and their charismatic leader Rubia.
At night, the waterfall’s dark music haunts her dreams of drowning…
When Paloma holds another séance, she accidentally awakens an entity that has been dormant for years. The body count begins. Someone doesn’t want the secret out…
Are the ghost and Paloma’s suspicions real—or only part of her growing paranoia and delusions?
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I Will Bury You by Brandy Nacole – Review by Nikita Lesperance

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I will bury you is a good psychological thriller. There are lots of unexpected twists throughout the book. The narrator (Ann) loses track of time throughout the book, leaving the reader on the edge of their seat to try to piece together what is happening. The characters are relatable and complex making them realistic. The book is easy to read and hard to put down.

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Everything, Somewhere by David Kummer – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this book. This is a newer author for me and I look forward to reading more from him in the future. This is a well written book about a small town that is full of secrets and just plain dangerous. The characters are relatable and just brought the story to life on each page. This is a fast paced story that I found to be engaging and full of action. I enjoyed watching their growth throughout the story. Three high school seniors that are from different sides of the tracks. Life brings them all something different until one summer where everything collides. I enjoyed being pulled into the story from the beginning. The characters made the story entertaining and made the story for me. I highly recommend this book.

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Everything, Somewhere by David Kummer – Review by Carly Vogler

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Everything, Somewhere by David Kummer is a coming of age story that follows three friends on their journey from high school to adulthood. I believe young adults will easily relate to the struggles the characters face, and be hooked before the first chapter is over. Mental Health is a controversial subject, and I think David did a wonderful job portraying that. There are some dark moments, so I would make sure you are prepared.

Reviewed by Carly Vogler

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Everything, Somewhere by David Kummer- Review by Angela Packard

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a darker book than I normally read, but so relatable. Kids going into their senior year of high school, dealing with divorced parents, drinking, smoking, depression, and what do they want their futures to look like. I could really relate to Willow; she is driven and wants to make her life better than what she has in this small town. Hudson finds an unusual connection with a famous man, Bruce. Bruce doesn’t come across as an unapproachable celebrity. We all know a Mason, the rich kid who throws great parties.
This story brought up so many emotions as I lived through the summer with them.

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Everything, Somewhere by David Kummer – Review by Heather Lovelace

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book resonated loudly with me. Having grown up in a town similar to Little Rush, and also along the Ohio River, it felt like this book was a snapshot into life as I know it. The characters were very tangible and the multiple storylines added a richness to the plot development. I truly enjoyed this new author and his original voice and look forward to seeing what he brings to the literary world next.

Reviewed by @heatherlovelace
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Everything, Somewhere by David Kummer – Review by Erica Shoebridge

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed the character development in this book. Hudson, Mason, and Willow were wonderfully developed characters, and felt very real to me. The authour’s ability to inhabit these different personalities was wise and insightful. The plot and storyline were immersive, and I was entertained the whole way through. I really enjoyed seeing how Hudson related with Bruce Michaels, as well as how he was able to see their similarities, and where he was committed to being a different type of man. The themes of mental health, class, and adolescent rebellion were handled well and were relatable. All in all, I thought that this was a well-written novel by an authour I will definitely read again in the future.

Reviewed by @ericalorraine
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Everything, Somewhere by David Kummer – Review by Jenni Bishop

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My rating: 3 of 5 stars

3.5 stars

Everything, Somewhere by David Duane Kummer is a YA story where coming of age story that is sometimes dark in its subject matter which could be disturbing for some readers. David is a young writer who started writing at a young age and is passionate about telling his stories. There is a lot going on and at times it was hard to keep track on who was who. I would have liked to see a little more character development but was still able to get a sense for what they should be.

In this book we follow three main characters who are teenagers learning their place in the world and pushing those limits. Not everything is sunshine and roses as they start trying to figure out who they are and how they fit in the world and they also look towards their futures. There are some life altering changes in store for them.

This is a thought-provoking story that I am sure a lot of YA’s will be able to relate to.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Everything, Somewhere by David Kummer – Review by Ashley Dover

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Little Rush, Ohio
A small city on the Ohio River, Little Rush, has seen better days. Sitting on the banks of the Ohio River near the Kentucky border, Little Rush has a small town appeal.

Hayden, Mason, and Willow
These three are the best of friends. Yet, their lives are so different. Hayden lives down the country road on a farm with his dad who works at the local power plant and farms after work. Mason’s dad is one of the most financially well-off men in Little Rush. He owes the local pizza joint among other businesses in Little Rush. Willow’s parents are divorced. Her dad lives near downtown in a small run-down apartment while her mom lives on the hilltop with Willow’s little brother.

It’s the summer before senior year trying to enjoy the last few moments before having to face the realities of life after high school. All three teenagers struggle with choices. Problems arise, a former Hollywood star moves to town with secrets of his own, and tensions arise between the couple and Hayden as changes in the relationship cause friction between the three friends. How will these three make it through the summer and prepare for life after high school?

I liked this book. It contains very realistic experiences that challenge these teenagers and their parents. It’s a longer book, but stick with it and enjoy the story.

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I Will Bury You by Brandy Nacole – Review by Ashley Dover

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ann returns home from Boston for her mother’s funeral and to care for her Aunt Meredith. As she begins packing up the house and preparing to sell, Ann starts having bouts of missing time and waking up in the morning with headaches.

Ann’s life really turns upside down with a murder close by. These not-so-normal incidents keep occurring. Ann’s blind aunt ends up in the hospital after a fall. From there Ann’s life becomes more chaotic. What is happening to Ann? Why is she experiencing these lapses in time?

I loved this book. Its mystery kept me engaged from the beginning. As the puzzle pieces start coming together, you will be shocked by the powerplay in this book.

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Everything, Somewhere by David Kummer – Review by Erica Fish

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is my first time reading this author and I love every word of this story. The plotline was masterfully created. There is a message weaved into the story. It is set in a small town on the Ohio River. This gives the author some creative writing due to the rural setting. I found myself in that small town with the characters. The characters are fully developed and complex in nature Bruce Michaels is a renowned Hollywood actor, who is there because of his personal demons. Then there are Hudson, Willow, and Mason high school seniors with different backgrounds with adulthood coming very quickly. There were questions that they were looking to have answers to. Hudson lost his friends and sank into a deep depression. He finds Bruce and starts a deep friendship with him. Will this new “friendship” be a healthy one or will it send both of them into a deeper depression without a light at the end of the tunnel? I highly recommend this book. I know that I felt some similarities to the characters and it pushed me to finish this book in one sitting.

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I Will Bury You by Brandy Nacole – Review by Kylee Garner

 

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My rating: 3 of 5 stars

The story line was entertaining, but the writing itself needed more polishing.

The author has a beautifully artistic writing style that I really appreciated as a reader.

The story line presents an interesting and emotional perspective of the struggles of mental illness form the inside.

The transitions between thoughts and settings in the first half of the book were rough: disjointed and often confusing.

The second half of the book seemed to be more thought-out and cohesive. At that point, it became a real page turner: thrilling, exciting, and tense.

It ends in a way that I did not see coming. I love when a book catches me off guard.

However, in my opinion, ill-managed mental illness isn’t a tactful entertainment source.

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Everything, Somewhere by David Kummer – Review by Caralee Loonat

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Everything, Somewhere by David Kummer
4 Star!!!!

Wow is all I can say. This book really has some drama and really brings some attention to mental health issues. I also have to say this is the first book I have read from this author and I well I was not let down. I found that the book really brought the characters to life and grabs the reader’s attention.

I could really relate to the main characters having grown up in a small town myself. I really found the way that the author deals with the complex issues that arise during the story was quite good. I really found the author’s style to be unique and I will definitely read more from this author in the future.

Reviewed by @caraleeloonat
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Everything, Somewhere by David Kummer – Review by Kerry Baker

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Everything Somewhere by David Kummer is a well written and thought provoking coming of age story. The book is centred around three teens in the verge of adulthood and an actor whose past seems to be chasing him. I thought I was great how the author created a connection between them all, even when it seemed there really couldn’t be anything to connect them. The book really caught my attention and had me looking at things in different ways.
This is the first book that I have read by this author and I thoroughly enjoyed it. He takes you on a journey as the reader and it is great to explore everything the characters are feeling. There are some deeper issues covered in the book as well which adds a depth to it to make it more well rounded. This is a well written book and one certainly worth reading.

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Everything, Somewhere by David Kummer – Review by Kimberly Griffiths

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Everything Somewhere
By
David Kummer

Everything Somewhere is a story about a small town and the people in it. When a famous person chooses to move there it shakes the town and the people’s lives up. This story shows how little towns make people feel and how strangers often have similar lives even when they are from different backgrounds. Everything Somewhere is a really good story and I recommend you read it for your self.

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Everything, Somewhere by David Kummer – Review by Sheri Schrader

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Everything, Somewhere by David Kummer is a coming of age story set in the Ohio River Valley. What happens when high school seniors Hudson, Mason, and Willow start coming to terms with the changes occurring in their lives moving from high school to adulthood? These three are relatable teens whom many could see themselves or someone they know in them. Also, add a retired, movie actor to the sleepy town and more questions abound. I really appreciate the author hitting on some tough subjects such as mental health issues and how they can change a person’s outlook on life. It was handled well and did not hide from the truth of the matter. I enjoyed this story and the characters. I look forward to searching out more of this author’s books in the future. He brings a young vision and depth to the stories.

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Everything, Somewhere by David Kummer – Review by Angela Hayes

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My rating: 3 of 5 stars

 

3 Stars

 

Everything, Somewhere by David Kummer is a thought-provoking story with some dark themes, in a small-town setting. This story is a bit of a coming of age story- where our characters are transitioning into adulthood and dealing with the dramas that come their way.
This is full of teenage issues that many of our teenagers are experiencing. Sensitive subject matter, such as mental health and suicide, are handled in a very direct, honest, and considerate way.
There are emotive moments, as well as some depressing scenes that tugged at my heart strings and made me ‘feel’. But I think that the characters needed a little more development in order for me to fully connect with them and what they were going through. The story is told from several points of view, which I found distracted from the growth and development of the characters, as well as the overall storyline- giving it a bit of a choppy feel.
As this is my first read from David Kummer, I am interested in reading more of his work to see what else he can do.

Thank you, David Kummer.

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Everything, Somewhere by David Kummer – Review by Chrissy Spulak

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I am very impressed by this author/book. Everything, Somewhere by David Kummer is a page-turner that draws you in from the first page. This book contains situations regarding mental health and hits the nail on the head. The characters jump off the page and the reader cannot help but want to follow their stories until the very end. The rural town, Little Rush, sits on the Ohio River and is one of the book’s most compelling characters because it could be any town, anywhere. Add in Bruce Michaels from Hollywood and high school senior Hudson, and it’s a formula for intrigue and revelations. The story is consistently relatable, for the situations and struggles they come up against are that which anyone could experience. The author has a way of weaving the characters’ stories together and creating such a riveting tale. I recommend this book with 5 stars, and look forward to reading more from this author.

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I Will Bury You by Brandy Nacole – Review by Meg Tyrrell

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the new author for me. I don’t normally go for psychological thrillers but this one was really good. This book featured Ann Winters as the main female character however things get a little distorted when we find out that she has DID. You’ll meet different characters throughout the story, Since this topic is something I’ve only read about, I thought this was done very well. It’s a good book and I recommend it and I will be researching this author more to find more books by her.

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Everything, Somewhere by David Kummer – Review by Kerry Carr

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a good story. It follows three friends as they come of age and grow and develop. It shows how all 3 of their lives are different and how these differences change their views and outlook on life. The author does a very good job working around the subject of mental health and how it can affect the developing brain as they move from children to adulthood. The only downside for me is at first the characters got confusing and there seemed to be loads but as time went on it got easier to read and see the links between them them our 3 main characters. I like how each chapter is about a single person which makes it easier to understand which perspective we are reading the story from.

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