REVIEWED BY THERESA HULONGBAYANFrankie D, not only looks at differences in perception, but also ways that children can see the good in people. The Book is more lighthearted then its subject mater. With many comical and interesting descriptions that will help children connect to the text. The book also shows how to make friends, help friends, and even face bullies.
This is a good resource for school libraries allowing discussions in problem solving, understanding perceptions, and immigration.
This is a good resource for school libraries allowing discussions in problem solving, understanding perceptions, and immigration.
REVIEWED BY TIFFANY“In the morning, you can forget it. You can go back to pretending you don’t like me, and I can pretend that I don’t care. But for tonight, let me pretend you’re mine.”
“I wish our story could have had another ending.”
Wow! The ending on this one! I was stunned, and had to move on immediately to A Curse For True Love. I feel bad for the people who read it before book 3 was released. They had to actually wait.
I love Jacks’s snark and the way he tries to hide the good parts of his nature. Yes, I get that he’s manipulative, but he’s a fate. After what happened between Jacks and Tella (which I’m fully behind), I really want to see Jacks and Evangeline find their happily ever after. I’d like Apollo to find his true love/happily ever after too, but I really don’t want it to be Evangeline.
I loved that this story included more of the backstory for the Valors and the Magnificent North. There was even more world building and character development than in book one, and Stephanie Garber did a great job with both. She has the ability to describe everything in a way that makes you feel like you’re watching it in a movie instead of just reading it on a page. I could feel the warmth and safety of the hollow, the anxiety that Evangeline felt as she tried to find the stones, the sting of betrayal.
This is an amazing series that I don’t want to end.
“I wish our story could have had another ending.”
Wow! The ending on this one! I was stunned, and had to move on immediately to A Curse For True Love. I feel bad for the people who read it before book 3 was released. They had to actually wait.
I love Jacks’s snark and the way he tries to hide the good parts of his nature. Yes, I get that he’s manipulative, but he’s a fate. After what happened between Jacks and Tella (which I’m fully behind), I really want to see Jacks and Evangeline find their happily ever after. I’d like Apollo to find his true love/happily ever after too, but I really don’t want it to be Evangeline.
I loved that this story included more of the backstory for the Valors and the Magnificent North. There was even more world building and character development than in book one, and Stephanie Garber did a great job with both. She has the ability to describe everything in a way that makes you feel like you’re watching it in a movie instead of just reading it on a page. I could feel the warmth and safety of the hollow, the anxiety that Evangeline felt as she tried to find the stones, the sting of betrayal.
This is an amazing series that I don’t want to end.
REVIEWED BY ROB JONESI love every word in this book.
REVIEWED BY TIFFANY
An adorable, sweet, and charming book that is beautifully written by Mary Elizabeth Jackson. This uplifting book will help parents communicate to their children how unique and special they truly are. I love the illustrations and the message that is conveyed in this story. This book is a must-have.
REVIEWED BY TIFFANY“This place is like the Land that Time Forgot, steeped in superstition with a side dish of terrible secrets.”
When I heard that Lisa Amowitz’s next book was going to be a retelling of The Secret Garden, I was instantly intrigued and cautiously excited. I was intrigued and excited because I have always loved The Secret Garden. It is one of those books that helped me to fall in love with reading and reading fantasy, in particular.
I was cautiously excited because retellings don’t always live up to the original. Fortunately, Lisa was able to take the story and create her own spin, giving her unique perspective. I loved every moment of this thrilling, twisting emotional roller coaster of a story. There were so many secrets revealed and so many twists that there was no point at which I could guess what was going to happen next.
The villain was absolute perfection how he could exist right in front of everyone and either people didn’t see what he was or were too afraid to say anything against him. He was the ultimate blend of Randall from The Stand and a James Bond villain.
This story was so full of imagination and beautiful imagery. I loved most of the characters, though wasn’t completely overly fond of Rosalie’s parents. Rosalie turned out amazing considering who she was raised by. If you enjoy fantasy and enjoyed The Secret Garden this book should definitely be on your TBR and I absolutely can’t wait to read more from this series.
When I heard that Lisa Amowitz’s next book was going to be a retelling of The Secret Garden, I was instantly intrigued and cautiously excited. I was intrigued and excited because I have always loved The Secret Garden. It is one of those books that helped me to fall in love with reading and reading fantasy, in particular.
I was cautiously excited because retellings don’t always live up to the original. Fortunately, Lisa was able to take the story and create her own spin, giving her unique perspective. I loved every moment of this thrilling, twisting emotional roller coaster of a story. There were so many secrets revealed and so many twists that there was no point at which I could guess what was going to happen next.
The villain was absolute perfection how he could exist right in front of everyone and either people didn’t see what he was or were too afraid to say anything against him. He was the ultimate blend of Randall from The Stand and a James Bond villain.
This story was so full of imagination and beautiful imagery. I loved most of the characters, though wasn’t completely overly fond of Rosalie’s parents. Rosalie turned out amazing considering who she was raised by. If you enjoy fantasy and enjoyed The Secret Garden this book should definitely be on your TBR and I absolutely can’t wait to read more from this series.