Book Review: House of Salt and Sorrows / Erin A Craig

 

Are you looking for a very dark gothic novel? If so, you may have found your book. House of Salt and Sorrow offers everything a gothic novel needs - a little love, some mystery, and a whole lot of horror. 

Annaleigh is one of 12 sisters who are slowly dying off, by a series of unfortunate events? But are these deaths totally random or does an evil root tie them all together? This retelling of the Brother's Grimm tale of The Twelve Dancing Princesses will leave the reader guessing until the end.

Is soft cozy romance novels are your thing - turn the other way. This books is DARK.

Book Review: The Good Pig: The Extraordinary Life of Christopher Hogwood / Sy Montgomery

 

The Pandemic has me stressed so I need an escape. Here is a great book about a pig - Christopher Hogwood started as a runt, but grew to mammoth proportions. He is smart and lives life to the fullest. People visit just to watch him eat. This is a great book that offers a way to connect with the best things in life. 

Book Review: These Rebel Waves

Just finished this book, and while I have to say that I feel like I should have loved it - it wasn't my favorite. There is a female child spy, a pirate with an attitude, and the gay son of a nasty king. Each character has baggage. Each character holds the keys to a kingdom in turmoil. There are ships, and magical plants, murders, and misplaced trust. I think that there are many people who would love this book, but it just wasn't "my book".

Book Review: A Very Large Expanse of Sea by Tahereh Mafi

Shirin's parents have moved her family from area to area as they reach for a better lifestyle. After September 11, 2001, Shirin has faced a lot of prejudice and protects herself by creating a barrier with her hijab and her music. But then she is paired with Ocean as a lab partner. Their hearts touch and Ocean begins tugging at those barriers. How can Shirin protect them both? 

If you are a fan of love stories, you may enjoy this book.