You won't find visions sugar plums dancing in wee ones heads, but rather a nightmare dreamscape that features our most terrible imaginings.
If you like B- grade horror movies, this book will play that out in your head. This will keep your eyes moving across the page to see what unexpected horror comes next.
Sophie is excited for a few hours all to herself - it is something that happens VERY infrequently. Between her senior year in high school, college selection, clubs, and a father who is chief of police and incredibly protective she gets little alone time or time alone with her boyfriend, Griffen. When she calls Griffin to share the good news - he suggests that Sophie joins him at a party. Unfortunately, when she gets there she overhears him talking about how he was looking forward to some time away from her - and the heartbreak begins.
Sophie makes her way to her Nona's and Papa's house - a place where her very large extended family gather and is quickly embraced by her Nona and surrounded with love. But Nona is always scheming and she finds a way to take Sophie's mind off her troubles: 10 blind dates during the Christmas break. AND the blind dates will be set up by members of Sophie's extended family. What could go wrong???
Reading this book is a great little brain vacation for anyone who likes crazy antics, a few laughs, and an escape from studying for exams. This is a story about love - the love of friends, the love of family, the heartbreak of lost love, and finally of just plain luv.
You can find this book on the shelves of the South Library or check out NPL for audio and ebook options. There is also a companion book, 10 Truths and a Dare which I look forward to reading when I need something light.
In this story, Jacob has had a troubled beginning. As a matter of fact, he found himself kicked out of his home when he was sixteen. Luckily a neighbor took him in but regardless, this experience has left him feeling disconnected.
Now Jacob is a famous author who writes romance novels. The thing is that Jacob himself in unlucky in love. (No surprise with his past). This is a quick-read novel that touches on love, family, grace, and Christmas and learning how to love.
