Reviews written by Jen

This is the beautifully written, action packed sequel to ANGEL EYES. Told from multiple POV's, it's a powerful and tangible story of holding onto faith in the midst of brokenness and defeat. One of the reasons I tend to steer away from Christian fiction is because the stories come...

Courage Has No Color is beautifully written and tells the story of The Triple Nickles, America's first black paratroopers who played an integral and important role in history. Photos, first-hand accounts and a timeline give the reader an in-depth look into the lives of these men who were highly trained...

Thank you Spencer Hill Press for this ARC. I don't know how she does it but Jennifer L. Armentrout has outdone herself again because this was amazegods! She brings the world of Greek mythology to life in an engaging and humorous way like no one else and don't even...

I have enjoyed all of Miranda Kenneally's books thus far but this one, THIS ONE, with THIS BOOK BOY sent me spiraling into the land of "I LOVE THIS AUTHOR AND I WILL READ ANYTHING SHE WRITES!" What I loved: Matt Brown. OK, I'll come back to...

Slide was a surprise hit for me last year and I have been looking forward to it's sequel, Impostor ever since! What I loved: I love the pink cover and the style is consistent with Slide which is always a plus. There is very...

This is an enjoyable little book that packs a big historical punch. Maps, a glossary and a list of places to visit bring Harriet Tubman's story to life for readers of all ages. The topic of slavery is never an easy one to address, however, "I Am Harriet Tubman" presents...

I couldn't wait to read this book especially after having loved (and fangirled over) Immortal City! What I loved: The writing, multiple POV's that weave together seamlessly and the fantastic world-building. At times, I felt like I was reading a movie and I would...

What I liked: The cover, it's tag line, "They told him it was safe. They lied." and the synopsis grabbed my attention and I couldn't wait to read this. Period.8 was my first Chris Crutcher novel and I had no idea what to expect, but I was hoping...

What I liked: The cover is really cool. I first heard about this book back in September at the Baltimore Book Festival where one of the authors on the YA panel was discussing upcoming books and current manuscripts she was reading. The title alone was intriguing and when I...

What I loved: Interesting concept, engaging characters and detailed world-building bring this Hunger Games/Maze Runner mashup to life. As a male MC, Gray Weathersby is equal parts strength and vulnerability and I enjoyed watching the story unfold through his eyes. Bree is badars, that is all! Emma is...

This is a great resource for explaining to younger readers the role water plays in our lives and why it's important to take care of it. There are colorful photos and the vocabulary is easy to understand. Questions at the beginning of each chapter allow the reader to use critical...

What I Loved: I was really excited to read this because not only does it have a colorful cover and a great summary, but everyone I've talked to loved it. This is a cute story and the characters are entertaining but it didn't go exactly how I thought it would,...

Inquiring minds want to know...who was President when the first wireless signal was received from Europe in 1901?, Which President often referred to himself as a "simple country boy", and which President starred in more than 50 movies before becoming Commander in Chief? This book has all the answers and...

Requiem was one of the books that topped my MUST READ list and I couldn't wait to rejoin forces with Lena, Julian, Alex and the rest of The Resistance. *checks neck for fake cured marks* Yep, I'm still infected with Amor Deliria Nervosa. Requiem is...

What I liked: The cover (I WANT CLARA'S DRESS!), the positive message, the detailed world-building and Tucker. Clara remains a strong female character and there are a few twists I wasn't expecting and then there's Tucker. Wait, did I mention him already? (winks) A popular trend in YA...