Reviews written by Joanne Mumley

What We Saw took me by surprise. There are a lot of feelings wrapped up in this story. It brings out sadness, compassion, anger, and even a little fear. What makes this an even more thrilling and scary read is the fact that the entire story was inspired...

The second and final book in The Perfectionist duology by Sara Shepard does not disappoint. Reminiscent of the Pretty Little Liars, this duology is perfect for the summer, a day out in the sun, or curled up in an air-conditioned room with a blanket. It is an easy book...

Every Ugly Word is one of those books that makes you think and reflect. While it is an easy read, it deals with very important themes and issues. It is one of those books every teenager should read. It is one of those books that you just have...

I love time travel- From Dr. Who, Back to the Future, Sliders, and Quantum Leap! The Edge of Forever does not disappoint! Melissa E. Hurst does a phenomenal job creating a story you just don’t want to put down. The Edge of Forever is told...

Every Last Word is a truly beautiful book and it definitely is on the top of the list for contemporary books. This book touches on some really serious topics like anxiety disorders and mental illness, but I thought that Tamara Ireland Stone did it beautifully. The...

Sometimes secrets are harmless, sometimes they are fun, but other times, secrets can be dangerous. The Dogs is a creepy thriller that explores the effects of trauma, paranoia, and fear. It deals with themes of friendship, bullies, growing up, domestic violence and mental illness. ...

I love a great zombie story. I love the suspense, the anticipation of danger on every page. What I like best of all, is that zombie stories, at the heart- question who are the real monsters. Are they the moaning groaning dead that search out the living? Or...

Perfectly paced, and well written, The Death Code surpasses The Murder Complex. The Death Code moves at a fast pace and it kept this reader on the edge of her seat. The chapters are short which help make the plot move along as the narration changes between Meadow and...

Fans of Once Upon a Time will rejoice with the retelling of Peter Pan in Lisa Jensen’s Alias Hook. Lisa Jensen creates a very unique take on the story of Peter Pan and Neverland. In this book, Hook is the hero while Pan is an evil...

Summer is here. With the sun and the beach, the one thing I crave is a great action-packed blockbuster read. Hollis Gillespie does it again with the sequel to Unaccompanied Minor. We Will Be Crashing Shortly, just like its predecessor, is a fun read, an...

Growing up I used to wish I could jump inside a book and experience it as if it were truly real. This series makes every one of my childhood wishes come true. The wonderful feeling I would get when walking into a library or a bookstore and the magical...

Conspiracy of Blood and Smoke is even better than the first. This duology should be on the top of everyone’s TBR pile! Anne Blankman’s extensive researched provides a page- turner that is clever and pulls the heartstrings. Fans of historical fiction won’t be able to stop...

Until the Beginning does everything a sequel should! After finishing After the End, as a reader I was left with a lot of questions and a lot of “But I want to know MORE!” moments. This sequel does not disappoint. By the start of Until the Beginning, Juneau has...

A great debut by Lee Kelly! City of Savages is a post-apocalyptic story set in the ruins of New York City. In this world, darkness truly rules the city, the streets are empty, the buildings in ruin and the subway tunnels are dark and dangerous. It is the land of...

From page one, The Distance Between Lost and Found, consumed me and didn’t let go. It is more than a survival story. It's about a girl's struggle to find courage and confidence. She loses her way and gets lost in the wilderness, and with the help of two other campers...