Jessica

• Rated 3 stars

“It is an enchanting book where the author weaves fantasy into reality. The main character has a gift to create edible flower dishes that can cause emotions/feelings. The other sister is escaping an abusive relationship and returns home, the place where she couldn't wait to leave. The book tells the story with hints of the mythical and pure fantasy. It was a fun read, that isn't supposed to be entirely believable. I enjoyed it very much.”

Jessica wrote this review Sunday, December 16 2007. ( reply | permalink )

• Rated 4 stars

“Fun book that will have you laughing through the adventures of Stephanie Plum. Grandma Mazur's antics will make you laugh out loud, so avoid beverages while reading :) I enjoyed this book, it's an easy read that is purely entertaining. If you ever want to kick back and relax with a fun book, read the Stephanie Plum novels. Great afternoon reading! ”

Jessica wrote this review Friday, December 7 2007. ( reply | permalink )

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• Rated 5 stars

“I couldn't put this book down! It's marked for young adult reading, but anyone can read it. Set in Gilded Age New York City, the reader is introduced to Elizabeth Holland, the belle of society who has secrets of her. Mystery and intrigue follow. Her best "frienemy" Penelope Hayes has it out for her and is working behind the scenes to sabotage Elizabeth's marriage, a marriage that will save the Holland family from debt and more importantly, social exile.. There are more characters with agendas of their own that all create pieces of a puzzle that fits together at the last three pages of the book.. great read and I am eagerly waiting for the sequel!”

Jessica wrote this review Tuesday, November 27 2007. ( reply | permalink )

• Rated 5 stars

“ Classic stuff! My copies as a child were so dog eared and tattered from my frequent readings. I never get tired of re-reading these books and following the adventures of Anne as an orphan turned beloved daughter with big hopes and dreams. ”

Jessica wrote this review Tuesday, November 27 2007. ( reply | permalink )

• Rated 2 stars

“ It was ok. I think I was expecting a book that wasn't so dark. The book is set in France towards the end of WW2. Emile is a doctor living with his mistress and his two children (by his wife). His wife lives in the country side and theirs is a most unhappy marriage. Emile profits during the war, he treats a German officer and ultimately kills him in surgery. Simone, the mistress, is his accomplice in indirect ways, she knows what he does but turns her head the other way. It was a dark book, Emile steals his wife's family gold leaving his daughter behind with a mother she doesn't know/like. In my opinion, there never seemed to be a real point to the book. Rent it from the library. Save yourself the money if you want to read it. ”

Jessica wrote this review Tuesday, November 27 2007. ( reply | permalink )

• Rated 1 stars

“I read the book in a day, it was all right, I probably won't read it again and will donate it to a library. Am so glad I bought it on sale at Borders. It was a mildly entertaining story about two sisters whose only common bond is their shoe size. One sister is a party girl that reacts to bad/humiliating situations by either retaliation or sabotage. She took remedial classes and the author takes pains to hammer this point in to readers. The other sister a longsuffering lawyer that always "fixes" the messes caused by her sister and taking the brunt of her sister's hissy fits. They have a long lost grandmother that is unknown to them because their mother's death caused their father to cut the grandmother out of their lives (very un plausible) The dad hides holiday/birthday cards from the grandmother to keep this woman out of their lives. Long story short, at the end there is redemption for everyone and everyone is smiling. It's chick lit, but poorly done chick lit. If you want to read it, get if from the library. Save the money. ”

Jessica wrote this review Sunday, November 25 2007. ( reply | permalink )

• Rated 5 stars

“I love this author! I've read two books by her and liked each one. The quirks of the small town characters cause the reader to smile. Terrific terrific book!”

Jessica wrote this review Tuesday, November 20 2007. ( reply | permalink )

• Rated 5 stars

“ I couldn't put this one down. I ran through so many emotions while reading it. From happiness to indignation to down right anger at the family's living conditions/kids' survival methods. Terrific book that is poignant and thought provoking. ”

Jessica wrote this review Tuesday, November 20 2007. ( reply | permalink )

• Rated 4 stars

“Great book, I haven't seen the movie.. but it makes me want to see it. I was hooked in the first chapter and read it all the way through. Terrific book! Started me on looking into other books by the author. ”

Jessica wrote this review Tuesday, November 20 2007. ( reply | permalink )

• Rated 5 stars

“ I loved this book! Seven year old Rosie takes us into 1950's London Soho. She tells us about the Perfumed Lady (who is her alcoholic, "lady of the night" mother) and other characters. She is raised by her aunt/uncle who operate a cafe of sorts. Rosie is called a bastard by another girl at school which prompts her aunt/uncle to start the adoption process.. which requires locating the Perfumed Lady. Other stories are interplayed as well. It's interesting to read about adult situations through the eyes of a seven year old. Pip Granger does a fabulous job. ”

Jessica wrote this review Tuesday, November 20 2007. ( reply | permalink )