Moonbreaker by Simon R. Green Genre: Science fiction Publisher: Ace Date: June 6, 2017 Reviewed by: Lori Twichell Fiction Addict Scorecard: B Eddie Drood is not just a secret agent. He’s a very secret agent. I’m not kidding. He fights things that most of us only read about in books. His girlfriend, Molly, is one […]
The Children Who Loved Books by Peter Carnavas Genre: Children’s Publisher: Kane-Miller Date: June 1, 2013 Reviewed by: Caitlin Anderson Fiction Addict Scorecard: B Meet Angus and Lucy. They might not have much but they have their books. Hundreds of books. Perhaps thousands of books. They love books! They love books so much that books […]
Title: Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales Directed by: Joachim Rønning and Espen Sandberg Theatrical/Blu-Ray/DVD Starring: Johnny Depp, Kaya Scodelario, Javier Bardem, Release Date: May 26, 2017 Reviewed by: Courtney DeWitt Rating: PG-13 FA Scorecard: B It’s still a pirates life for me! As the fifth installment in the Pirates of the […]
The Evaporation of Sofi Snow by Mary Weber Genre: Sci Fi, young adult, YA Publisher: Thomas Nelson Date: June 6, 2017 Reviewed by: Rachel Dixon Fiction Addict Scorecard: B Ever since the Delonese ice-planet arrived eleven years ago, Sofi’s dreams have been vivid. Alien. In a system where Earth’s corporations rule in place of governments […]
Rescue Me by Susan May Warren Genre: romance Publisher: Revell Date: January 31, 2017 Reviewed by: Elizabeth Olmedo Fiction Addict Scorecard: B Deputy Sam Brooks doesn’t do anything half way — not his job with the sheriff’s department, his liaison position with PEAK Rescue, or his relationship with Sierra Rose. After all, safe, dependable and […]
True to You by Becky Wade Genre: contemporary romance, inspirational Publisher: Bethany House Publishers Date: May 2, 2017 Reviewed by: Rachel Dixon Fiction Addict Scorecard: B After a devastating heartbreak three years ago, genealogist and historical village owner Nora Bradford has decided that burying her nose in her work and her books is far safer […]
The Noble Servant by Melanie Dickerson Genre: young adult, inspirational, historical romance Publisher: Thomas Nelson Date: May 9, 2017 Reviewed by: Rachel Dixon Fiction Addict Scorecard: B She lost everything to the scheme of an evil servant. But she might just gain what she’s always wanted . . . if she makes it in time. […]
Weave a Murderous Web by Anne Rothman-Hicks & Ken Hicks Genre: Mystery Publisher: Melange Books Date: March 8, 2016 Reviewed by: Bob James Fiction Addict Scorecard: B Jane Larson was a rain maker for a New York law firm, making her socially active mother somewhat uncomfortable. Not that Jane cared too much. Then, one of […]
The New Hunger by Isaac Marion Genre: horror, science fiction, Publisher: Atria Date: October 6, 2015 Reviewed by: Lori Twichell Fiction Addict Scorecard: B Do Zombies think? Why do they need brains? Does it matter? Do they matter? When I first picked up Isaac Marion’s Warm Bodies, I really wasn’t sure about it. I do […]
Title: The Zookeeper’s Wife Directed by: Niki Caro Theatrical Starring: Jessica Chastain, Johan Heldenbergh, Daniel Brühl Release Date: April 7, 2017 Reviewed by: Susan Tolleson Rating: PG-13 FA Scorecard: B The opening scenes of The Zookeeper’s Wife might lead viewers to believe they’re about to see a beautiful tale of the relationship between animals and […]