There's something incredibly bittersweet and adorable about the story told in My Bright Friend by Simon Boulerice and illustrated by Marilyn Faucher. On the one hand, there is so much to the adorable main character, Ludo, that leaves you wanting to give him a great big hug. On the other, you cannot help feeling as though that…
A part of me, a very small part, wanted to be a little generous and give this book two stars. I very nearly did, initially, as credit is deserved when credit is due and Finale definitely improved over the disasters that the first two novels were. Unfortunately, when I look back at all my notes while reading…
I have to admit that the books beginning with I aren't any of my favorites, but there are some good reads here. And I am really looking forward to picking up The Intuitives. I bought it a little while ago and I keep meaning to read it, I just haven't found the time. I will eventually, though. As…
Why, why are there so many books lately where the best friend dies? I don't get it. There's very little about the plot idea for Pretend She's Here by Luanne Rice that I can find even remotely interesting and yet I keep seeing it everywhere. I personally have to see something more to the plot than dealing with…