Monday, November 14, 2011

You Belong to Me - Book Review by Janae


You Belong To Me by Mary Higgins Clark

Susan Chandler, a radio talk show host, takes it upon herself to try and solve the recent missing woman cases.  The killer always leaves his signature trademark, a cheap, turquoise ring with the phrase "You Belong To Me" engraved inside.  Along the way, she meets many new faces that help her get closer and closer to who the killer may be.  She realizes a little too late that the killer is a person near and dear to her.  Will she survive?

Book Review by Janae

The Testament - Book Review by Janae


The Testament by John Grisham

Troy Phelan, an unhappy billionaire, has been waiting to die for years.  His family hates him, he hates his family, and life is boring once you have done everything possible.  Troy makes everyone believe that he is ill and crippled by using a wheelchair and wearing a robe and turban for years.  Truth is, he isn't sick at all.  No one knew that until the day of his death when he was analyzed and pronounced to be of sound body and mind.  Seconds after that was declared, he signed a secret will in front of many people, then jumped off a balcony to his death.  Troy Phelan signed away his entire fortune to his illegitimate daughter Rachel Lane, a child no one knew about until then.  Rachel is a missionary located in the Brazilian jungles.  Nate O'Riley is hired to find her, fresh out of rehab.  The Testament is a story about the struggle to find Rachel Lane and its effects on each family.

Book Review by Janae

Monday, November 7, 2011

Wisdom's Kiss - Book Review by Maddie

Wisdom's Kiss by Catherine Gilbert Murdock


Wisdom's Kiss is a remarkable story written by the same author, Catherine Gilbert Murdock, who wrote Dairy Queen and Princess Ben.  The adventure follows multiple storylines from Dizzy (or Princess Wisdom), who is really terrible at being a princess and longs for rebellion; Tips, who longs to keep his true identity secret from his childhood friend Fortitude; and Fortitude, who longs only for Tips.  The whole story is told in different points of view, the diary of a narcissistic swordsman, the letters of two lovers, the script of an up-and-coming play, and other creative perspectives, which gives the reader an exciting new view that's rarely experienced.  I would definitely suggest this to anyone who loves a classic bit of magic, and an exciting fairytale adventure.

Book Review by Maddie