The Fever King

Title: The Fever King

Author: Victoria Lee

Publisher: Skyscape

 
ISBN: 9781542090407

 

Thoughts: Lee infuses magic in a sci-fi way, making this dystopian stand out; however, there were a few parts that felt thin.

 

Rating: 3/5

The Meaning of Soul

Title: The Meaning of Soul: Black Music and Resilience Since the 1960s

Author: Emily J. Lordi

Publisher:  Duke University Press

 
ISBN: 9781478009597

 

Thoughts: I still do not know the meaning of soul, but I do now have a deeper understanding of a selection of soul songs.

 

Rating: 3/5

Bash & Lucy Say "Love, Love, Bark!"

Title: Bash & Lucy Say "Love, Love, Bark!"

Author: Lisa & Lea Cohen

Publisher:  Canine & Kids Publishing

 
ISBN: n/a

 

Thoughts: There is a good message here about getting to know someone instead of judging them, but so much of the rest of the story is so completely unrealistic and filled with overly stereotypical characters that the meaning often gets overshadowed.

 

Rating: 2/5

Is She Really Going Out with Him?

Title: Is She Really Going Out with Him?

Author: Sophie Cousens

Publisher:  Penguin Audio

 
ISBN: 9780593943953

 

Thoughts: The story may be predictable, but it is a delightfully fun read.

 

Rating: 4/5

Every Time I Go on Vacation, Someone Dies

Title: Every Time I Go on Vacation, Someone Dies

Author: Catherine Mack

Publisher:  Minotaur Books

 
ISBN: 9781250325853

 

Thoughts: This meta novel is a fast-paced read, but there are too many convoluted possible half attempts before someone actually dies more than halfway through, which is rather frustrating for a mystery.

 

Rating: 2/5

The Florentine Entanglement

Title: The Florentine Entanglement

Author: Pamela Norsworthy

Publisher:  Black Rose Writing

 
ISBN: n/a

 

Thoughts: This started off slow as we met all of the characters and learned of their relationships, but about halfway through, it really takes off as a compelling espionage tale.

 

Rating: 3/5