Since I really liked his book The Midnight Library, I was looking forward to this one. But I was disappointed when I started reading and saw that it was just a compilation of feel-good sayings and stores, many of which are just obvious like Only you can be you and It does not matter what other people think. And while each sentiment by itself could be helpful if they were, say, on a calendar where you got one idea a day and then spent the day thinking about that, here you are bombarded with one after another. It was just not for me.

Quick read and a fresh spin on a Titanic novel. Really enjoyed getting to know these characters and discover the secrets they kept buried for so many unique reasons.

King of Ashes was a great read — gripping, emotional, and full of family drama, power struggles, and unexpected turns. I enjoyed how the story pulled me into the characters’ world and kept the tension building throughout. It has that mix of loyalty, betrayal, ambition, and survival that makes you want to keep reading. A strong, memorable book that would make for a great discussion.

Fun colors (and shades) to learn, tabs to pull, familiar objects to point to (and eventually name), we highly recommend this book. Loved it as a board book in late infancy and well into the toddler years.

Laugh out loud funny. I love Sylvia!

Cons It was long

This was an excellent mystery and one with an unusual wetting; a moor in England. Combine that with a hound that glows in the dark and you’ve got yourself an interesting start. The mystery progresses at a good pace with good characters. If you like traditional mysteries, I highly recommend this one.

A moving and heartfelt book on how dyslexia doesn't change who you are or what you've accomplished, and on belonging in a community and in your inner soul.

This book was a true Sherlock Holmes mystery and was very good. The characters are few and the plot is simple to follow and so this telling lets you focus on the character of Holmes, which I enjoyed. This offers a nice glimpse into his personality, seeing how he is when bored, frustrated, and exhausted. The only thing I was not thrilled with was the long description of the backstory at the end by one of the criminals

Golding’s usage of so many literary devices is phenomenally well done. I also absolutely adore the themes on danger of mob mentality and how easy it is to fall into a mindset that lacks individual thinking. Enjoyable read.