https://padlet.com/coeste/zvyuftfs6pms Books that I have recently read! en-us 2017-01-21 07:51:30 UTC 2024-11-17 18:07:14 UTC hello@padlet.com coeste https://padlet.com/coeste/zvyuftfs6pms/wish/148502302 This novel was unexciting. Lucy experiences a family drama and overreacts. The plot is lack luster but life-like. Characters are realistic and cope with events in a way that any human could or would. Short, easy read. 

]]> 2017-01-21 07:52:56 UTC https://padlet.com/coeste/zvyuftfs6pms/wish/148502302 coeste https://padlet.com/coeste/zvyuftfs6pms/wish/148502348 Waste of my time. I kept reading hoping for something exciting and was utterly disappointed. The story had potential for excitement and intrigue, but lacked both. Hawthorne was dramatic, whiney, and self-absorbed. ]]> 2017-01-21 07:55:44 UTC https://padlet.com/coeste/zvyuftfs6pms/wish/148502348 coeste https://padlet.com/coeste/zvyuftfs6pms/wish/148502399 Very very tough content to read. The story was told from several different characters which gave perspective to the novel. Overall, I liked the plot. I thought there was a huge inaccuracy with the timing of the entire novel. Not my favorite book but worth the read. ]]> 2017-01-21 07:57:54 UTC https://padlet.com/coeste/zvyuftfs6pms/wish/148502399 coeste https://padlet.com/coeste/zvyuftfs6pms/wish/148502450 I thought this novel was sweet and endearing. Told from the perspective of Natasha and Daniel, these characters experience unique situations together and apart. The book was well written and different. I loved how cultures blended and differences were appreciated throughout the novel.]]> 2017-01-21 08:00:41 UTC https://padlet.com/coeste/zvyuftfs6pms/wish/148502450 coeste https://padlet.com/coeste/zvyuftfs6pms/wish/148502539 I loved this book and I am excited to read the sequel. Tahir blends western asian culture with fantasy elements. The plot features an evil overlord ruling a dystopian society in a fresh new way. I would recommend this novel!]]> 2017-01-21 08:04:35 UTC https://padlet.com/coeste/zvyuftfs6pms/wish/148502539 coeste https://padlet.com/coeste/zvyuftfs6pms/wish/148502654 This book terrified me. Adams creates suspense through multiple plot twits and turns. It had a good plot. I felt that at times it was a bit unrealistic, but maybe that made it that much more terrifying. You were always on your toes.

]]> 2017-01-21 08:09:15 UTC https://padlet.com/coeste/zvyuftfs6pms/wish/148502654 coeste https://padlet.com/coeste/zvyuftfs6pms/wish/148502900 Absolutely loved this endearing tale of two teens not only finding their way in the world but inside themselves.

]]> 2017-01-21 08:19:12 UTC https://padlet.com/coeste/zvyuftfs6pms/wish/148502900 coeste https://padlet.com/coeste/zvyuftfs6pms/wish/150196909 I am about halfway through this one and am struggling to finish. Stopped in the meantime. ]]> 2017-01-30 12:25:53 UTC https://padlet.com/coeste/zvyuftfs6pms/wish/150196909 coeste https://padlet.com/coeste/zvyuftfs6pms/wish/150197062 Interesting read. There were several stories told at the same time that were woven together beautifully by the end of the novel. Ariel, the male protagonist's story is incredible and quite moving.

]]> 2017-01-30 12:26:56 UTC https://padlet.com/coeste/zvyuftfs6pms/wish/150197062 coeste https://padlet.com/coeste/zvyuftfs6pms/wish/161124617 This was a portion of the backstory for the Evil Queen. It was a fun adventure. Easy to read. I enjoyed the angst they showed in Regina's young life.]]> 2017-03-20 11:22:56 UTC https://padlet.com/coeste/zvyuftfs6pms/wish/161124617 coeste https://padlet.com/coeste/zvyuftfs6pms/wish/163078050 I really enjoyed this book. A World War II novel about an Irish spy in the Hitler Youth. It takes real events from the war and fictionalizes them. Great plot line with many twists and turns. ]]> 2017-03-28 11:24:08 UTC https://padlet.com/coeste/zvyuftfs6pms/wish/163078050 coeste https://padlet.com/coeste/zvyuftfs6pms/wish/165379812 This book was great. The journey of a girl discovering herself and the truth. Little bit of love. Little bit of life. Same author as "The Sun is Also a Star." I enjoyed this book more than the former. I would recommend this book.]]> 2017-04-07 13:36:29 UTC https://padlet.com/coeste/zvyuftfs6pms/wish/165379812 coeste https://padlet.com/coeste/zvyuftfs6pms/wish/169638494 Historical fiction set in 1906 San Francisco. Revolves around a young Chinese girl trying to make more of her life than what is expected. Interesting plot woven through the history of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fires. ]]> 2017-05-03 10:56:52 UTC https://padlet.com/coeste/zvyuftfs6pms/wish/169638494 coeste https://padlet.com/coeste/zvyuftfs6pms/wish/171676582 Absolutely loved this novel. Set in Tulsa with Dual narrators; William Tillman (1921) and Rown Chase (Present Day). Intertwines historical events with a current cold case. Really awesome plot line and enjoyable read. Highly recommend. ]]> 2017-05-14 14:19:49 UTC https://padlet.com/coeste/zvyuftfs6pms/wish/171676582 coeste https://padlet.com/coeste/zvyuftfs6pms/wish/175371733 A dark mystery intertwining the lives of four teens across two decades. Interesting plot line and presentation of a mystery. I didn't love the ending although it was surprising. ]]> 2017-06-06 12:17:53 UTC https://padlet.com/coeste/zvyuftfs6pms/wish/175371733 coeste https://padlet.com/coeste/zvyuftfs6pms/wish/176238932 I liked but did not love this book. It was hard for me to connect to the main character. The plot was slow at the beginning but picked up towards the end. I liked how the characters developed. ]]> 2017-06-13 12:32:34 UTC https://padlet.com/coeste/zvyuftfs6pms/wish/176238932 coeste https://padlet.com/coeste/zvyuftfs6pms/wish/183213346 I enjoyed this book. It had an interesting concept and plot to follow centered around a dystopian society and the wars that wage. ]]> 2017-08-28 18:37:28 UTC https://padlet.com/coeste/zvyuftfs6pms/wish/183213346 coeste https://padlet.com/coeste/zvyuftfs6pms/wish/183213864 Similar style to "The House on Mango Street" by Sandra Cisneros. The story revolves around a young Cuban-Jewish girl living in New York City in the 1960s. She experiences a traumatic incident which adds to her already difficult struggle to assimilate. ]]> 2017-08-28 18:38:49 UTC https://padlet.com/coeste/zvyuftfs6pms/wish/183213864 coeste https://padlet.com/coeste/zvyuftfs6pms/wish/183214920 This story follows a magician's apprentice and his struggle to save the lives on the unseen fey that live among humans while keeping his Master's business afloat. I enjoyed the mythical aspects paired to real-life situations throughout the book. ]]> 2017-08-28 18:42:00 UTC https://padlet.com/coeste/zvyuftfs6pms/wish/183214920 coeste https://padlet.com/coeste/zvyuftfs6pms/wish/184879014 This is the squeal to An Ember in the Ashes. I liked the way the author furthered the plot. The story line was gripping and I yearned to know what was coming next. ]]> 2017-09-05 18:12:54 UTC https://padlet.com/coeste/zvyuftfs6pms/wish/184879014 coeste https://padlet.com/coeste/zvyuftfs6pms/wish/233244387 I really enjoyed this novel. I thought the concept was unique and captivating. The plot line was engaging and intriguing. It was hard to put the book down!]]> 2018-02-20 13:36:17 UTC https://padlet.com/coeste/zvyuftfs6pms/wish/233244387