Reckless

by Cornelia Funke

I can usually get into a fantasy book after a few chapters. This one, however has such a dark twist I just couldn't get past it. I think, I just wasn't in the mood for a fantasy book. Whatever the reason, after a few chapters, I put it down...and returned it to the library unfinished... :/

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Sixteen Brides

by Stephanie Whitson

I found this for free from amazon.com for my Kindle app. It was a little slow to start, but needed to lay a foundation for the rest of the story to unfold. Once it did - it was great! It's the late 1800's, the Civil War is over, and people are homesteading and moving west (to Nebraska). This tale shares the stories of sixteen women who end up in Nebraska Territory with one goal in mind: a new life. They got it! Great book!!

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Anastasia's Secret

by Susanne Dunlap

All I know about Princess Anastasia of Russia is from the animated movie, "Anastasia". It was good to read a story with some truth in its story. The actual story isn't true, but the characters, locations, and some incidences are. What a great way to learn about history, without realizing it. Good book!!

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City of Bones

by Cassandra Clare

Wow. I had heard this was a great series, but was on a long waiting list...now I know why! It IS wonderful! I had a hard time putting it down; when I did, I knew I'd pick it right back up and get lost in it immediately. It's a great book for young adults - no sex, no graphic violence, a few OMG's, but no other swearing (that I remember). Just a great story to get lost it.

I'm getting on the list for the next book right now!

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Fair Maiden

by Cheri Schmidt

Another book by this author... and again, I couldn't put it down! This updated fairytale just kept me on the edge of my page. Well written, twists and turns, and clean romance kept me going. I would definitely say this is a good book!

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The Outsiders

by S. E. Hinton

Oh my... I now see why this is such a modern classic. The war between social classes comes to life, as told by one experiencing it. There is violence, pain, sorrow, loss, grief, happiness, and peace all wrapped into this one book. I would say, high school-age or mature middle school-age could read and understand easily. Personally, I think every adult should read this, then decide whether or not people are worth giving a chance...you might see things a little differently.

Great Book!!!

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Time of the Witches

by Anna Myers

Phew! Talk about intense. This historical fiction had me thinking the entire time: is she next? is she next? Ack!!

A young girls lives is Salem Village and deals first hand with the craze that arises when people are accused of witchcraft. Great book! Easy read! Lots of history, but not boring at all.

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Newes from the Dead

by Mary Hooper

Here's the caption on the cover: "She was dead. And minutes away from being dissected. Then she woke up." That pretty much says it all. During the 1600's dissection was the only way doctors and scientists could learn about the human body. Just as today, they were intrigued by how the body and brain worked, and wanted to know all they could. Anne Green made choices that, through "the law", led to her death...almost. Great book!!

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