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The Last Camellia by Sarah Jio - Reviewed by Edee

2/25/2015

 
This was the second book that I had read by Sarah Jio and I enjoyed it very much.  Her earlier book The Violets of March was a great read as well, but I felt that you could really see how much she had grown as an author in this second selection.  
The Last Camellia is a story told from two different perspectives.  We meet Flora, who is traveling to England just prior to the beginning of World War II, to work as a nanny but her real purpose is to help flower thieves locate the elusive Middlebury Pink Camellia which is believed to be located on the estate.  Flora uncovers mysterious happenings at the estate.  We also meet Addison in present day who travels to the same estate and learns that some of those same mysteries were never solved.  This is great book for fans of historical fiction.  
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The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins - Reviewed by Edee

2/18/2015

 
The Girl on the Train is a very suspenseful story and could definitely be read in one setting.  It is written from three different perspectives.  Rachel is the main protagonist and is certainly not without her own set of problems.  Rachel drinks excessively and then blacks out, not remembering what has happened.  She hasn't been able to move on from her divorce, and invents stories and personas for people that she sees in their homes while passing by on her daily train ride.  Anna was the 'other woman' and is now married to Rachel's ex-husband.  Anna is very disturbed by Rachel and is ready for Rachel to move on.  Megan is one of the people that Rachel feels like she knows since she watches her each day on her train ride, but hasn't actually ever met her.  Megan disappears and Rachel finds herself right in the middle of the case.  This story is fast moving and has many twists and turns.  
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Tanglewood Plantation by Jocelyn Miller - Reviewed by Edee

2/13/2015

 
Tanglewood Plantation has all the makings of an interesting story.  It weaves historical fiction, a little romance, ghost story, time travel/science fiction and mystery.  It is a little bit of a bumpy ride, but I wanted to keep reading to see how the story would end.  This book is a quick read and fans of Southern Fiction should find it interesting.  
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The House on Mermaid Point by Wendy Wax - Reviewed by Edee

2/9/2015

 
The House on Mermaid Point is the third book in the Ten Beach Road series by Wendy Wax.  This series is a fun read and The House on Mermaid Point was no exception.  The book further the stories of Avery, Maddie, Kyra, Deidre and Natalie.  They were all thrown together in the first book of the series Ten Beach Road, and remodeled a home together, which created a reality tv show called Do Over.  The House on Mermaid Point finds them on their way to Key West for a new season of Do Over.  It also introduces William Hightower, a rock star/recovering addict, who is the homeowner and is definitely against the entire construction project.  I enjoyed the way the characters grew throughout the book and look forward to future books in this series.  I was able to escape to Key West and enjoyed my literary vacation.  
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 Insignia by S.J. Kincaid - Reviewed by Ben

2/5/2015

 
Insignia by S.J. Kincaid is a futuristic/ dystopian novel with a hint of mystery. Insignia is about a boy named Tom. Currently World War 3 is going on but this war is different from all the others. This war is fought entirely in space with teenagers piloting them on earth. Meanwhile, Tom hops from casino to casino with his dad trying to win games. The games Tom plays are completely virtual though. Tom also attends a virtual school. Suddenly, Tom finds himself getting recruited to work for the government. Then Tom finds himself wrongly accused and has to protect his friends. I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. I really enjoyed Insignia. I had no idea to the solution of the mystery. This book is part of a trilogy, which I am looking forward to reading. Insignia is also a nominee for the 2014-2015 Truman Readers Award list.
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