Pegasus: A Dragon's Tale is a wonderful book that my family had the pleasure of reading.  My six year old son Sam loved it and posted his own video review on our Facebook page.  I feel like his review probably says it all, but as a parent, I also wanted to give my perspective.  Sam was engaged through the entire book and as we were reading it for the first time, we were interrupted by a telephone call.  Sam immediately wanted to come back and finish the story and we have read it several times since.  Sam loves it and I think that is the best endorsement it could have.  

Thank you to the author for providing us with a copy of the book for review.  

Lisa Scottoline has been one of my favorite authors since I picked up Everywhere That Mary Went as a paperback novel several years ago.  Since that time, I've discovered her humor books as well as her stand alone novels and know that I can count on her for a great read no matter the genre.  It's been sometime since I've read one of her series books so I was excited to delve back in.  

Exposed has all the hallmarks of a great legal thriller.  Of course, you have Bennie Rosato and Mary DuNunzio as your main characters.  Mary quickly finds herself in a moral and legal dilemma when a childhood friend needs her help to pursue a case against his employer for improper termination and after she agrees to take the case, she finds out that Bennie represents the parent company.  Is this an ethical conflict and how will Bennie and Mary work this out?  They barely have time to consider this problem before the case takes an unexpected turn.  This is just the tip of the iceberg in this fast paced legal thriller that will keep you reading long into the night.  

While Exposed is part of a series, I enjoyed reading the book independently, but be warned, you may want to rush out to the book store or load up your kindle with any of the titles you have missed.  

Thanks to St. Martin's Press for the opportunity to review this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.  

One Thousand White Women stands out as one of the most memorable titles from our book club selections over the past several years so I was very excited to learn that the story would be continued in The Vengeance of Mothers.  Both novels involve the "Brides for Indians" program where 1000 white women were sent to become brides to the Cheyenne nation.  The Vengeance of Mothers is not so much a sequel, as I believe it could be read independently, but more of a continuation of the story.  It introduces new memorable characters but also furthers the stories of some of the characters from One Thousand White Women.  

The Vengeance of Mothers provides a glimpse into a very interesting yet brutal time in American history.  I felt that the author handled the subject well and does an excellent job creating characters that are unique and compelling.  The emotions that the women feel, while being as varied as the characters themselves, are well translated in writing and you experience their feelings as if they are your own.  I definitely enjoyed the book, but I did feel the ending left me slightly underwhelmed.  That being said, the novel is still one I would recommend and that was well worth the read.  

I received this book courtesy of St. Martin's Press through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.  

The Luster of Lost Things took me on such a beautiful journey and I believe the novel has a very profound message.  

Here is the Goodreads description:  
In this story for readers of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time and A Man Called Ove, when all seems lost, he finds what matters most.

Walter Lavender Jr. is a master of finding. A wearer of high-tops. A maker of croissants. A son keeping vigil, twelve years counting.

But he wouldn’t be able to tell you. Silenced by his motor speech disorder, Walter’s life gets lonely. Fortunately, he has The Lavenders—his mother’s enchanted dessert shop, where marzipan dragons breathe actual fire. He also has a knack for tracking down any missing thing—except for his lost father.

So when the Book at the root of the bakery’s magic vanishes, Walter, accompanied by his overweight golden retriever, journeys through New York City to find it—along the way encountering an unforgettable cast of lost souls.

Steeped in nostalgic wonder, The Luster of Lost Things explores the depths of our capacity for kindness and our ability to heal. A lyrical meditation on why we become lost and how we are found, from the bright, broken heart of a boy who knows where to look for everyone but himself.

The book has somewhat of a parable feel, but I just loved its uniqueness.  You do have to give yourself over to the story and some of its fantastical components, but I believe it is well worth it.  The characters were so richly and vividly written.  Being written from Walter's perspective provided me with his individual viewpoint and I thought the author did a wonderful job creating this character.  There were so many profound symbolic parts in the book.  I would read these wonderful passages and then just sit back with the realization of how truly spot-on Walter's findings were.  

I am so glad that I had the opportunity to read The Luster of Lost Things.  The holiday season seems like a perfect time to read this uplifting novel and I hope that my followers will add it to their reading list.  

​I received this book courtesy of G.P. Putnam's and Sons in exchange for an honest review.  

The Address by Fiona Davis immersed me in the Gilded Age world of New York City and I loved every minute.  I must admit that I was not familiar with the Dakota building or its rich history prior to reading The Address.  The Address develops in two story lines, one of Sara Smythe, the managerette of the Dakota as it opens in in the 1880s and Bailey Camden, a struggling interior designer recently out of rehab, who begins remodeling an apartment in the Dakota over 100 years after it was built.

I felt both stories were compelling, but being a fan of historical fiction, I found myself drawn into Sara's time.  Without providing spoilers, I felt that the novel was well researched and had several unexpected twists and turns.  After reading the book, I wanted to learn more about the Dakota and see pictures of it in present day.  I also found myself thinking about the characters long after I had finished reading the book.  The Address is the first novel I have read by Fiona Davis and I will definitely be picking up her previous work The Dollhouse soon.  

Fans of historical fiction should add this book to their 'to read' list and prepare to enjoy a visit to the Gilded Age and New York City at its richest and best.  

I received this book courtesy of Dutton Books, Penguin Group through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.