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The Unbreakable Boy (by Scott LaRette)
This is a book that delves into the life of a boy, Austin, with major health issues. So it is not a light read. However, it was encouraging to read how Austin and his parents grow in their spiritual life. I think my biggest issue with the book is that I expected it to be more about Austin. Instead, you have to endure his dad’s whiny, selfish, and immature personality. I appreciated learning about Austin and his many challenges and experiencing the emotional and spiritual jour

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Letters from Strangers (by Susan Walter)
While this book read like a YA one, I still enjoyed aspects of it. There are a lot of triggers that you need to be aware of before opening the cover and reading the first word. They are adultery, body shaming, homosexuality, giving a child up for adoption, eating disorders, unplanned pregnancy, infertility, and suicide. Yet these are all handled in a delicate way by the author. I was not sure I was going to enjoy this book when I first started reading it, but I was pulled int

Ms. Ladybug
Dec 30, 20251 min read
The Grand Design (by Joy Callaway)
I enjoy historical fiction books. This one was a different focus for me in that it took place during the early 1940s. I loved learning...

Ms. Ladybug
Jun 16, 20251 min read
The Radio Hour (by Victoria Purman)
I thoroughly enjoyed listening to the audio version of this book. The narrator does a great job of bringing the story to life. And I love...

Ms. Ladybug
Apr 7, 20251 min read
Crosshairs ~ Michael Bennett #16 (by James Patterson & James O. Born)
The Michael Bennett series is one of my favorites by James Patterson. And this one is a great addition. It is an edge-of-your-seat,...

Ms. Ladybug
Nov 12, 20241 min read
Midnight at the Tuscany Hotel (by James Markert)
I think my overall response to this book was “Meh.” It was okay. I didn’t care for the middle of the story which just seemed to drag on...

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Jul 23, 20241 min read
Shelterwood (by Lisa Wingate)
I have enjoyed many of the books I’ve read by this author. However, this one did not appeal to me. Though she did thorough research about...

Ms. Ladybug
Jun 13, 20241 min read
The Medicine Woman of Galveston (by Amanda Skenandore)
What an amazing historical fiction book. I love books of that genre and this one was a very different read for me. It was interesting to...

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Jun 13, 20241 min read
The Still Point (by Tammy Greenwood)
This story provided the viewpoint of a variety of characters. While I was never involved in dance or had a daughter who was drawn into...

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May 22, 20241 min read
A Child for the Reich (by Andie Newton)
Another great addition to the historical fiction genre based on WWII. This was a different aspect than I have typically read. And one...

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Oct 7, 20231 min read
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