Thursday, June 19, 2014

Silenced by Dani Pettrey ~ Review



I had no idea when I started that this was book 4 of the series.  I loved how Dani Pettrey was able to draw me into the book even though I hadn’t read the other three books in the series.  I have never been climbing (or ever read about it) so this was a new experience for me. 

This book is full of action that kept my mind busy with the unexpected twists throughout.  I was amazed at the progress of the story.  I loved everything about itthe characters the plot the adventure the settings the action throughoutthe mysterythe suspenseand of course the romance!  ! 

I must admit that I was somewhat disappointed that I figured out who the murderer was relatively quickly in the book.  I was secretly hoping that it would have been a person that I never suspected.  Oh well.  It was still a wonderful book! 

This book contains a wonderful mixture of hope, family and a strong faith element that made me love it even more.  A beautifully written book.


I was given a copy of this book by Netgalley for my honest review.

All's Fair In Love and Cupcakes by Betsy St. Amant REVEW



     This was such a pleasurable book to simply pick up and read.  It only took me a couple of sittings... and I was completely finished!!!

     Kat is a single, insecure, young woman of 26 who works for her aunt at hometown bakery.  She feels stifled in her creativity because she is only able to make the typical cupcake (vanilla, strawberry, chocolate).  So... When she is at home... she begins to branch out and experiment with flavors that sound absolutely delicious!!!  Her best friend, Lucas is more than willing to taste all of her wonderful creations. 

     Lucas, realizes the creative potential that Kat has and secretly decides to sign her up for a reality TV bake-off.  When she accepts the offer, she begins to realize that this could be a life changing opportunity for her. 

     As the competition progresses, Lucas quickly realizes that he has made a big mistake.  This competition could change the lives of both of them.


     This was a somewhat predictable book.   But I enjoyed the easy read.


I received a complimentary copy Kindle copy of All's Fair In Love and Cupcakes by Betsy St. Amants from Netgally for my honest review.

Tables in the Wilderness: A Memoir of God Found, Lost, and Found Again by Preston Yancey REVIEW




     Preston Yancey, the author of this book shares his journey.  One day he had the sensation that Jesus was sitting right beside him on the couch and told him that it was going to be about trust.  Thus his journey beginsbecause he felt like Jesus packed his bags and moved out.  God allowed Preston’s world, as he knew it to fall apart.
 
     I had an extremely difficult time picking this book up when I wanted to read.  Perhaps it was the conviction I have in my own fellowship with God. I’m not sure, but it was somehow comforting knowing that there are also others out there that struggle with the “silence of God”.  

     The book was not what I expected.  I wanted answers. Knowing that Preston Yancey lives with the silence of God somehow brought a mixture of emotions in me.  


In exchange for my honest review, I was provided an ebook of Tables in the Wilderness free of charge. 

Shapes in Math, Science and Nature REVIEW


Shapes in Math, Science and Nature
Squares, Triangles and Circles
by
Catherine Sheldrick Ross




I was excited to receive this book to see how I could use it in the classroom to teach shapes.  However, this book was not exactly what I was hoping for to use with my first grade students.  The text itself is WAY too hard for my students.   With that being said, I do believe that it would be wonderful resource book for students that are in the upper elementary grades and up. 

Throughout the book the 3 basic shapes (triangles, squares, and circles) are explored in great detail.  There are also many experiments which I found to be wonderful ideas especially since they are hands on! 



I received this ebook for free from NetGalley. In exchange I agreed to write this honest review.