J. C. Wing
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Sleigh Bells and Sleuthing: A Collection of 16 Cozy Mystery Novellas Featuring Female Sleuths (2018) — Redacteur — 5 exemplaren
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Sleigh Bells and Sleuthing: A Collection of 16 Cozy… door Carolyn Ridder Aspenson
I loved this Christmas collection! It has stories from some of my favorite authors and a few from new to me authors. With 16 stories there is something for everyone to enjoy. The fact that proceeds go to charity sweetens the deal. I’m happy with it. I can share the collection with younger teen readers in my family making this a wonderful addition to our Christmas cheer notebook. *Our Christmas cheer notebook is a small book that list the Christmas books we feel are good anytime of the year.*
Willow’s an average teen trying to make it through high school with her best friend. Things for her aren’t always easy, but she’s a bright optimistic girl that fights everything that comes her way. Then girls around her start to die. At first, she doesn’t think much of it, but when girl after girl fall, and the police are no closer to a lead, she fears she could be next. And she’s right. After a gap in the story, we are introduced to seventeen-year old Drew, Willow’s child. After his girlfriend goes missing and is found murdered in the same manner his mother had been, Drew is sent on a quest to find the person responsible and stop them once and for all.
I think my favorite part about this story is how real the characters felt. They weren’t typical “Mary Jane” tropes that I see in a lot of YA books. They were real, flawed, and had realistic thoughts and emotions. I especially found myself connecting to Willow. Her journey was tough, and it was more realistic of the issues that a lot of girls may find themselves facing. Whether it was from Zac and his unwelcome advances or her need for a relationship with someone who wasn’t quite right for her, Willow faced every obstacle with her head high. Straight to the end.
I also thought it was interesting the way the author almost told two stories in the same book. In part one, we are introduced to Willow and her friends. Part two sees her child, Drew, and the way that his mother’s world overlaps into his. I thought that was a unique touch, adding layers to this whodunit it make it all the more engaging.
All in all, if you like psychological YA reads, this is one that will keep you guessing.
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I think my favorite part about this story is how real the characters felt. They weren’t typical “Mary Jane” tropes that I see in a lot of YA books. They were real, flawed, and had realistic thoughts and emotions. I especially found myself connecting to Willow. Her journey was tough, and it was more realistic of the issues that a lot of girls may find themselves facing. Whether it was from Zac and his unwelcome advances or her need for a relationship with someone who wasn’t quite right for her, Willow faced every obstacle with her head high. Straight to the end.
I also thought it was interesting the way the author almost told two stories in the same book. In part one, we are introduced to Willow and her friends. Part two sees her child, Drew, and the way that his mother’s world overlaps into his. I thought that was a unique touch, adding layers to this whodunit it make it all the more engaging.
All in all, if you like psychological YA reads, this is one that will keep you guessing.
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I have read JC's first book [b:The Color of Thunder|17194440|The Color of Thunder|J.C. Wing|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1357727598s/17194440.jpg|23666209] and would like to read it again and again. Where as Alabama Skye didn't make up to the mark of my first experience, it was a good read.
I found the plot good. The character development is also very good. I found the Scot talk a bit difficult to understand....and yes some parts felt jumbled up.
Altogether it was a good read.
I found the plot good. The character development is also very good. I found the Scot talk a bit difficult to understand....and yes some parts felt jumbled up.
Altogether it was a good read.
This book was suggested in a group for the June group read. But it got the least polls and was out. Honestly i picked up this book only because it was downloadable in goodreads (i have a fetish for free kindle books..lol)
I thought i will give a try...
The story of a family (i wont say a girl), all the characters, who were given the equal importance, was just so good. I was just thinking of them till i finished reading , even when i am cooking, travelling... sometimes when i was watching TV.
I will strongly recommend that i reader who like serious fiction has to read this...… (meer)
I thought i will give a try...
The story of a family (i wont say a girl), all the characters, who were given the equal importance, was just so good. I was just thinking of them till i finished reading , even when i am cooking, travelling... sometimes when i was watching TV.
I will strongly recommend that i reader who like serious fiction has to read this...… (meer)
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