Alex Cross 23.5 (Bookshot)
*Edit/Note In my opinion this bookshop is actually meant to come AFTER Cross the Line, making it 24.5. Save yourself the heartache of reading them out of order...read it after Cross the Line.
Genre
Thriller
SynopsisSomeone is targeting Alex Cross. Someone with the face of (my absolute favorite thriller villain) Gary Soneji. But Soneji is dead, right?
Why Should You Read it?
Because it's James Patterson.
Because it's Alex Cross.
Because Gary Soneji is (could be) back.
Because bookshots are James' way of saying "you don't have time to read? Let me solve that."
Because it's fast-paced and you owe yourself a treat.
What Can You Learn From the Author's Writing?
How to end a chapter and keep those pages turning.
Overall Rating
Five genuinely huge smiles.
Genre
Historical Fiction
Synopsis
Julie and Hank are new to Gap Creek and new to marriage. The book takes place in the late 19th century and details all the troubles and hardships that would have followed a family during those times.
I will admit, I had trouble pulling out the main points of this book to bring you a synopsis.
Why Should You Read it?
It does paint a picture of what life was like during the lat 19th century.
What Can You Learn From the Author's Writing?
The importance of a clear point/outline.
Overall Rating
One smile
Necromancer #2
Genre
YA Fantasy
Synopsis
Samhain LaCroix, newly appointed to the council after the death of Douglas in the first book, is just getting used to his new life as a necromancer with a werewolf girlfriend. But not everything is going as planned. Someone is threatening his sister, his best friend is a were bear, and his gnomes are playing tricks on him. After an unexplainable death, Sam decides to help out the council by stepping up and taking control. This leads to the most concerning question of all: is Douglas really dead?
Why Should You Read it?
The fantasy characters are compelling and the dialogue is great!
What Can You Learn From the Author's Writing?
YA voice.
Overall Rating
Three smiles for a nicely done story that follows up the first one beautifully.
