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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2346 KP) rated End Me a Tenor (Glee Club, #2) in Books

Mar 9, 2018  
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End Me a Tenor (Glee Club, #2)
Joelle Charbonneau | 2013
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Paige is thrilled when she lands the job of soprano soloist in a production of The Messiah along side world famous tenor David Richard. But at their first rehearsal together, he takes a sip of his water and dies. Meanwhile, she has to get her high school show choir into shape, including a new song, in just a few days or lose her day job.

There's lots going on here, and I did feel the mystery suffered a bit as a result. On the other hand, Paige is such a great character I couldn't help but root for her even when the show choir sub-plot was taking center stage.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/12/book-review-end-me-tenor-by-joelle.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
  
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Tate (25 KP) rated Uncles Tom's Cabin in Books

Jul 14, 2018  
Uncles Tom&#039;s Cabin
Uncles Tom's Cabin
Harriet Beecher Stowe | 2015 | Fiction & Poetry
10
9.0 (3 Ratings)
Book Rating
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Adventure and action scenes
Sweet moments
Southern dialect can be difficult to understand (0 more)
A gripping classic
Classics can be a bit boring, but not this classic! Uncle Tom's Cabin is filled with complex plots and characters that you can't help but root for.

You follow the story of uncle Tom, a slave living in Kentucky. His story is one of hardship, pain, and loneliness with beautiful examples of love and faith woven through.

Eliza is also an important character. She's a woman fighting to keep her family together and free. Her adventurous escape is daring and dangerous. Thrilling to say the least!

This book is impossible to put down! It fosters deep thoughts and perspectives about slavery and racism. Not an easy read but definitely worth it!
  
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KarenRC (6 KP) rated The Death of Mrs Westaway in Books

Jul 23, 2018  
The Death of Mrs Westaway
The Death of Mrs Westaway
Ruth Ware | 2018 | Mystery, Thriller
8
7.0 (7 Ratings)
Book Rating
I really enjoyed this book! It is a creepy, atmospheric tale of a dysfunctional family full of secrets. Its a bit of a slow burn, but I think that adds to the tension. The characters are all very well written, but especially Hal. Despite knowing that what she is doing is wrong, you can't help but root for her to just get that little break she is hoping for to help get her out of the mess she has found herself in after her Mothers untimely death. Trepassen is the perfect setting for this story, complete with creepy housekeeper and was a character within itself due to the descriptive writing. 
Overall, a really good read with twists and turns to keep you guessing and a few surprises along the way.
  
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Tami (7 KP) rated Roomies in Books

Jul 10, 2018 (Updated Jul 10, 2018)  
Roomies
Roomies
Christina Lauren | 2017 | Contemporary, Fiction & Poetry, Romance
8
7.3 (3 Ratings)
Book Rating
I just found Christina Lauren by reading Love and Other Words and had to find another of her books, I'm glad I found this one.

I loved the dynamic between Holland and Collin. It's a crush, it's a ruse, it's love. The characters are easy to relate to and you root for them the entire book. There are some VERY steamy parts in the book that make the book just that perfect segway from sweet to sultry. As a woman, I'd love to rumple some sheets with Collin myself. :)

As with any romance, the storyline runs on a formula:

*girl meets boy
*insert positive storyline
*insert insurmountable problem
*insert resolution
*insert HEA

Luckily the storyline, writing style, character dynamic, and steam give the formula the kick it needs to be a good book.