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graveyardgremlin (7194 KP) rated The Fairy Godmother (Five Hundred Kingdoms, #1) in Books

Feb 15, 2019  
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The Fairy Godmother (Five Hundred Kingdoms, #1)
Mercedes Lackey | 2004
8
7.3 (3 Ratings)
Book Rating
I love, love, loved this book! This is my first Mercedes Lackey book and it most definitely won't be my last! If all - or even most - of her other books are as good as this one, I'll be a fan for life! I do think the synopsis is a bit misleading, it's not exactly how everything happened, especially since the prince doesn't enter the picture until halfway through the book. Maybe hardcore fantasy readers won't enjoy it as much as those who love both fantasy and romance, but I thought it was a very smart and interesting twist on the usual fairy tales. I loved the epilogue and thought that added to the whole 'moral' of the story. I can't wait to get to the others in the series. :)
  
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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2165 KP) rated If You Ever Want to Bring a Circus to the Library, DON’T! in Books

Jun 12, 2018  
If You Ever Want to Bring a Circus to the Library, DON’T!
If You Ever Want to Bring a Circus to the Library, DON’T!
Elise Parsley | 2017 | Children
10
6.5 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
Three Rings of Fun!
Magnolia has noticed that sign at her local library proclaiming that “You can do anything at the library.” She takes that as an invitation to put on a circus for the kids in the library. Of course, they all need to be quiet – this is a library after all. But really, what could possibly go wrong?

This is another delightfully silly picture book as Magnolia shows us just why the library and the circus shouldn’t mix. Adults and kids alike will enjoy the story, and the pictures by Elisa Parsley add to the fun. The climax is definitely the best part of the book. Even though Magnolia is the one causing the problems, the book is narrated in second person, which actually works to add to the fun here.
  
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Debbiereadsbook (1166 KP) rated Restored: A Second Chance Romance (Chance Brothers #2) in Books

Feb 4, 2022  
Restored: A Second Chance Romance (Chance Brothers #2)
Restored: A Second Chance Romance (Chance Brothers #2)
Nikki Kiley | 2022 | Contemporary, Romance
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
I liked that the bigger picture to why Dale left Becca isn't immediately obvious!
Independent reviewer for Archaeolibrarian, I was gifted my copy of this book.

This is book 2 in the Chance Brothers series, and while not NECESSARY, reading book one, Renovated, might give you a better picture of this group of people, and also how Becca and Dale are around each other in that book.

Dale left Becca 8 years ago, and now she has returned to town, and finds him working in her mother's house. Dale always regretted leaving Becca, now he wants to make amends, but will she let him?

I really enjoyed book one, and while I did enjoy this one too, it doesn't quite hit THAT spot, and it pains me to say so, especially since I can't pinpoint why!

I liked that the bigger picture to why Dale left Becca isn't immediately obvious, it takes time for the full story to come out. I must admit, when reading, I kept thinking "there's something else coming" and then it comes, both from Dale AND Becca. So, it was a bit like watching a freight train coming at you, and there ain't nothing you can do to stop it. But I liked that, I really did.

I wasn't happy with the way Becca's mum and brother were with her, they totally put Becca down all the time. I wouldn't have been so forgiving as Becca is. Especially when the full story about that night, 8 years ago, comes out. I wanted to punch Becca's brother so bad!

I loved that Becca's friends are still looking out for her, keeping her heart safe from breaking but I also loved that Becca stands up for Dale, when her friends are dissing him, even before they decide to make it work between them.

Dale's brothers all play a huge part, and the foundations are laid for another brother to fall, whether that book is next, I'm not sure, but I will read it.

Even though it hits a different spot than Renovated, and that freight train kept coming at me, I still enjoyed this.

4 stars

*same worded review will appear elsewhere
  
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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2165 KP) rated The Pigeon Needs a Bath! in Books

Mar 9, 2018  
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The Pigeon Needs a Bath!
Mo Willems | 2014
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Once again, Pigeon is facing something he doesn't want to do. But after a fun day outside, he really does need a bath. Can you convince him to take one?

These picture books are always funny and charming, and this is certainly no exception. You'll love the end result, too. (Heck, I think it would make a great follow up.)

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2014/04/book-review-pigeon-needs-bath-by-mo.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.