Book Review - The Golden Couple by Greer Hendricks

  

Marissa and Matthew Bishop are wealthy Washington suburbanites who seem to have it all. That's until Marissa drops an explosive bomb that she has been unfaithful to her husband. Underneath their mask of perfection is a relationship that lacks intimacy. Marissa wants to work on her marriage for the sake of their eight-year-old son and because she loves her husband who she has known since her teenage years.

Avery Chambers is a therapist who lost her professional license due to her unorthodox methods. She still continues to counseling people who are interested in getting help with her methods. The Bishops are interested in working on their marriage. As they work together to fix their marriage with Avery, bigger secrets are still hidden and no one is safe once they have been revealed.

I have read every single novel that these two powerhouses have written. I found after "The Wife Between Us", the novels doesn't have the same punch. I found this book to move very slowly and found it boring and predictable. I used to be excited when I saw that they had a new book out, after the last few duds I am no longer a huge fan of the duo. This could have been so much more better. There wasn't any likely main characters and a lot of fluff that just went nowhere. The ending was seen a mile away.

Book Spotlight - Next Door to Happy by Allison Weiser Strout + Giveaway

 

About The Book:

Title: NEXT DOOR TO HAPPY

Author: Allison Weiser Strout

Pub. Date: June 12, 2022

Publisher: Margaret Ferguson Books

Formats: Hardcover, eBook

Pages: 192

Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, B&N, iBooks, Kobo, TBD, Bookshop.org

Twelve-year-old Violet Crane is an only child in a lonely household who longs to be part of the gregarious family that's just moved in next door.

With a mother struggling with anxiety, a father who recently moved out, and no siblings to commiserate with, socially awkward Violet Crane feels like she is starting middle school with less going for herself than that of your average kid.

When the rambunctious Walker family moves in next door, Violet can't help but wish she could become a part of their household--everyone and everything seems so normal compared to her own.

After she meets them, Violet falls in love with all five Walker siblings and especially with Mrs. Walker, who is nothing like her own mother. Violet and Reggie, the black sheep of the Walker family, find that they have an easy understanding of each other, and it doesn't hurt that they are in the same grade at school.

But then Violet overhears a conversation between Reggie and his mother in which she tells him that she doesn't feel like Violet is an appropriate friend. Violet is devastated until she faces a truth--no person, family or friendship is perfect--and realizes just how lucky she is.

About Allison Weiser Strout:

Allison Strout is a writing tutor for middle school and high school students. Next Door to Happy is her debut novel. She lives in New York City and Maine.

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7/4/2022	Log Cabin Library	Excerpt
7/4/2022	Two Chicks on Books	Excerpt
7/5/2022	Yabookscentral	Excerpt
7/5/2022	#BRVL Book Review Virginia Lee Blog	Excerpt
7/6/2022	BookHounds YA	Excerpt/IG Post
7/6/2022	Little Red Reads	Review/IG Post
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7/8/2022	Midnightbooklover	IG Post
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7/11/2022	Nerdophiles	Review
7/11/2022	One More Exclamation	Review/IG Post
7/12/2022	Locks, Hooks and Books	Review
7/12/2022	Rajiv's Reviews	Review/IG Post
7/13/2022	GryffindorBookishNerd	Review/IG Post
7/13/2022	The Momma Spot	Review/IG Post
7/14/2022	@enjoyingbooksagain	Review/IG Post
7/14/2022	The Bookwyrm's Den	Review
7/15/2022	hodophile_z	IG Review
7/15/2022	Two Points of Interest	Review/IG Post

Book Spotlight - The Star That Always Stays by Anna Rose Johnson

 

About The Book:

Title: THE STAR THAT ALWAYS STAYS

Author: Anna Rose Johnson

Pub. Date: July 12, 2022

Publisher: Holiday House

Formats: Hardcover, eBook, Audiobook

Pages: 224

Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, Audiobook, B&N, iBooks, Kobo, TBD, Bookshop.org

When bright and spirited Norvia moves from the country to the city, she has to live by one new rule: Never let anyone know you’re Ojibwe.

"INSPIRING."—Kirkus Reviews
A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection!
A #1 New Release in Native American Children's Fiction!
A #1 New Release in Historical Fiction for Children!
A #1 New Release in Stepfamily Fiction for Children!

Growing up on Beaver Island, Grand-père told Norvia stories—stories about her ancestor Migizi, about Biboonke-o-nini the Wintermaker, about the Crane Clan and the Reindeer Clan. He sang her songs in the old language, and her grandmothers taught her to make story quilts and maple candy. On the island, Norvia was proud of her Ojibwe heritage. 

Things are different in the city. Here, Norvia’s mother forces her to pretend she’s not Native at all—even to Mr. Ward, Ma’s new husband, and to Vernon, Norvia’s irritating new stepbrother. In fact, there are a lot of changes in the city: ten-cent movies, gleaming soda shops, speedy automobiles, ninth grade. It’s dizzying for a girl who grew up on the forested shores of Lake Michigan.

Despite the move, the upheaval, and the looming threat of world war, Norvia and her siblings—all five of them—are determined to make 1914 their best year ever. Norvia is certain that her future depends upon it... and upon her discretion. 

But how can she have the best year ever if she has to hide who she truly is?

Sensitive, enthralling, and classic in sensibility (perfect for Anne of Green Gables fans), this tender coming-of-age story about an introspective and brilliant Native American heroine thoughtfully addresses assimilation, racism, and divorce, as well as everygirl problems like first crushes, making friends, and the joys and pains of a blended family. Often funny, often heartbreaking, The Star That Always Stays is a fresh and vivid story directly inspired by Anna Rose Johnson’s family history.

"INTIMATE."—Publishers Weekly
"UNPUTDOWNABLE."—Anne Bustard, author of Parents' Choice Book Award Winner Blue Skies

About Anna Rose Johnson:

Anna Rose Johnson is a journalist, blogger, and seasoned correspondent for Inside Gymnastics. Anna is passionate about historical fiction, the Native experience, and writing for children. She is a member of the Sault Ste. Marie Chippewa Tribe; The Star That Always Stays is directly based on her great-grandmother. Find her at annarosejohnson.com. 

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7/4/2022	#BRVL Book Review Virginia Lee Blog	Excerpt
7/5/2022	hodophile_z	IG Review
7/5/2022	BookHounds YA	Excerpt/IG Post
7/6/2022	The Paperback Princess	Review/IG Post
7/6/2022	Rajiv's Reviews	Review/IG Post
7/7/2022	Kait Plus Books	Excerpt/IG Post
7/7/2022	Two Chicks on Books	Excerpt
7/8/2022	The Page Ladies	Review/IG Post
7/8/2022	GryffindorBookishNerd	Review/IG Post

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7/11/2022	Log Cabin Library	Excerpt
7/11/2022	The Momma Spot	Review/IG Post
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7/13/2022	Two Points of Interest	Review/IG Post
7/13/2022	Nerdophiles	Review/IG Post
7/14/2022	celiamcmahonreads on insta	Review/IG Post
7/14/2022	Little Red Reads	Review
7/15/2022	100 Pages A Day	Review
7/15/2022	Books and Zebras	IG Review

Book Review - Ninja Nickles and the Problem with Pickles by Leah Cupps + Giveaway

The illustrated children's book tells a rhyming tale about personal responsibility. When Nickel's family goes to bed, he gets a craving for pickles. He accidentally drops the bottle and someone gets blamed. Will Nickels be able to tell the truth?

The book was a cute and quick read. The drawings were well done and very colorful. Little readers will have a blast reading the story and seeing if Nickels takes responsibility for his actions.

 

**Disclosure - I received a free copy of the book in exchange for an honest opinion**

 

About The Book:

Title: NINJA NICKELS AND THE PROBLEM WITH PICKLES

Author: Leah Cupps

Pub. Date: June 22, 2022

Publisher: Vision Forty Press

Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook

Pages: 28

Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, B&N

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Will Ninja Nickles tell Mom the truth and admit that he’s the one who dropped the pickles?

Or will he stay and hide while Lincoln is scolded for the pickle pantry mess? Read along with Ninja Nickles and his story of the midnight pickles to find out!

In this delightful rhyming story, Ninja Nickles teaches children that there is a time for fun and games and a time for personal responsibility. In Ninja Nickles and the Problem with Pickles, Leah Cupps tells a story about friendship, loyalty, and doing the right thing that will have children laughing and learning along with their new friend, Nickles the dog!

Make reading and bedtime a treasured family experience with Ninja Nickels! Also available in paperback!

Ninja Nickels Book Series:
Book 1: Ninja Nickels and the Problem with Pickles
Book 2: Ninja Nickels and the Trouble with Tickles (Coming Soon) 

  

About Leah Cupps:

Leah Cupps is an entrepreneur and author. She writes Middle Grade Mystery Adventure Books as well as Thriller, Mystery, Suspense for Adults.

Leah’s novels are fast-paced mysteries that will keep you up at night as you can’t wait to see what happens in the next chapter.

Leah lives in Indiana with her husband, three young children and three dogs. When she isn’t losing sleep writing her next novel or scaling her next business, she enjoys reading, golfing working out and spending time with her family.

 

Connect with Leah Online:

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Sign up for Leah’s VIP email list, and you'll automatically be notified as soon as her next book is released:

www.harleyjamesadventures.com

 

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7/5/2022	Write. Read. Live.	Excerpt/IG Post
7/6/2022	Locks, Hooks and Books	Review
7/6/2022	GryffindorBookishNerd	IG Review
7/7/2022	The Momma Spot	Review/IG Post
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7/12/2022	The Book Review Crew	Review/IG Post
7/13/2022	@jacleomik33	Review/IG Post
7/13/2022	Nerdophiles	Review/IG Post
7/14/2022	Jazzy Book Reviews	Review/IG Post
7/14/2022	celiamcmahonreads	Review/IG Post
7/15/2022	Cocoa With Books	Review/IG Post
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Book Spotlight - The Pack #2: Claw and Order by Lisi Harrison + Giveaway

 About The Book:

Title: THE PACK #2: CLAW AND ORDER

Author: Lisi Harrison

Pub. Date: June 21, 2022

Publisher: Delacorte Press

Formats: Hardcover, eBook, Audiobook

Pages: 192

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Sadie and her best friends are back in book two of this series about girls with animal powers. The Pack seems stronger than ever but Sadie has a secret that could claw its way out.

Sadie thought joining the Pack would be the wildest thing to happen to her this year but the school year is becoming even harder.

On top of classes Sadie has to navigate her growing feelings for her crush, taming her powers during cheer practice and trouble making hyenas trying to take her crown.

Then there is the massive secret she is keeping from her BFF Lindsey--that could destroy their friendship and The Pack as they know it. Will the shocking truth come out to bite them?

Grab book 1, THE PACK now!

 

 

About Lisi Harrison:

Lisi Harrison is a #1 New York Times bestselling author.

In 2003, Lisi left her position as senior director of development at MTV Networks to write The Clique series (2013-2011), which sold more than eight million copies and was on the New York Times bestseller list for more than two hundred weeks. Ten titles hit #1, and foreign rights were sold in thirty-three countries. Alphas was a #1 New York Times bestseller, and Monster High was an instant bestseller. In 2013 Lisi released her YA series Pretenders and her first adult novel, The Dirty Book Club in 2017. In 2021 Lisi launched two new middle-grade series—Girl Stuff and The Pack. Currently, she is working on a middle-grade series with New York Times bestselling author Daniel Kraus called Graveyard Girls (9.6.22).

Lisi lives in Laguna Beach, California, where she leads Drama Free Friend workshops that teach kids, and their parents, how to have healthy, drama-free friendships.

 

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6/21/2022	Ya Books Central	Excerpt
6/21/2022	Lady Hawkeye	Excerpt/IG Post
6/22/2022	Kait Plus Books	Excerpt/IG Post/TikTok Post
6/22/2022	#BRVL Book Review Virginia Lee Blog	Excerpt
6/23/2022	Two Chicks on Books	Excerpt or Guest Post
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6/24/2022	meetcuteromancebooks	IG Review
6/24/2022	Little Red Reads	Review

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6/27/2022	M reads often	IG Review
6/27/2022	Nerdophiles	Review
6/28/2022	@travelersguidetobooks	IG Review
6/28/2022	Struck by Stories	Review
6/29/2022	The Real World According To Sam	Review/IG Post
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6/30/2022	onemoreexclamation	Review/IG Post
6/30/2022	beersbooksandboos	Review/IG Post/TikTok Post
7/1/2022	Two Points of Interest	Review
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