Review: The Sword of Summer

The Sword of Summer by Rick Riordan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I quite enjoyed this one. I can't wait to see where the series goes, and to learn more about Norse mythology from Riordan's perspective.

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Review: Who Do You Love

Who Do You Love by Jennifer Weiner
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Rachel and Andy meet by chance in a hospital when they are eight years old. Life cycles them together and apart over the next few years. It's pretty good. I thought the ending was a bit abrupt but happy.

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Review: Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High

Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High by Kerry Patterson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this one, and think it's an essential read for everyone. I want to hand it out like Oprah hands out cars.

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Review: The Amazing Age of John Roy Lynch

The Amazing Age of John Roy Lynch by Chris Barton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is an important book. How often do we read about former slaves who went from that status to Congress in ten years? I can't remember any. This book explains a time in America's history that we like to forget/ignore/gloss over well. Barton clearly did a lot of research about his subject.

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Review: The Royal We

The Royal We by Heather Cocks
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I liked it. Felt a little long to me in places, but overall, I loved this glimpse into a Kate Middleton-like life.

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Review: The Golden Braid

The Golden Braid by Melanie Dickerson
My rating: 1 of 5 stars

For me, I put this book down because I was tired of the constant focus on marriage, but the real kicker was Rapunzel's almost instant ability to read. At a time when I'm trying to read for MSBA, I can't see myself recommending a book where someone seems to go from not recognizing letters to reading words in less than an hour. I might return to it later, but at the moment, I'm letting it go.

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