Miranda by Linda Lael Miller
So this one was a little funnier than the first two. The MMC and FMC got married in the first chapter, which was a big difference. I thought this book would have been better if it was longer too. I liked the FMC better in this one, because I had a whole previous book to get to know her, and I was happy that she ended up with a happy story. With these short books I don't think there is enough character development. But since all the stories go together, you get a little follow up in the subsequent books, so that is good.
Monday, October 13, 2008
No. 126: Springwater Seasons - Savannah
Savannah by Linda Lael Miller
I didn't like this one as much as the first, although I liked the MMC. The whole I'm-a-saloon-girl-no-respectable-woman-would-talk-to-me thing is kind of annoying especially when it turns out to be no big deal. So not that great. Also, the MMC was a little too angsty without enough background. So what, exactly, about being a surgeon during the civil war made you want to drink yourself to death? I need more information Doctor.
I didn't like this one as much as the first, although I liked the MMC. The whole I'm-a-saloon-girl-no-respectable-woman-would-talk-to-me thing is kind of annoying especially when it turns out to be no big deal. So not that great. Also, the MMC was a little too angsty without enough background. So what, exactly, about being a surgeon during the civil war made you want to drink yourself to death? I need more information Doctor.
No. 125: Springwater Seasons: Rachael
Rachael by Linda Lael Miller
This is the first of four Springwater Seasons books (there are a couple more in the series too) they are all really really short quick reads.
I liked this one because even though the FMC was a little irritating (for some reason old West school teachers often are) the MMC was pretty funny. I did like when Rachael went around to meet her new students, and I particularly enjoyed when she went for tea with the MMC and his daughter.
This is the first of four Springwater Seasons books (there are a couple more in the series too) they are all really really short quick reads.
I liked this one because even though the FMC was a little irritating (for some reason old West school teachers often are) the MMC was pretty funny. I did like when Rachael went around to meet her new students, and I particularly enjoyed when she went for tea with the MMC and his daughter.
Sunday, October 12, 2008
No. 124: The Serpent Garden
The Serpent Garden by Judith Merkle Riley
This is another book that was recommended on the blog of author Stephanie Meyer. I didn't like it quite as much as her previous recommendation (The Hunger Games) but this was a really interesting book to read. It was set in England and later France during the early reign of Henry the VIII.
Which, in an unrelated note, everytime I read his name I start singing the Herman's Hermits song Henry the VIII. You know what I mean:
"I'm Enery the 8th I am, Enery the 8th I am I am. I got married to the widow next door, she's been married seven times before and every one was an Enery - Enery! She wouldn't have a Willy or a Sam - No Sam! I'm her 8th old man I'm Enery, Enery the 8th I am!"
But it was good - a little mystery, political ingrigue, some religous stuff (a demon and some angels), a lot of interesting stuff about painting because the main character was a painter - very interesting. They actually called her a paintrix which is a cool word. There were also some funny lines from a book the FMC reads called "The Good Wyfe's Book of Manners" which is advice on how to be a good wife. I think my favorite is "Love of novelty and amusement is a bad thing in a woman, for it leads her from her duty." I think this might be true because I have 100 craft projects going on and a very messy house :) Or at least it was messy until Aaron cleaned it!!!
I think I am going to lend this one to my Mom and Dad and see if they like it too.
This is another book that was recommended on the blog of author Stephanie Meyer. I didn't like it quite as much as her previous recommendation (The Hunger Games) but this was a really interesting book to read. It was set in England and later France during the early reign of Henry the VIII.
Which, in an unrelated note, everytime I read his name I start singing the Herman's Hermits song Henry the VIII. You know what I mean:
"I'm Enery the 8th I am, Enery the 8th I am I am. I got married to the widow next door, she's been married seven times before and every one was an Enery - Enery! She wouldn't have a Willy or a Sam - No Sam! I'm her 8th old man I'm Enery, Enery the 8th I am!"
But it was good - a little mystery, political ingrigue, some religous stuff (a demon and some angels), a lot of interesting stuff about painting because the main character was a painter - very interesting. They actually called her a paintrix which is a cool word. There were also some funny lines from a book the FMC reads called "The Good Wyfe's Book of Manners" which is advice on how to be a good wife. I think my favorite is "Love of novelty and amusement is a bad thing in a woman, for it leads her from her duty." I think this might be true because I have 100 craft projects going on and a very messy house :) Or at least it was messy until Aaron cleaned it!!!
I think I am going to lend this one to my Mom and Dad and see if they like it too.
Thursday, October 9, 2008
No. 123: Rustler
Rustler by Linda Lael Miller
This is the third (I think) book in the Stone Creek series. It was pretty good, plot wise, but there were some lines that made me either laugh out loud (in shock) or say something (like holy cow) and blush. So, that was interesting. In this series all the characters have something in their past that they are trying to hide - criminal background, illegitimate child etc. So a lot of the book is each character trying to hide their secrets or else turn their lives around, which is fine, but I think I prefer a little more action. The one part I really liked is where Wyatt (clearly this is set in the West, post-civil war) was the deputy sheriff and he convinced a bunch of bad guys to turn over their guns because of a town ordinance (that he just made up) and locked up all the guns in the jail. Then later, when they wanted their guns back they tried to break into the jail using dynamite but they blew up the jail and their guns. That was pretty funny. Also when Wyatt sent a telegraph to his brother, the real sheriff, he said something like. "Jailhouse blew up. Nothing left of it. Which is also pretty funny.
This is the third (I think) book in the Stone Creek series. It was pretty good, plot wise, but there were some lines that made me either laugh out loud (in shock) or say something (like holy cow) and blush. So, that was interesting. In this series all the characters have something in their past that they are trying to hide - criminal background, illegitimate child etc. So a lot of the book is each character trying to hide their secrets or else turn their lives around, which is fine, but I think I prefer a little more action. The one part I really liked is where Wyatt (clearly this is set in the West, post-civil war) was the deputy sheriff and he convinced a bunch of bad guys to turn over their guns because of a town ordinance (that he just made up) and locked up all the guns in the jail. Then later, when they wanted their guns back they tried to break into the jail using dynamite but they blew up the jail and their guns. That was pretty funny. Also when Wyatt sent a telegraph to his brother, the real sheriff, he said something like. "Jailhouse blew up. Nothing left of it. Which is also pretty funny.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
No. 122: Darkfever
Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning
I finally got around to reading the first book in this series. It was as good as the other two. It was nice to get a little back story (not actually back story but beginning story really) particularly the message from her sister, and more about recurring characters. I definitely like this series. I hope that she hurries up and writes more!
I finally got around to reading the first book in this series. It was as good as the other two. It was nice to get a little back story (not actually back story but beginning story really) particularly the message from her sister, and more about recurring characters. I definitely like this series. I hope that she hurries up and writes more!
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
No. 121: Pirate
Pirate by Linda Lael Miller
I have read this book like 7 or 8 times. Not on purpose, but I forget that I have read it, and when I read the cover I think "time travel! pirates! sounds good" So I get it and then after a chapter or two I remember that I have already read it. But by that point it is too late and I have to finish. It is a pretty good book, but better the first time for sure.
I have read this book like 7 or 8 times. Not on purpose, but I forget that I have read it, and when I read the cover I think "time travel! pirates! sounds good" So I get it and then after a chapter or two I remember that I have already read it. But by that point it is too late and I have to finish. It is a pretty good book, but better the first time for sure.
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