Legendborn by Tracy Deonn
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

I just could not get into this book. It seemed like such a chore to pick up. I so wanted to like it, and I gave it my best, but it did not hold my attention. DNF at 62%

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The Little Bookshop on the Seine by Rebecca Raisin
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

I was so bored with this book. I got to 25% and skipped to the end so see what would happen ... which I NEVER DO. What I read there made me glad that I didn't spend all those hours reading the whole book. There was no spark, no excitement, no "grabbing" in the words on the page. I just couldn't do it anymore.

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Catalyst by S.J. Kincaid
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

The final book in this trilogy was bloody and disturbing. And it taught some questionable ethics. But I will say that it was exciting and had a satisfying James Bond-esque ending of the villain.
I did mostly skip the part that’s in space, because it was boring. I basically just skimmed it for any important developments. There was one major development, and it could have been condensed into a couple of pages instead of all.those.pages. If you’ve read it, you know what I’m talking about.
But happily, still no swearing or sex. That is rare and commendable.

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Vortex by S.J. Kincaid
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This one definitely wasn't as good as the first book, but it moved along at an OK clip and for the most part kept me interested. I probably will read the last book, just to see how it all ends.
Still no swearing or sex.

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Insignia by S.J. Kincaid
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Update: I re-read this yesterday. It was just as good as I remembered it. Now I’m determined to read the whole trilogy, since I somehow forgot to get #2 after I read this 5 years ago.


I liked this YA sci-fi thriller a lot. It reminded me of Ernest Cline's Armada at the beginning, but quickly took on shades of Ender's Game. I am going to look into the next in the trilogy. No swearing or sex, so I can recommend fully!

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The Kiss of a Stranger by Sarah M. Eden
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

3.75 stars. Cute book. A bit repetitious in places, but very clean and sweet. I can recommend Sarah Eden’s books to anyone who doesn’t want to worry about inappropriate content, but also wants something thought-provoking. This book touches on abuse. The ending is satisfying and happy, though. I liked it.

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An Ivy Hill Christmas by Julie Klassen
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This definitely falls into the realm of Christian romance ... so you know it’s going to be squeaky clean. Uplifting, but slightly heavy on the “cheese” factor. I’m not a huge fan of super overt, in-your-face preaching, and this book got pretty close to that. And the ending was weird. Hence the three stars.

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The Star-Crossed Sisters of Tuscany by Lori Nelson Spielman
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I liked this book well enough - although the message of "you've got to put make-up on and dress nicer and change your glasses to make people like you and notice you" was not great. I did like the twist at the end, although the "what" was slightly predictable, if not the "how."
Some swearing and crude innuendo, and some glossed-over sex.

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Ready Player Two by Ernest Cline
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Unfortunately, No. 2 wasn't nearly as good as No. 1. The ending was just ... odd and less-than-satisfying. But just like the first one, it was liberally sprinkled with f-bombs and other swears. No sex, and only moderate video game violence. It also is chock-full of 80's and 90's references - most of which I got, and some I didn't. You can totally get your geek on in this book.
But if the next one is worse than this one (if there is one), I'm predicting it will be "Game Over" for me with this author.

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