Bone Music is an extremely action-packed thriller. There’s a good amount of downtime vs. action and it is paced very well. The writing is excellent. The voices of the different characters are very distinct. The premise is extremely unbelievable and yet the author made it rather believable. It’s the first in a series, but the wrap-up is satisfactory enough that I don’t feel any pressing need to continue with the series. I recommend it to adults who enjoy thrillers.
4 (out of 5) Stars
Books Read in 2021: 8
Pages Read in 2021: 2669
is a quick read on basic child development and stages. There are lots of tips for how to handle various situations that are often encountered each of those age years both in the moment and if you wait until later on to address it. The ideas in the book skew heavily to gentle discipline and positive, respectful parenting. It’s written as if you are just having a conversation with the author. It’s got a healthy dose of commiseration as well as her admitting she’s definitely not a perfect parent to her own children and sometimes needs to calm down and back up, too. There are lots of “real life” examples included. While it’s certainly not comprehensive and doesn’t cover everything you’ll encounter raising your children, many of the ideas can be adjusted to fit other situations and it definitely lets you know you are not alone wondering what in the world your kids were thinking. I highly recommend it to parents, particular those who lean toward gentle/positive parenting.
, follows Addy’s family as they make their way as a free people in Philadelphia and search for Esther, Aunt Lula, and Uncle Solomon. It’s very well-written historical fiction and quite engaging. It ends with a few pages of facts about Addy’s world. I highly recommend this book to all young people.
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