Kings of the Earth
Set in upstate NY, the book captured me with its descriptions of a rural winter farm. I had no trouble placing my memories alongside those. Just enough complexity in the personalities of the few main characters that I found myself reading slowly, savoring. Took me almost a week to read because I was enjoying it leisurely.
Dear Daughter: A Novel
Supposedly infamous society killer gets out of jail and hides...implausible. Just ok.
The Gift Of Rain
This was available as an e-book from the library, and the author was on my to-read shelf. Other than that, I had no recommendation. Thoroughly enjoyed the style comparing the rain to the protagonist's path in life. Respected, although did not agree with, the heavy feelings and actions to doing the duty required. Also thought the dance between past and present well executed.
The Secret Place
Not even close to her other books. Like other reviewers, I had little interest in the day to day drama of the teenage girls (live this on a daily basis) and found it irrelevant to the story. Made it through 45% of the book, and realized I just didn't care to continue. Painful, really.
Split
What an incredible insight into the mind of an abused teen boy and his family dynamics. Didn't put it down.
The Eagle Of The Ninth
Unusual time period, circa 110, C.E. I found the adventures well researched and interesting. Decent pace. I have the trilogy version of the book, but didn't feel compelled to continue with the series, ... at this point.
Hide 5: Redshift (The HIDE Series) (Volume 5)
Great wrap up of the serial. Especially enjoyed the author's alien description.
 (Volume 5) - Jax Spenser)
Gods Inc
David is not a nice person, so even spending a little time with him at Corporation Afterlife is a downer. I give it 2 stars because the interesting premise kept my attention to the end. Thank goodness it was short!
kindle version full of typos, misspelled words, sentence fragments.
