this book was alright. I don’t really love sports, so it’s not really my thing. I also don’t like the “I have to balance cooking and basketball, but I have to pick one,” blah, blah, blah.

A breazy, but thought-provoking quick read. For me, the right balance between the farcical and the fantastic as I always want to believe that good will win out of evil. Recommend

I don't give away spoilers in my reviews. I am admittedly not usually the reader who loves fantasy but I knew from reviews that I wanted to read When the Tides Held the Moon by Venessa Vida Kelley. The cover is eye-catching with the graphic of Benny and the merman. I loved the oceanic colors used for it. Benny is on his own in life after losing his aunt. He has come to America and is working as a blacksmith. Benny has difficulties with his breathing and being in an environment such as a metal shop really affects his health. Benny is a talented blacksmith and his art is noticed by the owner of one of the local amusement parks - Luna Park in Coney Island. Benny is hired to build a large tank for a new exhibit and isn't told of all the details. Benny finds himself becoming attached to the new exhibit - a real merman from the ocean. I loved Benny's compassion and moral struggles within himself and with the merman. The other characters in the book that make up the menagerie were also such a great group of characters to read about. My two favorite parts in this book were the illustrations and the storyline. The illustrations added to the story and worked together with the cover. I usually don't read much fantasy but this was such a good story. (from my Goodreads review)

Amazing book 10/10 recommend

Entertaining read about 1920's small town life.

I like this book. The way they rescued the injured Jaguar, and how they named them by making a vote and the name won as Valerio. And I also like the adventure they made, they inspired me to be like the girls Adrianna and her family. And also how Mr. Savage were caught as a poacher that was so shocked. Oh, I also like that how Feye and Monica in love with each other, and I also think Leo is in love with Adrianna. This books is so amazing.

Quick and easy, heart warming read. Man, Emily Henry gets you at the end and tugs at your emotions. Two unlikely people come together, and bond over their history. Adorable love story!

Spark is an amazing book! I’d recommend this to readers who like fantasy stories!

EVERYONE who works in an office needs to read this. Everyone who has a Facebook account needs to read this. Anyone who uses social media on a platform owned by Facebook needs to read this.

A romantic suspense with twist turns! Enjoyable