A Lady Most Fitting Book Review

ABOUT THE BOOK

If the shoe fits, then...

Charlotte Linfield wants nothing more than to please her exacting father and prepare for a perfect London season. Getting tangled up with the teasing young gentleman from the local shoe shop is the last thing on her mind.

Philip Notley is just after a bit of fun when he begins leaving secret gifts for the new girl in town. What starts as a prank soon proves something far deeper, but will it be enough to bring two mismatched halves into a perfect pair?

A Lady Most Fitting is a sweet, wholesome romance filled with plenty of heart and humor, inspired by the fairy tale The Elves and the Shoemaker.

REVIEW

In A Lady Most Fitting, Charlotte Linfield sparks the interest of Philip Notley. Philip Notley begins leaving secret gifts for Charlotte as he learns more about her. This sweet, clean romance is a retelling of The Elves and the Shoemaker. The story is a fast, easy, enjoyable read. I love the characters and romance in the story. It's an adorable story. Romance readers will enjoy the fun romance. It's something teens to adults can read and enjoy. To learn more, click here.

Please note that I received a free ebook to review, however, this is my honest opinion. This post contains affiliate links that help support this blog.

School of Garbage Trials of the Trash Book Review

About the Book 

Landon Murphy never imagined he would spend his summer battling the animated trash monster known as the Megalajunk, and he is eager to continue studying from the wizard-like janitors at the School of Garbage. He’ll need to improve his skills with magical pushbrooms and plungers now that the Thingamajunks have gone rogue.

When two Thingamajunks show up at Landon’s mother’s wedding, Landon is desperate to save his family. Using the lock he kept after defeating the Megalajunk, Landon accidentally triggers his own temporary transformation into the trash leviathan.

Now, he and his stepsister, Jade Shu, must team up again with Sabra, Dr. Bernard Weizmann, and Daisy Gates to figure out why the Thingamajunks are popping up to ruin parties, weddings, concerts, and other celebrations. Landon suspects the Locksmith is behind the attacks, but information about the mysterious figure is scarce.

The questions continue to pile up, but one thing is certain: War is coming to the landfill, and Landon, Jade, and Sabra will need all their courage, creativity, and focus to lay a trap for the Thingamajunks—before it’s too late.

Book Review

Trials of the Trash is the second book in the School of Garbage series, which is a spin-off from the Janitors series. My kids loved the Janitors series. We started with an audiobook of the first book and my two older kids went bonkers for the books of the series and kept wanting the next one. I didn't feel prepared for that kind of reaction...begging and pleading to go to the library constantly. If I had known I would have checked out or gotten a few of the books at once. When the series was done, they wanted more. I was really happy that the author started the spin-off series, School of Garbage. My older two kids have both read the first book of the School of Garbage series and liked it. They read it pretty quickly. I read the second book, Trials of the Trash, and it is really good. Its action packed. The pace of the book moves really quickly and is exciting. The characters and the Thingamajunks introduced in the story are interesting and fun. This world is very creative. The author does a good job at world-building. After reading the book and where it ended, I realized that my kids are going to want the next one and will probably be asking for it for months. This is also not the type of book that you hand off to your kids right before bedtime. It's so excellent that it's one that they'll want to stay up late to read. I highly recommend checking out this author for middle grade readers. To learn more, click here.

Please note that I received a free copy to review, however, this is my honest opinion. This post contains affiliate links that help support this blog.

The Totally Not Boring Book of Feelings Book Review

ABOUT THE BOOK

40 fun poems that explore big feelings and emotions. This whimsical journey through verse and illustrations can help children recognize and understand their big emotions.

From the imaginative minds of Brandon Dorman, renowned illustrator of Goosebumps, Land of Stories, and Fablehaven, and Booktok creator Jolie Taylor comes a whimsical illustrated collection of poems about feelings for newly independent readers.

This beautifully crafted book of forty short stories in rhyme ranges from a dragon’s fiery bursts of boredom to the gentle tones of an older sister’s love for her sibling with Down syndrome. This creative collection of tales is not only a powerful resource for children who are fostering a lifelong love of reading—it’s also a delightful portal for them to understand and celebrate the richness of human emotions.

BOOK REVIEW

The Totally Not Boring Book of Feelings shares fun, quirky, and imaginative poetry about big feelings and emotions. I loved the fun writing and pictures in this book. The poems are clever and fun. This book will help children learn about big emotions and feelings. The images immediately enticed my son to pick up the book. It has the look of a graphic novel, but it's a book of poetry. Overall, I feel like this is a clever and engaging book. To learn more, click here.

Please note that I received a free copy to review, however, this is my honest opinion. This post contains affiliate links that help support this blog. This post is in cooperation with the publisher.

Kelcie Murphy and the Academy for the Unbreakable Arts Book Review and Giveaway

ABOUT THE SERIES

The Academy for the Unbreakable Arts

Written by Erika Lewis

A 2023 Teacher Favorites Winner (6th-8th Grade) for the Children's Book Council

Brimming with Celtic mythology, action, and danger, Erika Lewis's Kelcie Murphy and The Academy for the Unbreakable Arts introduces readers to a new kind of magical school and a warrior who must choose with which side of an epic battle her destiny will lie.

The Otherworld is at war. The Academy for the Unbreakable Arts trains warriors. And Kelcie Murphy―a foster child raised in the human world―is dying to attend.

A place at AUA means meeting Scáthach, the legendary trainer of Celtic heroes. It means learning to fight with a sword. It means harnessing her hidden powers and―most importantly―finding out who her parents are, and why they abandoned her in Boston Harbor eight years ago.

When Kelcie tests into the school, she learns that she’s a Saiga, one of the most ancient beings in the Otherworld. Secretive, shunned, and possessed of imposing elemental powers, the Saiga are also kin to the Otherworld's most infamous traitor.

But Kelcie is a survivor, and she’ll do whatever it takes to find her parents and her place in their world. Even if that means making a few enemies.

Available for purchase on:

• Amazon
• Bookshop.org
• Barnes and Noble

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Erika Lewis is the author of the Kelcie Murphy Series from Starscape, The Color of Dragons from HarperTeen, Game of Shadows from Tor Books, Firebrand from Legendary Comics, and more, many of which have been published around the world.

She grew up in Virginia before going off to Tennessee for school. While at Vanderbilt University, studying Math and Theatre, she spent a semester abroad, visiting haunted ruins and magical forests that would forever spark her imagination and leave behind an insatiable need to travel.

An internship at CNN led to exciting years working in television, developing scripted and reality shows for various studios and networks. Then, one day, Erika knew it was time for her to write on her own, to build fantastical worlds that stayed with her after every return from a trip, and also to play her part in inspiring the next generation of readers and writers.

For more information, visit erikalewis.com, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, Threads

REVIEW

Kelcie Murphy stumbles onto The Academy for the Unbreakable Arts. She discovers she's a Saiga and can manipulate air. As she develops her powers, Kelcie learns that this new world she discovered is in danger.

This book uses folklore and myths to introduce a new fantasy series. The world and characters were unique and imaginative. I found the book engaging and interesting. I wish the author delved a little deeper into the description of the world. The author does a good job at keeping the story filled with intrigue, mystery, and action. The action and intrigue keep the reader engaged. There were several twists and turns in the story. Young readers will love this new fantasy and enjoy learning and discovering Kelcie's background and new power along with her. Both boys and girls will enjoy reading this book. 

GIVEAWAY
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The Academy for the Unbreakable Arts: Book Giveaway

This post is sponsored by Erika Lewis. The review and opinions expressed in this post are based on my personal view. Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in order to share my opinion

Lady Flyer Book Review

ABOUT THE BOOK 

Based on a true story and set against the backdrop of WWII, a young woman’s love of flying becomes an epic fight for identity and equality.

In the quiet town of Houghton, Michigan, sixteen-year-old Nancy Harkness discovers a passion that ignites her heart in ways she never expected. The arrival of barnstormer pilots brings more than just the thrill of their daring stunts; it brings the promise of adventure. Nancy vows she will be a pilot someday.

Years later, as the dark clouds of World War II gather on the horizon, Nancy’s dreams take a new and daring turn. With unwavering determination, she envisions a squadron of female pilots. Yet, her path is far from clear. The male-dominated world of aviation pushes back, determined to keep women out of the skies.

But Nancy isn’t alone in her quest for equality. Jackie Cochran, a formidable aviatrix and Nancy’s rival, has her own dreams and ambitions for women in aviation. As they both navigate the turbulent skies of a nation at war, their destinies intertwine in a story of rivalry, respect, and competition.

REVIEW
Lady Flyer tells the story of Nancy Harkness Love and how she strived to create more roles for women in aviation during WWII. Her views often conflicted with Jackie Cochran. This is based on true historical events.

I've read other historical fiction books dealing with women fighting against the male-dominated world during WWII. This one stood out to me. It felt like the history behind the WASP program was very well-researched. The author delves into the politics, the setbacks, the triumphs, historical events, key historical figures, and gender-discrimination. It has fictional elements, but the author also adds a lot of non-fiction elements into the storytelling that I find really helps me get a better understanding of the time period. Heather Moore does a good job at adding a lot of history into her historical fiction books and presenting different sides to events. The storytelling was well done and engaging. Overall, I found it to be a really interesting read. To learn more, click here.

Please note that I received a free copy to review, however, this is my honest opinion. This post contains affiliate links that help support this blog.