Jencey's Corner

I began this book reluctantly at first; although I had heard some great praise for the Hunger Games .   Are the critics right? Synopsis: Katniss has lived all of her life in District 12 and every year they attend the Reaping where a male and female tribute is chosen.   She has grown up with her friend Gale hunting and providing for their families.    This year’s reaping is special because Katniss’s sister Prim is attending for the first time.     Both girls go to the reaping but when Prim’s name is drawn what will Katniss do?   The Hunger Games are a fight to the death.   There are always two tributes from each district, and who will the other be? My Thoughts: I am really glad I read this book and the critics were right on!   I thought the story was great!    I felt it was well written.   The protagonist is not superficial and shallow like many in young adult books.   The character of Katniss is ...

Wallflower in Bloom is the first novel by Claire Cook that I have ever read.   Thank you to Touchstone Books and Netgalley for an opportunity to read it.   I am excited to share this novel with you because it includes some of my favorite elements:   Dancing with the Stars, Reinvention, and Humor. Synopsis: Deidre is Tag’s little sister and his personal assistant.   She organizes everything for Tag from his living expenses to business and social media.   Tag the Rock star guru is the family money maker and not only employs Deidre but his parents as well.    One evening Deidre has decided she has had enough and quits.   She rushes home from the business trip to find out that Dancing with the Stars is looking for a replacement for an injured celebrity.     Her thoughts lead   to a way to get back at Tag and do something for herself for a change. She writes a letter to Dancing with the Stars asking about the possibilit...

Wedding Season by Darcy Cosper Simply Irressitible by Jill Shalvis and sent by the author through Amazon.   The Christmas Wedding by James Patterson I am currently reading: