The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell

I absolutely loved this book. I usually read a couple books a week, but this one had my full attention. Lisa Jewell is my new favorite author. The way this story evolved and changed through the various narrators perspectives was flawless. Each person was interesting and added to the unease of the story. Well done! Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for an advance copy.

Crossroads and the Himalayan Crystals by C. Toni Graham

Crossroads and the Himalayan Crystals by C. Toni Graham
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Crossroads and the Himalayan Crystals by C. Toni Graham, is geared toward the YA and teen crowd but still may appeal to anyone older as well. You will thoroughly enjoy this fantasy tale as you follow a group of friends, Jake, Conner, Seneca, and Shayna. These kids are well fleshed out characters, each with their respective flaws, some more than other, but all are good kids. When they are transported into another realm, the story changes rapidly. On a school assignment, they are transported to a place called Fionia, where there is an abundance of magic creatures. While a lovely and mystical place, it is dangerous too. This book is a great combination of fantasy, mystery and adventure. The plot keeps you engaged due to its fast pace, the setting is beautiful, and the characters are ones you will get attached to as well. Great book and highly recommend.

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False Step by Victoria Helen Stone

False Step by Victoria Helen Stone. I enjoyed this book, I liked that the characters felt real. Veronica was a normal person with an ordinary job, and so was her husband Johnny. This is so refreshing, as most couples in novels today, are either filthy rich with an abusive husband, and the wife is clueless, or the wife has this amazing career. This book was notably different, and felt very real and realistic. I liked that they had their squabbles and their marriage was realistically portrayed. The affairs were a little over the top, especially Veronica's, she was totally smitten, but of course that truly mattered to the suspension of disbelief on her part. The plot was good, and though I figured out the twist, the writing still propelled me to read until the end. Overall, a good book and one that I recommend.