Quantum Roots II : Worm Holes by Kyle Keyes

Quantum Roots II: Worm Holes by Kyle Keyes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Quantum Roots II: Worm Holes by Kyle Keyes is a strange, quirky, and thoroughly entertaining book that bounces off the first in the series, Quantum Roots. Quite a bit of violence pervades this book, but if you can get past that, this is an easy read amazingly, and often funny. The interactions between the characters are off the charts sometimes, making them quirky, and kind of relatable. Written in pretty simple language, the plot is pretty easy to grasp, and the pace moves along nicely. If you have an avid interest in worm holes, quarks, etc. this is certainly a book you will enjoy. It is fun to ponder such things especially within the confines of science fiction, where you know it isn't real. The historical nature of the book combined with quantum physics make this truly a one of a kind read. Highly recommend for a different and offbeat book.


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Hometown Girl Memories by Kirsten Fullmer

Hometown Girl Memories by Kirsten Fullmer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Hometown Girl Memories (Hometown Series Book 6) by Kirsten Fullmer is a beautifully written story and being the sixth in the series, stands well on it's own. It may be beneficial however to read the previous selections in the series to get a real foundation for the stories. This is a small town story, featuring likable and relatable characters like Tara, and Winnie, each with their own set of unique problems and challenges. A letter arrives for Winnie, who is elderly, and this pulls her back to her younger days in the 1960's, and it basically opens up a lot of memories for her. Tara has her own issues, dealing with work, a young daughter, and a complicated relationship. All of these elements combine to create a finely written novel, one that has a classic tone, a romance contained within, and well fleshed out, thoughtful characters. This book will definitely pull at your heartstrings as you realize how often the past can affect the present. Highly recommend.

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Night of the Rat by Tanya Thompson

Night of the Rat by Tanya Thompson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Night of the Rat by Tanya Thompson is a amalgamation of dark comedy and satire. Though the opening scene is rather dark, grisly, and disturbing, as a rat enter his death throes, the rest of the book bounces along in a bizarre way. This makes you either laugh or cry, as you enter this strange world of Silas and T. They're animal lovers, yet they must dispose of rats who have taken over, simply because the cats are not doing their jobs. This is dark and twisted comedic writing, and one of two things will happen; you will be drawn to it or baffled by it, either way it's hard to remain neutral about the story or the talent of the author. Highly recommend for a fun and enticing short read.

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