The Simple Wild by K.A. Tucker. Calla Fletcher and her mom left Alaska when she was two years old, unable to handle the remote isolation. Fast forward 24 years, Calla has never returned to Alaska and has a good life in Toronto when she receives a call that her estranged father has cancer. She decides to take a chance and return to her place of birth. For a city girl like Calla the transition to the rural setting is not easy and it’s not made any easier by Jonah, the brooding pilot that works for her dad’s charter company. The story follows Calla as she struggles to adjust to her…
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The Penderwicks Book Review
The Penderwicks by Jeanne Birdsall The Penderwicks will take you back to elementary school summer breaks- going on adventures and maybe causing a little mischief. Following four sisters on vacation with their dad, the Penderwick family rent a cottage on the grounds of a large estate, Arundel. The sisters meet Jeffrey, the son of the wealthy owner of Arundel their first day. Adventures, exploring and a little trouble making begin. This endearing book is reminiscent of Little Women, but a more light hearted and modern take on it. It’s a sweet story of family, friendship, and the magic of summer break. I was in a big book slump when I…
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The Lost Castle Book Review
The Lost Castle by Kristy Cambron. Following three women across three time periods, The Lost Castle is a lovely historical fiction with some strong female protagonists. The story starts in present day- Ellie Carver realizes that there is more to her grandmother’s past than she ever knew. Unlocking the mystery will take Ellie to the Loire Valley to track down the story. This book follows three timelines- present day, WWII, and the French Revolution. Within each of those timelines the story goes back and forth to flashbacks and the current day within that timeline. It can be a bit of work to follow and I found myself having to flip…
