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Eleanor's Gift

Eleanor Rosette is the sole survivor of a horse and carriage accident that leaves her with mysterious marks on her neck. Not long after Lord Welton brings her into his home to recuperate strange things begin to happen. I enjoyed the author's writing as well as her gorgeous illustrations!  

We That Are Left

The Melvilles are an aristocratic British family living at Ellinghurst - a family estate that has its share of secrets. During the Melvilles' childhood Ellinghurst was a place of adventure except for family friend Oskar who is picked on and finds solace in the library among the many books. After the Great War the big house loses its charm for sisters Jessica and Phyllis. Jessica longs for the glitz and glamour of London life while her bookworm sister Phyllis dreams of university. The book started off fine even though at the very beginning it was confusing with all the people. I really liked Jessica. Clark's writing was good. But this book was loooooooooooong. Oskar's chapters were boring with all the physics and science and math. Then eventually the whole book was boring and there were too many "bruised" clouds. I received a free copy from Goodreads First Reads.  

Words in the Dark

Joe and Nora Cooper were going to enjoy their later years in their newly purchased dream home on Martha's Vineyard. But Joe has been killed, and not only that, he sold their dream home without even telling her. Nora doesn't believe her husband would do something like that, but maybe she didn't know her husband of thirty-five years as well as she thought she did. Searching for answers she gets a little help from Joe in the form of Scrabble letters - a game loved by their whole family. Nora uncovers one nasty truth after another until she has all the answers she was looking for. This book was good! It was so well-crafted. The story was believable - nothing was far-fetched or "convenient". It never dragged on. There were lots of twists and suspense. The characters were believable and well-developed. Unputdownable!

From Ashes Into Light

This book is about strength, courage, spirituality, hope, remembrance and tragedy. It is told by: Ruth - a Jewish adolescent growing up in Austria during the holocaust. Saqapaya - a Stalwart Native American in California during the Spanish conquest. Elfriede Mai - born during World War II to a Bavarian soldier and a East-Prussian mother. Her whole life she has been haunted by memories that are not her own. Friede and her family eventually immigrate to the United States where she meets her spiritual guide, a Rabbi, who helps her find inner peace. Their stories were palpable and for the most part they were really good. I didn't like the Phoenix in the beginning, but I got used to it. The author's imagination and creativity are wonderful.