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"Set in a world where there is no hunger, no disease, no war, it is paradise but one truth remains, people must die. And that is why the Scythedom exists. Shusterman proves himself a master storyteller, keeping the reader riveted from beginning to end."  5 Stars.  Pros: Unique, unsettling and unique idea/The Gleaning Journals of the different Scythes was an interesting look into the thoughts and feelings of those chosen for a life of death. Cons: My one gripe was though there was some character growth, Citra and Rowan, at times, felt like your average, run of the mill, YA Fiction teenagers, stuck in a world where they feel out of place and then are thrust into horrifying circumstances, they just felt a little flat at times and their relationship doubly so. Full Review:  From the man who brought you the idea behind Unwind (people choosing to retroactively abort someone once they turn 18) Scythe is another dark and twisted novel but one that is just as engrossing ...

"A suspenseful, page turner that left me guessing every second of the way." 4 Stars. Pros: Quick, easy, entertaining read/Author is great at keeping the reader guessing/The ending, though a little saccharine, was a good wrap up. Cons: Sometimes there were a lot of characters to keep straight but for the most part,the three protagonists, Madeline, Celeste and Jane were in the forefront/Though it's a murder mystery, the ending itself seemed a bit too "perfect", everything's all wrapped up with a nice bow, in a way it felt rushed, like the author was just trying to tie up all the loose ends. Full Review What's more harrowing than being a Mother of a Kindergarten student? Apparently not much, according to Liane Moriarty's characters in Big Little Lies. All the action takes place on Pirriwee Peninsula, an idyllic, ocean side landscape off the coast of Australia. And right off the bat, we know this little town is not as pristine and p...