Now in My Bookbag: The Other Side of Gravity, by Shelly Crane

It was so easy to get drawn into this book. Sophelia’s story was very interesting and engrossing, her journey was extremely heart-wrenching and tear-jerking. Learning about her destiny was fascinating. I loved meeting Maxton, and learning just the kind of man he was, and I thought the fact that he and Sophelia learned to trust each other was remarkably well written.

There were several grammar problems that should have been found during the proofing, but they did not detract that much from the flow of the story. The cliffhanger at the end of the book made me desperately desire the next of the series. This was the amazing beginning of this sci-fi, fantasy story.

4 3/4 stars

Now in My Bookbag: The Next Together, by Lauren James

This book is difficult to review.

The concept is so fresh that it’s very enticing. It gets more and more interesting the further I read. However, my captivation doesn’t begin until approximately 1/4 of the way in.

There is too much timeline jumping too quickly in the beginning of the book. I find it confusing, and difficult to acclimate to a story that jumps around from the start. I really wish that Author Lauren James had provided a longer intro to each time period.

I am much happier with the rest of the story. It is mesmerizing to meet Kathryn and Matthew throughout each of their incarnations.

There are a few things that remain unanswered, and I feel that it makes the ending a bit weak. I like this book but feel that it could be so much better. 3 3/4 Stars