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 Treemakers by Christina Rozelle

This is a very interesting and intense view of the dystopian world. It is not a book for teen readers due to adult content, including rape and other violence.

Author Christina Rozelle infuses this story with her vivid imagination. The concept is well thought out and the flow is excellent. Her characters are so real, and Joy is the kind of strong leader needed by the children who are forced to work in the Treemaking Factory.

I am conflicted about the progression of Jax and Joy’s story. Once you read The Treemakers, you will understand my reasons. The mysteries sprinkled throughout the book remain mostly unanswered, which means that waiting for the next book, The Soultakers, is driving me crazy.

The Treemakers is a great beginning to this dystopian trilogy. It is an exciting read that riveting and full of twists. I highly recommend this book.

4 3/4 stars

Now in My Bookbag: Unbelievable by Sherry Gammon (Port Fare Series Book #2)

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Although Lilah’s story in Unbelievable is much different than that of Maggie, from Unlovable, there is a thread that connects them together. It is not the fact that their stories include the same cast of characters. It lies in the fact that they share a need to be set free from the lives they have lived.

Gammon does a wonderful job balancing desperation, guilt, fear, resignation and longing as she tells Lilah’s story. Though I feel a bit less sympathy for this character, I am full of emotion from the book. The plot devices used by Gammon are very effective.

This is a book that is impossible to put down, so plan to read straight through. It is a moving story.

4 1/2 stars

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