Navigating Middle School with Confidence: My Thoughts on A Smart Girl’s Guide: Middle School As the mother of a rising sixth grader, the prospect of middle school loomed large on my radar, filled with both excitement and trepidation. Enter A Smart Girl’s Guide: Middle School: Everything You Need to Know About Juggling More Homework, More …
Review of Stand Up for Yourself & Your Friends: Dealing with Bullies & Bossiness and Finding a Better Way When I first picked up Stand Up for Yourself & Your Friends, I felt a familiar rush of nostalgia combined with a sense of urgency. As a kid navigating the tumultuous waters of friendship and schoolyard …
Unpacking Secrets in Kristin Offiler’s The Housewarming As someone who revels in character-driven mysteries, I was immediately drawn to Kristin Offiler’s The Housewarming. The premise of a gathering among estranged friends haunted by past trauma seemed like fertile ground for a gripping psychological thriller. Little did I know, this debut novel would weave together an …
Just Last Night: A Beautiful Blend of Laughter and Grief When I first picked up Just Last Night by Mhairi McFarlane, I was drawn in by the promise of humor tangled with emotion—a combination that felt like a warm hug on a chilly day. As someone who often navigates the complexities of friendship and love, …
Review of The Best of Friends by Lucinda Berry As a mother of two young boys, the premise of Lucinda Berry’s The Best of Friends struck a deep chord with me. The notion that one’s worst fears could unfold amidst a night of innocent fun sent shivers down my spine. When I learned that Berry, …